87FoxStang

I recently purchased used pump and cylinders for my 87 vert. How exactly does the cylinders mount? My car had all of those parts stripped so I have no reference. I know where the pump mounts and hose routing, just not sure where the cylinders mount. Thanks in advance...

Gary H

Pretty sure it's the same as my '84 and uses rubber gromet like things. Acorn shaped things here

http://store.convertibleparts.com/acrnmnt.html


Not available from ford, thats the only place I've found. They just push in.

N/M, thought you meant the pump. You can KIND of see in this pic where the bottom goes.

87FoxStang

ya the motor came with those, luckily. I am just curious how the cylinders mount.

Ketis

there is a round stud on the part of the top frame that doesnt go up or down, like on a mounting brace for the frame with a nub sticking out about 1/4 of an inch, the cylinders have an indentation for this nub to fit, then there is a bracket that goes on the other side to hold it straight, then a bracket slides over on the outermost part of the car and bolts it in there.

i can try to draw some sort of picture if that description isnt helpful

87FoxStang

I understand the 1/4 nub and all. when i look in there i can see where the stationary nub is, but not where the outer(seat side) is. Thanks for the pic Gary H, but its really hard to see.

Gary H

I can get a better pic tomorrow if you want. I still have everything out of the back :-)

BTW, you might want to post this in the converible section ;-P

Ketis

the other side is a bracket, it has the nub on it and 2 holes, one to go over another nub and the other goes over a threaded stud that you put a nut on which holds everything togather