FX3 actuator rebuild/roll pins - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

orthodoct · 11-05-2016

Got another broken actuator. Had one rebuilt by Captain Z CNC; great folks. I am going to have the remainder rebuilt; just a matter of time before the other two break. Getting the roll pins out of old gears. They use a metric punch smaller than a 1/16! Does anyone know the size of the roll pin punch? I slightly bogeyed up the hole in the top of the shock but didn't go all gorilla and destroy it. Slight burr on one side of the hole that I was able to clean up. Have ordered three new gems from Captain Z as well. Any pearls about installing the new gears? These should be easier since these are the rear shocks and I have them off of the car. I managed to replace the gear on the right front after actuator rebuild with shock on the car, but reluctant to replace left front gear unless it fails. If I don't replace it until it fails, will it ruin my new rebuilt actuator? It is very delicate getting that roll pin out without damaging the shaft and reinstalling the roll pin in the new gear is very delicate. I used a hemostat to guide it and started it with a 1/16" roll pin starter punch.
Thanks!
Ty
Crossville, TN

11-05-2016	#1
orthodoct Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 88	FX3 actuator rebuild/roll pins Got another broken actuator. Had one rebuilt by Captain Z CNC; great folks. I am going to have the remainder rebuilt; just a matter of time before the other two break. Getting the roll pins out of old gears. They use a metric punch smaller than a 1/16! Does anyone know the size of the roll pin punch? I slightly bogeyed up the hole in the top of the shock but didn't go all gorilla and destroy it. Slight burr on one side of the hole that I was able to clean up. Have ordered three new gems from Captain Z as well. Any pearls about installing the new gears? These should be easier since these are the rear shocks and I have them off of the car. I managed to replace the gear on the right front after actuator rebuild with shock on the car, but reluctant to replace left front gear unless it fails. If I don't replace it until it fails, will it ruin my new rebuilt actuator? It is very delicate getting that roll pin out without damaging the shaft and reinstalling the roll pin in the new gear is very delicate. I used a hemostat to guide it and started it with a 1/16" roll pin starter punch. Thanks! Ty Crossville, TN