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Old 04-10-2010 | 02:38 PM
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On my 33 Outlaw, my actuator motor is working but the hatch does not go up and down. I can manually lift the hatch but it appears that I have something wrong. Does anyone know what rise height I need or how I can tell. I was hoping that I was all done with my winter projects but it appears that now I have a summer project. Any other thoughts or ideas would be great.

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Old 04-11-2010 | 10:28 AM
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I have the 36 outlaw with the staggered engines which resulted in an engine hatch that is 8 feet long. It has 2 electric actuators but the one is broken. I replaced it with a brand other than aculift; so now it lifts and retracts lopsided. Hello frustration. I used to use Bimba air cylinders on my super-modified. I have ordered a 3 inch diameter 32 inch cylinder to replace these god-forsaken electric actuators. With that diameter I should be able to get a 5 to 1 lift ratio on my air preasure. The compressor will fit under the back seat so that iI don't lock myself out when the batteries are dead. Accordingly if the air system works I will have a couple of actuators up for adoption. My lifts have a 15 inch range of motion. I suggest you try the pneumatic it doesn't have the mess of hydraulics.
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Old 04-11-2010 | 07:58 PM
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I put an aftermarket lift on my 33. It took an 18".
However, when I put on the outer sleeve, the hatch was about 1/2" short of going completely down, so I sawed off aboutg an inch of the end of the sleeve, and re-drilled the hole for the hatch attach bolt, and it works great. Also put in the relays and it made a tremendous difference.
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Old 04-12-2010 | 12:26 PM
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I have one. Brand new, in the box I bought for my 29 & it is about 1/2 too long (That's what she said). Give me $100 + freight & I'll send it your way.
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