Convertible top pump upgrade odyssey begins
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Convertible top pump upgrade odyssey begins
Well it seems the simplest things can cause the most grief. I'm adding the pressure relief valve to the conv top pump, whether it wants one or not. Step one is remove the set screw plug but mine, after 16 years will not budge. Period. I removed the pump from the car, heated the plug to red and still no go. The driver bit broke, twice. I welded a nut to the plug. the weld broke. The whole thing is going to a machine shop today to either extract the plug or machine a new hole and fitting. Damn Sam.
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The body didn't get as hot as it might seem, because it's a billet. Just the plug got hot and it only took a couple of seconds to do it. I had hoped that it would soften any loctite or such. The rest of the top system is in excellent shape, like new really, and I think it's important to get the upgrade installed in hopes of preserving it. If the pump won't cooperate than I don't see other choices than to get the plug out or replace the pump.
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