StarScan SatelliteGuys Pro Original poster 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 58 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 SatelliteGuys Pro Original poster 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 6,668 916 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 58 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 SatelliteGuys Pro Original poster 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.
