Hello all,
So like most of the plastics parts on this car, those trapezoid looking caps on the end of the heater control arms are breaking off. Unfortunately they broke into pieces and I cannot reverse engineer.
So, has anyone taken these caps off and how? I would like to remove one so I can reverse engineer the internal locking mechanism and re-create them out of aluminum.
push from behind the cap, push and hold the metal blade with a pick or small allen wrench and the cap should wiggle off with some persuasion.
Exactly what do you mean by this?
what he's saying is the "clicks" on when installed. so there is a tab you would manipulate coming in from the back with a 90deg tool to release the tab "while pulling".
the tab would be made as a part of the .
i have a spare unit i can check up in the attic if you want me to verify cause to be honest , i am pretty sure this is one of those "rare" first time asked questions.
scott
304 772 3411
Its hard to explain it, Scott did a better job than me.
Ahhh, now I gotcha. Yeah, most of my questions are the rare ones ;) One of the s fell off, and its just a matter of time before they all do, so I figured I might as well replace them. The goal is to make new ones that slip over the metal lever but be held on by set screws since re-making the locking mechanism with a solid piece of aluminum would probably be close to impossible.
Aluminum will be quite hot/cold during temperate extremes. What about 3D printed plastic s?
Your absolutely correct. But a 3D printer is the ONE type of machine that I don't have in my shop lol. The controls will be more for appearance than functionality because the car is only driven in the summer and has no AC.
If you want to shoot me a sketch I'll print one in ABS. Not sure how it'll hold up the point pressure.
One thing to keep in mind with 3D printing is that most of the materials available are not UV rated and will need a coat of paint.
I printed a throttle cable guide to keep it from snagging on my steering damper on my bike. It is holding well since I put a coat of paint on it.
There are several 3D printing shops online if you don't have a buddy (Mikey97D) that will print one for you.
Greatly appreciate that! Hopefully ill get to the car soon to start dimensioning things out. Problem is that its in storage a decent distance from my house.
Let me know. I'll be here.