Rocketbrian

I'm looking for the part number for a 63 Olds 88/98 horizontal actuator for the optional 6 way power seat. I'm fairly sure GM used the same parts in the power seats across all GM divisions. Curious to know what years were the same and if Olds was the same as Chev Impala for example.
Also, if anyone has a good one, I'd like to purchase. It must have the plastic screw well secured.
Thanks

Charlie Jones

According to the 1963 Olds body parts book.
Group 11.561 Actuator,adj. horizontal. part # 5712218
Fits 1961 thru 1963 4 & 6 way seat
According to the price book, it also fits Buick, Pontiac, Chevrolet, and Cadillac

Rocketbrian

Thanks very much for your reply. It confirmed what I was thinking. I did find out they changed the part in 64. Now to find one. Cheers.

Supernice88

What is wrong with your's?

Rocketbrian

The plastic screw-in plug/bushing cracked off and when you turn the fitting by drill bit or cable to advance the seat the fitting/shaft moves in causing the lash of the gear to be too wide affecting its operation. The plastic plug limits the lash.
​​​​I have possibly repaired it by drilling holes and inserting a roll pin across the metal shaft, limiting its travel, in place of the plastic plug. Sorry it's hard to describe this problem.

I'm looking for a good one in case this repair doesn't hold. I'm hopeful it will.