Headlight Actuator
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Racer
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From: Englewood CO
Headlight Actuator
Hey guys, I need some help. I am currently trying to replace the seals in my actuators but I am unable to remove the pivot pin receiver. I have tried the method shown in the picture from Corvette Magazine, but I am just tearing up the shaft with the pliers. I have also been using some penetrating oil on it. How can I get this thing off? Thanks for the help.
Melting Slicks
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From: Regina Sk Canada
Man sorry to hear that. I did mine this summer, and they came off ok. Do you have a bigger pair of locking vise grips? You need a stronger set of jaws to hold the shaft. Try soaking it in penetrating fluid over night. Not sure what else to tell you.
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From: A town SC
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They usually just slide out and most of the time you can use them again. If not they're only 2 bucks. http://ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=A6637&dept_id=1475
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Racer
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From: Englewood CO
Thanks for the responses. Tonight I will soak it in some more penetrating oil and try again in the morning. If that doesn't work I will try heating it.
I just have a stupid question, how hot do I need to get it? I'm not sure what I have around the house to heat it up.
I just have a stupid question, how hot do I need to get it? I'm not sure what I have around the house to heat it up.
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Racer
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From: Englewood CO
Thanks for the help. I tried letting it sit overnight with the penetrating oil and that did not work. Went to the hardware store on Monday and picked up the torch. It worked like a charm. Thanks a lot.
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Melting Slicks
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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?
Mine was stuck last weekend and I broke it... I still had to remove a piece of teh shaft out of the eyelet part. And heat did it. But I heated it up and let it cool. Cycled it once or twice and I think that 'broke things loose' before I started tapping on it. When welding a new bolt to the end of the shaft, I kept the shaft cool with a water soaked towel - so the rubber seal did not deform.
Last edited by kaiserbud; Dec 23, 2009 at 01:30 AM.
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Racer
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From: Englewood CO
Glad you got fixed. Noticed your in Naples, I'll be there in 8 days.
Mine was stuck last weekend and I broke it... I still had to remove a piece of teh shaft out of the eyelet part. And heat did it. But I heated it up and let it cool. Cycled it once or twice and I think that 'broke things loose' before I started tapping on it. When welding a new bolt to the end of the shaft, I kept the shaft cool with a water soaked towel - so the rubber seal did not deform.
