Re: relocating pushbutton actuator

Posted by PackardV8 On 2007/6/25 9:59:26

The PB actuator uses a 'mounting bracket" that bolts at one end to the actuator. Why not bolt the acutator to the fabricated plate using the bolt described above and then maybe ONE muffler clamp???? This would reduce the size of the fabricated plate needed for mounting.
NOTE: that quite often a connecting rod from some spurious engine has a journal of the rite diameter for various applications. The gudgeon end of the rod can be cut off and drilled for mounting to the plate. I would prefer this over a muffler clamp but there is really nothing wrong with using a muffler clamp provided it is judicously tightened so as not to 'roll' the motor up or down as it is tightened.
Rather than use a turn buckle i would prefer a threaded rod with hiem joints at each end.