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Sounds as if trans is overfilled. Are you checking after warmed up and idling in park. Also, be sure dipstick is going all the way in. The on on my car catches about 1 inch before it goes all the way in. Dan

There is a system called Fluid-Matic Convertible Filling & Bleeding Tool that I used on my 64. It works like a charm. Here is a link. . Convertible Top Parts From Convertible Service

Check to see if small wires are reversed on the starter solenoid

Maybe a bad ground. Check to see if the ground cable from the battery is getting a good ground to the chasis and to the engine. Also, my 64 has a ground from the base of the steering column to one of the mounting bolts for the rubber boot on the firewall where the steering column goes thru the...

If your car has factory air with the power steering reservior mounted on the inner fender, the torque of the engine under heavy throttle can cause the engine to give on the motor mounts enough to possibly close off the return line to the pump. Was having a similar problem on my 64. Shortened...

There is a set screw in the gear box to adjust the play. Turning it clockwise takes slack out of the gear. It is just a trial and error method. You dont want it tight enough to bind the gear. It should turn very easy with a small screwdriver while you wiggle the top panel up and down. I...

Sorry about the typo. Sentence was supposed to read, I no longer have to be concerned if the top will work properly.

On my 64 conv, I replaced the gear box cover (using the orginal gears from a cracked orginal) and installed one of John Traxler's (Tbird Ranch) flip panel switches. Once I correctly adjusted the gear box and the switch, my top operating problems went away. I no long have to be concerned if the...