UFP A60 actuator for boat trailer

[coreynov902]

Anyone ever replace one of these? How big/difficult of a job is it? Anything in particular I need to be aware or sure of when doing this? Any advice/info is appreciated.

[CatFan]

Not a big deal unless the pins have rusted in place. Answered a similar question a few weeks ago http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread....1#post10966320

[coreynov902]

Thanks for the link. I'm actually going to be replacing the entire actuator, not just replacing a part on it. Would I still need to use the wooden dowel as mentioned in the other post?

[Bob G.]

Yes. Helps keep everything together to remove the old one and to install the new one. Push out the dowels with the pins.

[CatFan]

Thanks for the link. I'm actually going to be replacing the entire actuator, not just replacing a part on it. Would I still need to use the wooden dowel as mentioned in the other post?

You’ll want to use it putting the new one in for sure. Might as well use them taking the old one out so you know they fit.

[coreynov902]

Thanks, I appreciate the tip.

[Nemo]

I soaked mine down with PB Blaster and pushed them back and forth. Repeated this several times letting it soak while I worked on other projects. The pins were worn pretty bad but it was the rust that didn't want to let go.

[bassaddic]

I just replaced mine. I got the whole assembly. Took about 30 minutes. The pins pushed right out with a little bit of convincing from a hammer. I didn’t have the right tool to get the c clips off so I rednecked them off and on.

[brucekgreen]

Smear a light coat of grease on the new pins to keep from rusting.

[LOSTTEXAN]

I soaked mine down with PB Blaster and pushed them back and forth. Repeated this several times letting it soak while I worked on other projects. The pins were worn pretty bad but it was the rust that didn't want to let go.

Me too.