Vinnie	vacum canisters for 1940 convertible top	#1
Just can't stay away Joined: 2014/10/22 17:30 Last Login : 3/18 18:20 From Stuart florida Group: Registered Users Posts: 53	to all I am very lucky to still have my vacuum top work on my 40 110 convertible. Does any one have any diagram or pictures for the maintenance of the vacuum canisters. The top is starting to operate much slower, I am still getting good vacuum from the engine and I read some ware that the canisters can be rebuilt. Thanks Vin Posted on: 2015/9/21 11:45

Owen_Dyneto	Re: vacum canisters for 1940 convertible top	#2
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/3/14 18:01 Last Login : 2024/12/15 16:36 From New Jersey Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 16703	The cylinder seals are probably just begging for something to lubricate the piston seals; if original they may well be leather and Neatsfoot oil was the classic of the time though were it mine I'd probably use something modern like Mobil's vacuum pump oil - same stuff I use in the vacuum brake booster system on the '34. Posted on: 2015/9/21 12:06

Vinnie	Re: vacum canisters for 1940 convertible top	#3
Just can't stay away Joined: 2014/10/22 17:30 Last Login : 3/18 18:20 From Stuart florida Group: Registered Users Posts: 53	thank you for the advice. have you ever taken the vacuum cylinders apart? Is it best to just put some oil on the shaft or try to lube the leather? Thanks again. Vin Posted on: 2015/9/23 15:55

Paul Shropshire	Re: vacum canisters for 1940 convertible top	#4
Not too shy to talk Joined: 2017/6/1 10:53 Last Login : 4/12 9:56 From Vineland NJ Group: Registered Users Posts: 14	Same problem, looking to replace the Leathers and wipers any parts out there and or where to go.? Have 1940 110 Convertible Posted on: 2020/1/16 9:37
	Paul Shrop

Dell	Re: vacum canisters for 1940 convertible top	#5
Home away from home Joined: 2009/7/23 20:21 Last Login : 11/29 15:52 From Sacramento, Ca Group: Registered Users Posts: 836	The shafts were rusted on my 42, and I had to have new ones made. I sanded the inside of the cylinders and replaced the leather with some Elk hide I had, also as I remember I replaced the shaft seals with modern seals. O-D has the right idea on the oil. Not hard to rebuild, but would first just lube as O-D suggested. Posted on: 2020/1/16 17:51
	35-1200 touring sedan 42-110 convertible coupe 48-2293 station sedan

Paul Shropshire	Re: vacum canisters for 1940 convertible top	#6
Not too shy to talk Joined: 2017/6/1 10:53 Last Login : 4/12 9:56 From Vineland NJ Group: Registered Users Posts: 14	I have the same Can's, leather wipers, going to replace them with the Electric one's Vac system was very slow. Posted on: 2021/9/7 19:35
	Paul Shrop

HH56	Re: vacum canisters for 1940 convertible top	#7
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/4/20 19:54 Last Login : Today 14:40 From Fresno CA Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 18894	going to replace them with the Electric one's Just curious if you meant you are thinking of converting to hydraulic cylinders with a 6v electric pump or were you going with a pair of some type one piece linear screw actuator. Posted on: 2021/9/7 19:57
	Howard