ok new to drop tops need help

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Jun 28, 2006 | 05:24 PM

IROC_5796

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From: Canada winnipeg

Car: '91 vert RS, '82 Z28

Engine: TBI 305, TPI 350

Transmission: Auto, 5 speed

ok new to drop tops need help

so i need to figure why the cover that opens backwards (to let the top fold under it) sticks when i click the electric popper it doesnt always open you kinda gotta hit the button and hit gently on the cover so it pops open, is there an adjustment i can make so it pops everytime i push the button.

Jul 6, 2006 | 11:13 AM

gcgarner

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From: Morganton, NC

Car: '92 T/A WS6 Vert/1956 Chevy Nomad

Engine: 350 TPI

Transmission: 700r4 w/ Transgo Kit

Axle/Gears: 3.42 LSD

I've got the same issue. I think age is the culprit.

Jul 6, 2006 | 11:28 AM

chuck88iroc

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From: Central Florida

Car: 1988 IROC-Z Convertible

Engine: 305 LB9

Transmission: MK6 5-speed

Axle/Gears: G80, G92, GM3

On occassion mine has done that since the day it was new.

Chuck

Jul 6, 2006 | 12:55 PM

okfoz

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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27

Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT

Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI

Transmission: 700R4, M5

Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

Mine dones the same thing... I have only had the car for 5 days, but I learned that when the top was down it would pop up easier, If I gently lift on the cover when hitting the button it seems to pop more consistantly.

I think the previous owner always used the emergency cables, as he seemed unaware that the hatch release button controlled the cover.

I think the solenoids are too weak, I might eventually find some better solenoids to replace them...

John