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Offline Bob Zink

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Convertible Top - Pump Fluid
« on: May 06, 2015, 09:56:38 AM »
I am replacing my lift cylinders and hydraulic hoses since they were leaking.  What is the recommended type of ATF to use?  Thanks. 

Offline MattDoscher

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Re: Convertible Top - Pump Fluid
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2015, 10:52:02 AM »
Type F I believe.
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Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: Convertible Top - Pump Fluid
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2015, 11:21:04 AM »
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Offline NEFaurora

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Re: Convertible Top - Pump Fluid
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2015, 10:01:39 PM »
Yes, Type F was the original fluid, but believe it has a tendency to make the plastic pump lines brittle and caused them to crack over time.  That is why most replace it with Dexron Mercon. Type F is also known to make rubber seals brittle as well.  The Dexron Mercon runs like a champ and you would never know the difference that's why today the Dexron Mercon is recommended over the original Type F fluid in Convertible Top Pumps.  The Dexron Mercon does not contain the Caustic properties of the Type F.  I think I read that somewhere long ago.  Just a tip.

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Offline Toploader

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Re: Convertible Top - Pump Fluid
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2015, 03:21:22 PM »
Wouldn't DEXRON be from that other company?   ???
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Re: Convertible Top - Pump Fluid
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2015, 09:49:07 AM »
Type F.