'64Deck lid tries to close as top is coming down please help

[myamin]

My top wouldn't come down but once I added ATF to the pump it started to come down but the deck lid tried to shut simultaneously. Does anyone have a clue?

Sincerly
Mike
1964 LC Blk/blk

[John T]

oMike: The early cars with the single pump and solenoids can be interesting to get operting properly. You have air in the lines and cylinders that is actually pushing the deck lid down while the top is trying to move. Make something to hold the deck lid in the open position. Disconnect the cylinders from the deck lid and body without removing any hydraulic lines. Cycle the cylinders while in the as mounted position to expel the air from the top half. Turn the cylinders upside down and repeat the process. This will allow the trapped air to come to the top of the cylinder and be transfered to the pump where it ends up in the top of the pump. The sound of the pump should be more consistent as it pumps only fluid and not a combination of fluid and air.

Have fun

John T.