If I had a dollar every time I got off the tractor to make sure the mowing deck was level... I could buy one of these! My only concern would be accuracy... but I guess you could use a smaller diameter and a longer tube to compensate. Interested in how well it works...
HYDRAULICS--WHAT IS IT?
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The white band about halfway up on the tube is a marker for when the attachment is level. It's just another zip tie that can be slid up or down to indicate level. I will do some testing tomorrow to get the feel for accuracy.
The 1" ID tube does amplify the reading somewhat based on the 1 1/2" ID cylinder. (More that double actually)
The 1" ID tube does amplify the reading somewhat based on the 1 1/2" ID cylinder. (More that double actually)
Jim Timber
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Why not just use some control cable with a ball end in a clear tube?
Rig the other end to the rod, the sleeve to the cylinder and voila! You have a remote length gauge. Bike shops should have all the cable you need.
Rig the other end to the rod, the sleeve to the cylinder and voila! You have a remote length gauge. Bike shops should have all the cable you need.
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If I'm using my BB, and I want to put downward pressure on the right side, how am I going to do that?
With this device in place the most downward pressure I can exert is "float". Without the device I can forcefuuly extend the tilt cylinder and use the weight of the BB to increase downward pressure.
With this device in place the most downward pressure I can exert is "float". Without the device I can forcefuuly extend the tilt cylinder and use the weight of the BB to increase downward pressure.
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You make a good point, Richard. I hadn't considered that.
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It worked for a year or two until the moisture and rust got to the cable. I need to find a weather proof push/pull cable like something for marine use.
Maybe someone has some ideas?
Maybe someone has some ideas?
Jim Timber
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Bike cables are stainless?
The other idea I had was using an air cylinder with a rear port and small bore (smallest I found was 3/4") and using veggie oil to the sight tube. If you have a 3/4" tube you'd get exactly the same movement in the glass as at the cylinder. Sister it up to your cylinder and you're off and running.
If you wanted to get real fancy you could have two of them with a slide rule on the display end.
The other idea I had was using an air cylinder with a rear port and small bore (smallest I found was 3/4") and using veggie oil to the sight tube. If you have a 3/4" tube you'd get exactly the same movement in the glass as at the cylinder. Sister it up to your cylinder and you're off and running.
If you wanted to get real fancy you could have two of them with a slide rule on the display end.
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npalen
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Thought about the bicycle cables but they are tension only with spring return and I need a push pull. Lot of these push/pull type cables (below) available but they don't generally have enough travel which is 4" in my case.
Steinjager J0013161 Cables Push Pull Cable Shifter 1 4 28 | eBay
Had considered a "hydraulic cable" something like you mention but was thinking in terms of just a tube with a plunger with an o-ring. (Think syringe) The plunger and flexible plastic tube would act as a cylinder and the tube would act as a sight gauge at the top end. Would need a breather but that shouldn't be a problem.
I appreciate your feedback and comments, Jim. I enjoy working on little projects like this.
Steinjager J0013161 Cables Push Pull Cable Shifter 1 4 28 | eBay
Had considered a "hydraulic cable" something like you mention but was thinking in terms of just a tube with a plunger with an o-ring. (Think syringe) The plunger and flexible plastic tube would act as a cylinder and the tube would act as a sight gauge at the top end. Would need a breather but that shouldn't be a problem.
I appreciate your feedback and comments, Jim. I enjoy working on little projects like this.