Linear actuator on snowblower

[jayhawk238]

Has any one install a linear actuator on the chute defector of their snowblower? And I'm not talking about the one Kubota sells. They want $500.00. Not going to happen. I bought one from Eco-Worthy.com for under $40.00. However I need two spacers to mount it to the chute. This actuator uses either a 1/4" bolt or a 5/16" one. Any ideas where to buy those? My tractor is a L5030 with a L2185A blower. I had this already mounted but a bolt broke and lost the spacer and cannot remember where I had bought them.

 

[Mendonsy]

By "spacer" do you mean the ones that look like a really thick flat washer??
Almost any hardware store or industrial supply would have those. Even the big box stores like Lowes or Home Depot carry them.

 

[KennyV]

you are likely looking for a bushing... common goods at any hardware store. and Yes a linear actuator will work perfect . kennyv

 

[jayhawk238]

Thank you for your rely. I needed a 3/4" OD x 5/16" ID x 5/8" L and found some at McMaster-Carr.














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