Hydraulic Pump running at switch on

[gfcudahy]

A picture of the accumulator is on page 5-30, Figure 5-13A in the service manual. The service manual states it is in the center tunnel approximately at the rear part of the front seat tracks - inside the pressure hull. But, first check to see if you have an accumulator - the early P's did not come with one. My 1973, SN 0039 does not have an accumulator. The spec says the hydraulic pack cycle time, with the gear up or down (door closing pressure) should be greater than 10 minutes. Mine, with no accumulator, excedes 20 minutes - I quit timing at 20 mins. I check the time periodically to ensure I do not have one of the door cylinders leaking around its piston. That has happened to me in the past. The check can be done on the ground on the battery - it is easier to hear it then.
George