Does anyone know how to take apart this remote on/off ASA?

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  • talfuchre
    MCB Member
    • Oct 2026
    • 70
    #1

    Does anyone know how to take apart this remote on/off ASA?

    This one has a leak - but it appears the pin is linked to the knob on the top. You can unscrew the knob but it simply binds up and will not be unscrewed any more.

    I tried a needle nose pliers to unscrew or pull the pin on the inside - no joy.

    Any tips besides cursing at it and its mother? I tried that.

    TF
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    • Glovebox Operator
      MCB Member
      • Sep 2025
      • 428
      • New Mexico
      #2
      I have the same problem with one that I think is that exact same part. I gave up. I have other remotes that work and I also remembered I hate remote lines, so why was I trying to fix this stupid thing?

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        • Jackson
          MCB Member
          • Apr 2022
          • 130
          • Pittsburgh, PA
          #3
          The knob looks like anodized aluminum while the pin is steel, so there must be some kind of connection. Maybe throw some heat on it. If the knob is pressed on, the aluminum will expand more, might come off of be able to be pulled off. If it is threaded on, it might be loctited, and the heat might break it. It's already leaking, so who cares if you cook the seals.
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            • talfuchre
              #3.1
              talfuchre commented
              Today, 11:26 AM
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              It can't hold tight when it is liquid!
            • RPP
              You even shooty ball Bro?
              • Dec 2023
              • 572
              #4
              My suggestions was going to be hit it with heat... but i don't know what would seperate and where.

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                • talfuchre
                  #4.1
                  talfuchre commented
                  Today, 11:52 AM
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                  It has an aluminum knob and a stainless pin- so I wager it is internally threaded.
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                • DocsMachine
                  MCB Member
                  • Jul 2020
                  • 2809
                  • Alaska
                  #5
                  It's pretty standard on those styles of adapter- what's happened is the end of the threaded stud on the knob has been peened out by being overtightened or just from the pressure on the pin. That peened end binds in the threaded boss of the body.

                  You can get out the big pliers and pry the knob out, but unless you're really lucky, usually both knob and body are damaged in doing so.

                  Remote-end fittings are cheap, and that's not really worth salvaging. Toss it and buy a replacement.

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                    • talfuchre
                      #5.1
                      talfuchre commented
                      Today, 04:26 PM
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                      THAT makes sense! Thanks Doc. I will pack it up and send it to you to throw away.
                    • otar
                      Bunker Buster
                      • Aug 2024
                      • 231
                      • Philadelphia
                      #6
                      I've got a spare remote line with fittings that I'm pretty sure works and I can send your way for next to nothing if you end up needing to replace it.
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                        • talfuchre
                          #6.1
                          talfuchre commented
                          Today, 04:24 PM
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                          Hey brother - I DEEPLY appreciate it. What is funny is that I sold like 5 of them here!

                          I just ordered another one for cheap. Thank you again so much.
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