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  1. 07-24-2015 03:30 PM #1
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    If it's an original 1940 Ford droptop, it's vacuum powered. There should be a vacuum line from the intake manifold to a control on the left side of the steering column. I understand that some have an electric motor to generate vacuum, but I've never seen that. Since it drops easily and requires a little assist to raise, it sounds like you have weak vacuum. If it's not original, or it's a conversion, then I don't have a clue. Photos would help.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Henry Rifle View Post
    it sounds like you have weak vacuum.
    AHA,, lumpy cam strikes again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by techinspector1 View Post
    AHA, lumpy cam strikes again.
    Lumpy? Wasn't that a character on "Leave it to Beaver?"
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    It's not an original drop top. Someone chopped it 2 inches and changed out the piston to electric. Going to try and shrink picture.
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