mjribeiro
Bronze Member
Just got done and I thought it was a timely post that may help others.
I bought a 4" 110lb linear actuator from AEI - $114
4" Linear Actuator with Preset Limit Switch "IP65 Rated"
and their momentary rocker switch for $5.25
20 Amp, 12 VDC, Momentary Off, DPDT Rocker Switch
I'm sure there are other brands and suppliers that would work fine. Just look for ones rated at least IP65 - (Totally protected against dust ingress and Protected against low pressure water jets from any direction. Limited ingress permitted).
I was going to fabricate brackets and mount it behind the chute, but I saw that the factory one is mounted on the side.
Once I determined the mounting points, I used stainless bolts, nuts and fender washers to create side mounts. I wanted that bolt to be secure on its own, and not held tight by the nut on the other side of the actuator.
When 'side mounting', a spacer is needed to keep the actuator body from interfering with the chute operation. I found some poly spacers in my parts collection and machined the one side so it would sit over the nut and flush on the fender.
Mounted the actuator with some washers & lock nuts making sure it could move freely on the studs.
Here is a picture of the switch on the dash - almost looks stock.
Works great in the garage, of course now it won't snow!!!
I bought a 4" 110lb linear actuator from AEI - $114
4" Linear Actuator with Preset Limit Switch "IP65 Rated"
and their momentary rocker switch for $5.25
20 Amp, 12 VDC, Momentary Off, DPDT Rocker Switch
I'm sure there are other brands and suppliers that would work fine. Just look for ones rated at least IP65 - (Totally protected against dust ingress and Protected against low pressure water jets from any direction. Limited ingress permitted).
I was going to fabricate brackets and mount it behind the chute, but I saw that the factory one is mounted on the side.
Once I determined the mounting points, I used stainless bolts, nuts and fender washers to create side mounts. I wanted that bolt to be secure on its own, and not held tight by the nut on the other side of the actuator.
When 'side mounting', a spacer is needed to keep the actuator body from interfering with the chute operation. I found some poly spacers in my parts collection and machined the one side so it would sit over the nut and flush on the fender.
Mounted the actuator with some washers & lock nuts making sure it could move freely on the studs.
Here is a picture of the switch on the dash - almost looks stock.
Works great in the garage, of course now it won't snow!!!