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  1. jznd

    jznd Formula Junior

    Oct 26, 2008
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    #1 jznd, Apr 8, 2019
    Hi all - my 550 seems to have reached the age at which a lot of things are getting replaced. Just got a new fuseboard to sort recurring electrical issues, and need a new front actuator. I found in the archives that a guy in Wisconsin rebuilds Vette actuators, which are conveniently the same as our 550 actuators - Captain Z CNC. They rebuild the actuator with billet aluminum parts to replace the die cast and plastic gears.

    Any one have any experience with Captain Z?
     
  2. Il Tifoso

    Il Tifoso Formula 3
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    #2 Il Tifoso, Apr 8, 2019
    A search here will yield a ton of info - there are plenty of threads on Captain Z. Many, myself included, have had good experiences with them - would highly recommend!
     
  3. jznd

    jznd Formula Junior

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    #3 jznd, Apr 8, 2019
    Ah, thanks - my search had been too restrictive, and I see now that there are several recommendations on the 355 channel! All good, off it goes to Captain Z tomorrow.
     
  4. marce

    marce Formula Junior

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    #4 marce, Apr 8, 2019
    +1 for the capt.
     
  5. ferraridriver

    ferraridriver F1 Rookie

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    #5 ferraridriver, Apr 8, 2019
    Actually only a few are the same. Most have only one Hall effect sensor while Ferrari requires two sensors. I don't have the part number of the one that works but here are part numbers of those that do not have two Hall effect sensors
    The good news is that the mechanics are the same so it's possible to graft a Ferrari motor to a Corvette actuator.

    Corvette actuators that will NOT work are part numbers: Please add more if found.
    22114337
    22114407
    22075651
    22075652

    For more info see this thread
    https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/corvette-shock-actuators-will-work.250271/#post-138803382
    and this one for other actuator failures
    https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/shock-actuators.209629/#post-138063137
     
  6. jznd

    jznd Formula Junior

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    #6 jznd, Apr 11, 2019
    Thanks for the links Ferraridriver - I'm clearly ****e at searching the archives because that was exactly the info I was trying to find.
     
  7. jznd

    jznd Formula Junior

    Oct 26, 2008
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    #7 jznd, Apr 25, 2019
    Happy to report that the actuator got rebuilt by Captain Z and working well. Lightning fast turnaround. Has been installed and so far so good!
     
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  8. dersark_painclinic

    dersark_painclinic Formula Junior

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    #8 dersark_painclinic, Apr 26, 2019
    I am glad you received you actuators back, should last forever. you do not have that annoying light anymore. watch for twisted cables, specially the front one.
     

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