Mustang L4-140 2.3L VIN A 1-bbl (1983)
Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder: All Technical Service Bulletins
Convertible Top Cylinder - Breaks/Cracks
Article No. 83-5-1
CONVERTIBLE, TOP CYLINDER BOSS BREAKS/CRACKS
FORD 1983 MUSTANG
To prevent repeat service of the top cylinder, inspect the pivot brackets and cylinder pins for proper alignment and clearance. The following procedure
provides inspection and modification procedures if required.
1.
With the top up and latched in place look down into the area behind the quarter window where the top cylinder is located.
FIGURE 1
2.
Using a set of feeler gages check the clearance between the pivot bracket and the pivot boss on the cylinder. This gap should not exceed .064
inches (Figure 1 Sec. C-C).
3.
Check for a clearance between the pivot bracket and the support bracket.
4.
If both conditions are good perform only steps 5 through 15, and 18, 21 through 23.
