Seized Actuators

StarScan · May 9, 2014

I just acquired two SuperJack actuators that are seized up. Any ways to free them up?

T4Runner · May 9, 2014

Do they both have a zert grease fitting?

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StarScan · May 9, 2014

Doesn't look like it. I was thinking about spraying it down with WD-40 and using two pipe wrenches to break it loose.

FaT Air · May 9, 2014

WD is a waste of $ for this. Use KROIL or PBBlaster. really soak them then wrap in plastic. Once 'freed' disassemble and clean the shaft and tubes thoroughly and reassemble and lube with a good lithium grease. Following may help with the project: http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/228286-Von-Weise-Actuator-Nut-Repair?highlight=actuator+nut

T4Runner · May 9, 2014

Sorry, no help then. This is what mine looks like:

Never had any trouble with it. But I grease the heck out of it.

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StarScan · May 9, 2014

Every SuperJack I ever got was either seized or the motor leaked and was rusted.