<VV> Will it never end?

[J R Read_HML]

Are (were) one (or both) of the bolts holding the starter in place loose? 
If not, you have probably already answered the question.

While EM power top mechanism is hydraulic, it is still powered from an 
electric motor.  I'd look at the connections at the switch, at the switch 
itself, and any other connections in the path to the motor which are easily 
accessible first - before trying to raise the top manually.  If it IS the 
switch, you should be able to reverse the connections so that down now 
becomes up.  Worth a try.

BTW - you can still drive with the top down (I pretty much always do), 
otherwise they would not have even built convertibles in the first place... 
GRIN

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kerry and jan B" <deaconone at teleweb.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:09 PM
Subject: <VV> Will it never end?


> Hi,
>
> I think I am destined to never drive my car this year.
> Question one, is there any other reason for the starter snout to break 
> other than ring gear issues?>

> Question two,
 tried  to put the top up and, you guessed it, nadda. Pushing the switch 
down
> will activate the top motor, but lifting it to raise the top and there is 
> no sound.
>
>
> Kerry, 1963 Spyder convertible....