ericher69
Veteran Member
Msb1776;
That works, looks good!
Did u remember to loosen the bolts that allow the chute to pivot?
That works, looks good!
Did u remember to loosen the bolts that allow the chute to pivot?
Linear Actuator
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msb1766
Platinum Member
Yes I did loosen them. Will try to get a video of it moving so you guys can see the speed.
4shorts
Elite Member
I've used Linear Actuators on three blower chute deflectors and they work great. I always got one hand in the shop. For the chute rotator you can use a power window motor. Lots of power in those as well.
4shorts
Elite Member
:laughing: I forgot about them. I made the same brackets for my buddy's chutes and mounted the linier actuators between them.
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msb1766
Platinum Member
When I bought the blower I also got the optional hydraulic chute rotation.
I can move the control box if I need to, just loosen the set screw. It felt good where I have it but that was when I was in the garage so we will see how it fells when I am actually using the blower.
I can move the control box if I need to, just loosen the set screw. It felt good where I have it but that was when I was in the garage so we will see how it fells when I am actually using the blower.
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msb1766
Platinum Member
Here is a video of the actuator:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaKW7-iXPRc]M2U00119 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaKW7-iXPRc]M2U00119 - YouTube[/ame]
mjncad
Super Member
I'd say you've got it working just right. Just the right amount of response time in my opinion. :thumbsup:
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msb1766
Platinum Member
Thanks, Now all I need is snow.
ericher69
Veteran Member
msb1776;
Looks good!
Only 1 point of interest!
I did the same thing and mounted with "cylinder". Up like a hydraulic cylinder.
If you flip it; will prevent moisture from entering the inner workings
Looks good!
Only 1 point of interest!
I did the same thing and mounted with "cylinder". Up like a hydraulic cylinder.
If you flip it; will prevent moisture from entering the inner workings
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msb1766
Platinum Member
The actuator shaft does have an O-ring in the housing but I don't know how
well it protects the motor.
I thought about that but if I flip it the screws that hold iy together will be up
and i was afraid that water would get in that way. I was thinking about getting a cover for the shaft, something like a shock absober boot.
Like this:Buy Monroe Magnum Steering Stabilizer (Single Kit) SA1997 at Advance Auto Parts
well it protects the motor.
I thought about that but if I flip it the screws that hold iy together will be up
and i was afraid that water would get in that way. I was thinking about getting a cover for the shaft, something like a shock absober boot.
Like this:Buy Monroe Magnum Steering Stabilizer (Single Kit) SA1997 at Advance Auto Parts