1949 ford flathead v8

[edwardbarras]

On a wiring diagram for a 49 & 50 Ford, there is something where wires run to something called a Hydro motor. What is it?

 

[Bob C]

May be for convertible top.

 

[19Fordy]

Bob is correct. Hydro-E- Lectric is a company that deals with convertible top motors including early Ford.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=hydro+e+lectric+convertible+parts&FORM=QSRE1

49-51 Merc. top motors are located inside the driver side fender panel.
I think Ford is the same. They look similar to a starter motor.

 

[petehoovie]

Bob is correct. Hydro-E- Lectric is a company that deals with convertible top motors including early Ford.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=hydro+e+lectric+convertible+parts&FORM=QSRE1

49-51 Merc. top motors are located inside the driver side fender panel.
I think Ford is the same. They look similar to a starter motor.

 

[Robz51]

I'm not a converible owner but pretty sure the hydraulic pump/motor is on driver's side firewall on 49-50 Fords. It's pretty hard to miss. Should also be some hydraulic lines going across the firewall for this pump.
Rob

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[pistonbroke]

Didn't some Mercury's have hydraulic power windows? Tim

 

[mcgarrett]

pistonbroke,
Yes they did.

 

[tubman]

I bought a very solid '48 Buick Super convertible out of Montana once. It had a power top, power windows, a power seat, and a lot of missing paint.

 

[rotorwrench]

Hydraulic windows and seat were optional on Mercury and Lincoln cars.