I just acquired two SuperJack actuators that are seized up. Any ways to free them up?
StarScan Thread Starter SatelliteGuys Pro Nov 1, 2013 438 59 North Liberty, Indiana May 9, 2014 #1 I just acquired two SuperJack actuators that are seized up. Any ways to free them up?
T4Runner SatelliteGuys Pro Pub Member / Supporter Apr 3, 2010 1,034 57 37.0N 119.5W California May 9, 2014 #2 Do they both have a zert grease fitting? Posted Via The FREE SatelliteGuys Reader App!
StarScan Thread Starter SatelliteGuys Pro Nov 1, 2013 438 59 North Liberty, Indiana May 9, 2014 #3 Doesn't look like it. I was thinking about spraying it down with WD-40 and using two pipe wrenches to break it loose.
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 HOA Free Zone Feb 27, 2010 6,668 914 97W 48N May 9, 2014 #4 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
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 SatelliteGuys Pro Pub Member / Supporter Apr 3, 2010 1,034 57 37.0N 119.5W California May 9, 2014 #5 Sorry, no help then. This is what mine looks like: Never had any trouble with it. But I grease the heck out of it. Posted Via The FREE SatelliteGuys Reader App!
Sorry, no help then. This is what mine looks like: Never had any trouble with it. But I grease the heck out of it. Posted Via The FREE SatelliteGuys Reader App!
StarScan Thread Starter SatelliteGuys Pro Nov 1, 2013 438 59 North Liberty, Indiana May 9, 2014 #6 Every SuperJack I ever got was either seized or the motor leaked and was rusted.