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88Fingers
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OCT 06, 07:33 AM
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Hello JHobbins, I have just gone through this in the past 3 days. '88 GT so I don't quite get why you can't get the link off the motor shaft. If the motor is loose on the 3 bolts and you give a shot of PB Blaster it should come off the flats pretty easy. When reassembling you must start with the light in the down position and the mount bolts loose but not off. Now orient the triangular piece with the long nose pointing up in line with the motor. Next rotate the motor knob to line up the flats with the link so it slips on. Now rotate the knob to get the light partway up enough so the arm clears the shaft threads so you can get the nut back on. Now tighten up your 3 motor mount bolts and you should be golden. Hope this helps and good luck!
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fierofool
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OCT 06, 08:12 AM
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To remove the small arm from the shaft, loosen the nut so that about half of it's threads are still in contact with the threads on the shaft. Using a pair of pliers or vice grips, grasp the arm. Holding the motor suspended by the arm, strike the nut straight on. The nut is to protect the threads of the shaft. Don't be tempted to pry between the arm and motor case. As you strike the nut, you will eventually see the gap between the arm and nut become smaller until the arm touches the nut again. You should then be able to remove the nut and work the shaft up and down to remove it.
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fierobear
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OCT 09, 07:19 PM
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If true installing Delrin "pucks" then motors just breaks again sooner or later.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/128600.html
Fixing/rebuilding gen2 is easier then gen1 but Not as simple as most posts here and other sites claims including anyone selling Delrin pins or metal gear.
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Point taken, although I’ve rebuilt several of these and never had a subsequent motor or gear failure. My 88GT has 349,000 miles and I replaced the pucks some years ago.
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