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Offline 66RavenGTCoupeAgain

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Which Convertible Top Fluid Should I Use?
« on: January 22, 2020, 02:28:51 AM »
Hi all,
I have an Oct 64 SJ built convertible and I drained the oil out of my convertible pump, rams and lines a few years back when I started the installation. I plugged it all up to keep debris out but now I'm not sure what oil to put back in. I have read that its either transmission fluid or possibly brake fluid for earlier cars.
Can someone in the know please tell me which one and what type to put in?
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Offline carlite65

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Re: Which Convertible Top Fluid Should I Use?
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2020, 09:16:38 AM »
use type F auto trans fluid.
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Re: Which Convertible Top Fluid Should I Use?
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2020, 08:12:22 PM »
Thanks for your reply Carlite65,
I really appreciate the help as I do not want to get this wrong and ruin all the seals in my system.

I had the info that I have attached in my files.
In the Fluid section where it says "Most cars 1967 and newer use automatic transmission fluid, from 1962-67 they may have used either automatic transmission fluid or brake fluid." is what is making me somewhat nervous.

So just making sure but Type F Auto Trans Fluid is what I should use on a 1964 built car?
(Sorry to ask twice but I'd just like to be certain here)
Thanks again,

Dan.
66 Metuchen NJ  GT Coupe
Raven with Deluxe Black Int 289 A Code C4 PS Tinted Windows (Green) Dealer installed Rear Speaker
6T07A1612## Dec 65 Build
65 San Jose CA Convertible Rangoon Red with White Int and Power Top with plastic rear window 289 C Code C4 PS PB AC Fog Lights
5R08C1496## Oct 64 Build

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Re: Which Convertible Top Fluid Should I Use?
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2020, 09:17:43 PM »
factory shop manual specifies type F. never heard of brake fluid being used. maybe your info is from a generic shop manual??
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Offline 66RavenGTCoupeAgain

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Re: Which Convertible Top Fluid Should I Use?
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2020, 09:18:53 PM »
Possibly. Thanks for your advice. Type F it is then. Off to the shop!
66 Metuchen NJ  GT Coupe
Raven with Deluxe Black Int 289 A Code C4 PS Tinted Windows (Green) Dealer installed Rear Speaker
6T07A1612## Dec 65 Build
65 San Jose CA Convertible Rangoon Red with White Int and Power Top with plastic rear window 289 C Code C4 PS PB AC Fog Lights
5R08C1496## Oct 64 Build