ok so my top switch got stuck on a position and ended up burning up my top motor.
Apparently there is a winding inside that commands the direction of the motor and continuous voltage applied burns that.

After looking on the web I found that place: http://www.topmotorrepair.com/

this guy repairs top motors of many kind including mine.

I am also going to replace the relay as this can cause the issue (same issue)

This place sales it for 59$
http://www.topsdown.com/New-top-motor-control-relay-p4.html

now I just need to find a new switch which I am not sure where I will find.

the motor rebuilder makes a good point that the side side gears could be looked at and greaced, that's a great idea. I'll take the appart tomorrow.

ok so you turn on the heater and the blower and .......... the high position doesn't work ...
Pfffffffffff
it's not that bad of a problem.

Under the hood, in the middle of the firewall there is an inline fuse 30 amp that connects the main power to the high speed blower relay.

change the fuse and you are in busyness.
It's not that easy to change that fuse by the way. don't hesitate to replace the fuse link as well

1973
First symbol indicates the division of General Motors.

Second symbol indicates the series:

Third and fourth symbols indicate body style.

Fifth symbol indicates type of engine.

Sixth symbol indicates model year.

Seventh symbol indicated the assembly plant.

1 2 3/4 5 6 7
3 = Oldsmobile
B = Omega
27 = 2dr coupe
17 = 2dr hatch
69 = 4dr sedan
F = Cutlass Hardtop
37 = 2dr coupe
G = Cutlass ‘S’
29 = 4dr sedan (sold as Cutlass)
37 = 2dr coupe
J = Cutlass Sumpreme
57 = 2dr coupe
29 = 4dr coupe
K = Vista Cruiser
35 = 4dr station wagon 5 seater
45 = 4dr station wagon 7 seater
L = Delta 88
57 = 2dr coupe
39 = 4dr hardtop
69 = 4dr sedan
N = Delta 88 Royale
57 = 2dr coupe
39 = 4dr hardtop
69 = 4dr sedan
67 = 2dr convertible
Q = Custom Cruiser
35 = 4dr station wagon 5 seater
45 = 4dr station wagon 7 seater
R = Custom Cruiser with woodgrain
35 = 4dr station wagon 5 seater
45 = 4dr station wagon 7 seater
T = 98
37 = 2dr coupe
39 = 4dr sedan
V = 98 luxury
37 = 2dr coupe
39 = 4dr sedan
X = 98 Regency
39 = 4dr sedan
Y = Tornado
57 = 2dr coupe
Z = Tornado Brougham
57 = 2dr coupe
H,K,M = 350ci V8
T,U,V,W = 455ci V8
3 = 1973
E = Linden, NJ
G = Framington, Boston
L = Van Nuys
M = Michigan (Lansing)
R = Texas (Arlington)
X = Kansas City
W = Willow Run

Remaining symbols vehicle production number

The starting number was 100001 at each plant.

Engines (there is no relationship to an assembly plant)

1973
250ci 6cyl 350ci V8
CC* 100nhp QN/QO/QP/QQ/QS/QT = 160nhp
QA/QB/QJ/QK/QU/QV/QC/QD/QE/QL = 180nhp

455ci V8
U* = 225nhp
T = 250nhp
W = 270nhp

Sometime the turn signals are old and are blinking very slow.

There are 2 clickers or blinkers in this car. one for the emergency flasher and one for the turn signals.

The emergency one is mounted on the fuse box right above the break paddel of the driver and easy to replace. a replacement cost 3-4$ at a car store

the turn signal one is right above the hood release under the dash.
open the left under dash and find the round clicker, and change it. most new ones make significantly less noise as well

Ok so the clock doesn't work ?
no surprise there this happens
ok so first you have to remove the clock and to do so you have to remove the little trim piece in front.

Once done

carefully remove the cover and DO NOT TOUCH THE MECANISM.


simply push the rewinder with a little screw driver


then clean the contacts with 100 grid sand paper give it a try