BIGJIM13

Guys
does anyone have a source for the FX3 Shock Plastic Gear that is in the actuator?
Thanks

bill mcdonald

I dont know myself, but this page has some cool pics of the inside.

http://captainzcnc.com/index.html

bill mcdonald

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Old_Proj/old_proj4.htm

Just dug this up as well

BIGJIM13

Thanks
been to captainZ - no plastic gears for sale only a rebuild for $125
the other link you provided (thanks) did not have a source for the metal gear

bill mcdonald

The second link is a diy semi ghetto fix. (might be stronger then stock?)
He used 2 solder lug lock washers (electrical connectors), with 8 teeth. I am sure if you wanted to go this route, you would have a bit of trial and error getting 2 to fit just right. Jb weld them into the floating assembly and see what happens.



Keep us posted as to what you do.

BIGJIM13

Thanks
I think I will give it a shot..just need to find them

BIGJIM13

Bill
where did you get those ground lugs?

rklessdriver

Yep Bill has it right. That is actually a "Solder Lug Lock Washer".... not sure what terminology they are using in the pic...

Anyway Google when used with the right terminology helped me find the supplier for you.

http://tectelradio.com/Default.aspx?CID=216


Will

BIGJIM13

Great
THANKS VERY MUCH
Corvette forum Guys -- ROCK !

bill mcdonald

This would be something you need to trial and error to get the right fit.

I have no idea if the ones pictured are the right size.

BIGJIM13

Ok - the "Solder Lug Lock Washers" finally arrived and they are indeed the right size - thanks to the guy that provided the pics -
now I have 250 of them if anyone needs one!
Has anyone had any luck removing the plastic collar from that actuator without goofing it up?
Thanks

Soon2Bcammed

So does this work? I would certainly give it a try rather than dishing out $500 + to rebuild them...

BIGJIM13

I will let you know if it works when I am done... naturally the actuator part needs to be good ...seems like the failure is in the collar and plastic gear..if the collar is still good then hopefully you ans install the 'solder lug lock washers' in the collar and all will be good..will let the group know when I have a chance to finish.

PLRX

For a second I thought you guys were posting Captain Stabbin's link.

Soon2Bcammed

Lets us know how it works out, I don't see why it wouldn't. My biggest concern is how do you take apart the actuator without destroying it. And then putting it back together

BIGJIM13

Guys
Well I have to report..got my self repaired actuator put back together and installed and fired it up - and WOW the light went out and no codes....WOW ! The uneasy part was cutting the actuator in half but it worker out great.
The Zr1 registry gave some great help pics..
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Old_Proj/old_proj4.htm

bill mcdonald

Thats awesome!

Soon2Bcammed

Jim... please give us some more details / pictures on this... I am very interested and would like to know where exactly to cut the actuator, and what I should seal them with. This was one of the coolest options on my car and I would like to get it working again.

I have a feeling my actuators are good, recently I was doing some cleaning and moved them around a bit. The FX3 suddenly worked for one trip. Next time I started the car, the SRC light came on again!

Thanks in advance!

BIGJIM13

HI
I did not take any pics.. but the link I provide has some good pics,
I just used some foil duct tape, several wraps and so far it has held in the 107 Texas temps.

Rocket-J

Corvette Central has metal replacement gears. Easy to install. No cutting at all. Just push out one tiny roll pin, in the top of the shock shaft. Can do the fronts on the car.