1965 Ford Comet, Falcon, Fairlane, Mustang Factory Shop Manual

• Ford Comet 2- and 4-door Sedan, Wagon, Villager, Fastback, Convertible
• Ford Falcon 2- and 4-door Sedan, RPO, Bench, RPO Bucket, Hardtop, Convertible, Wagon, Wagon Deluxe, Squire, Ranchero, Sedan Delivery
• Ford Fairlane 2- and 4-door Sedan, Hardtop, Ranch Wagon, Custom Ranch Wagon
• Ford Mustang 2-door Fastback, Hardtop, Convertible

• 170 cubic inch 6-cylinder
• 200 cubic inch 6-cylinder
• 289 cubic inch V8
• 289 cubic inch V8 Hi-Perf.

• 3-Speed Manual
• 3-Speed Manual with Overdrive
• 4-Speed Manual
• Dual Range Automatic (C4)

The convertible top mechanism used on the Comet and Falcon models is raised and lowered by hydraulic power. However, two types of convertible tops are used on the Mustang. One top is hydraulically powered and the other is a manual top (raised and lowered by hand).

In most cases, the removal and installation procedures (Section 4) for the Comet and Falcon convertible tops are different from the Mustang convertible top. Any procedures that pertain to a specific top (power or manual) or to a specific model (Comet, Falcon or Mustang) are identified. If no reference is given, the procedure is common to all types of tops covered in this manual.

The convertible top adjustments are outlined in Section 3. The Comet and Falcon adjustments are listed together and the Mustang adjustments are listed separately. The adjustments for the Mustang power and manual top are the same except for the Hold Down Side Clamp adjustment. This adjustment is for the manual convertible top only.


MOTOR AND PUMP | POWER TOP | REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

A pump repair kit and a reservoir repair kit are available for service.

REMOVAL

1. Operate the top to the fully raised position.



2. Remove the rear seat cushion and seat back.



3. Disconnect the motor leads and the ground wire.



4. Remove the attaching screws, and remove the motor and pump assembly from the floor pan. Do not lose the rubber grommets.



5. Vent the reservoir by removing the filler plug, then install the filler plug. The reservoir must be vented in order to equalize the pressure. This lessens the possibility of fluid spraying on the trim and paint when the hoses are disconnected.



6. Place absorbent cloths beneath the hose connections, disconnect the hoses, and then plug the open fittings and lines.

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove the filler plug, and drain the fluid from the reservoir into a clean container.



2. Scribe lines on the reservoir and pump body so that these parts can be positioned properly upon re-assembly.



3. Remove the center bolt from the reservoir (Fig. 14).



4. Remove the reservoir and the seal at the end of the reservoir.



5. Remove the mounting bolts that hold the valve body on the pump body.



6. Place a cloth under the assembly, and carefully remove the valve body so that the check balls are not lost.



7. Remove the inner and outer rotors.

ASSEMBLY

Use all the parts contained in the pump repair kit when assembling the pump or reservoir.

1. Install the inner rotor on the armature shaft.



2. Install the outer rotor over the inner rotor.

• Car Identification
• Brakes
• Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
• Rear Axle
• Clutch, Driveline
• Manual Transmission
• Automatic Transmission
• Engine
• Ingition System
• Fuel System
• Charging System
• Starting System
• Lights, Wiring, Etc.
• Ventilating, Heating, Air Conditioning, Radio
• Body, Fits, Seats, Etc.
• Soft Trim, Convertible Top
• Maintenance Schedule
• Maintenance Operations
• Lubrication Charts