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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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I have a 1973 and I rebuilt the actuators. I still am having a problem with them not holding vacuum. Can the "yoke" adjustment cause this? Maybe it is not opening all the way? Looking for any help! Thanks in advance. I did replace the inner seal, retainer ring and out seal.
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Hi s&b,
When you say you rebuilt the inner seal... are you saying you un-crimped the canister and replaced the inner diaphragm? If not, that's where you leak could be now.
Perhaps the 2 parts you replaced were the rod seal and dust boot.
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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FYI Willcox has these actuators for $105 for the pair...... I just installed a set....along with new control valves for $33 each... My lights flip up quick and even now....
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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Which side of the actuator is leaking? The 'up' side or the 'down' side. If it's the 'down' it's non-repairable.
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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new actuators from willcox helped me a lot.
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