66 toro vacuum headlamp canister retrofit?!?

TheBirds · August 30th, 2009, 08:01 PM

I have come to the realization if I want to keep the vacuum canister setup stock for the toro I have to suck it up and pony up the cash for rebuilt ones. I was up late last night online looking at LINEAR ACTUATORS. These little electric devices mimick a hydraulic piston but are purely electric and need only 12v DC. Has anyone heard of this retrofit? As there are many sizes of these things does anyone know the length of travel the original canisters had? Mine are so shot I can't get an accurate measurement. I'm guessing around 4 inches or so.

TheBirds · August 31st, 2009, 07:07 PM

I talked to a company rep today. She said Corvette owners have been doing this retrofit for years. When I get the time, I'll give it a try and let you know how they work.

Olds64 · September 1st, 2009, 07:26 AM

We look forward to the info.

oldsmobilia · October 27th, 2009, 01:28 AM

There is a place in Michigan that makes the correct cans for 66 and 67. They also make the vacuum control module for them. From time to time they also list their products on ebay. If memory serves me, I think the cans sell for around 150 a piece. As for the electric modification, I had a parts car once that had something like what you are talking about hacked into the system to make them work. Unfortunately, the system was not working when I got the car and the parts were scrapped. I see this post is older, but if you still are looking let me know and I will dig up the Michigan manufacturer...I have it around here somewhere.

August 30th, 2009, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheBirds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8	66 toro vacuum headlamp canister retrofit?!? I have come to the realization if I want to keep the vacuum canister setup stock for the toro I have to suck it up and pony up the cash for rebuilt ones. I was up late last night online looking at LINEAR ACTUATORS. These little electric devices mimick a hydraulic piston but are purely electric and need only 12v DC. Has anyone heard of this retrofit? As there are many sizes of these things does anyone know the length of travel the original canisters had? Mine are so shot I can't get an accurate measurement. I'm guessing around 4 inches or so.

September 1st, 2009, 07:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	We look forward to the info. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

October 27th, 2009, 01:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
oldsmobilia Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 58	There is a place in Michigan that makes the correct cans for 66 and 67. They also make the vacuum control module for them. From time to time they also list their products on ebay. If memory serves me, I think the cans sell for around 150 a piece. As for the electric modification, I had a parts car once that had something like what you are talking about hacked into the system to make them work. Unfortunately, the system was not working when I got the car and the parts were scrapped. I see this post is older, but if you still are looking let me know and I will dig up the Michigan manufacturer...I have it around here somewhere. __________________ 67 Toro 83 Cutlass 96 Aurora 01 Silverado

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August 31st, 2009, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheBirds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8	I talked to a company rep today. She said Corvette owners have been doing this retrofit for years. When I get the time, I'll give it a try and let you know how they work.