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Aug 2, 2018 | 12:07 AM

burnettd01

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Laughing Gas

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From: Lincoln CA

Electric Cowl Vent

How many of you converted to an electric actuator to operate your cowl vent and how did you do it?

Photos would be great.
48-52 F1 and 53-56 F100

Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks in advance

Dan

Aug 2, 2018 | 01:44 PM

Mixer man

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Seems to me that it wouldn't be that difficult to have a linear actuator with adjustable built in limit switches just operating the lever.

Aug 2, 2018 | 03:14 PM

Dangeruss

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I was just looking at the Mid Fifty parts catalog and they have a power cowl vent actuator listed on page 102.

Aug 2, 2018 | 06:13 PM

petemcl

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Here it is online. Has anybody used it?

48-52 electric cowl vent actuator

Aug 2, 2018 | 06:46 PM

burnettd01

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Laughing Gas

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I was thinking of using a linear actuator - much cheaper than Midfifty. Just curious what others have used
Thanks
Dan

Aug 2, 2018 | 06:49 PM

F1 coyote

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I like the idea of it, but I don't mind just reaching under the dash and pulling the lever. I know alot of guys that just weld it up and delete it, but to me this is a part that makes the truck great, especially if you get it to seal. I was told the secret to sealing it is getting suction with the seal.

Aug 9, 2018 | 12:19 AM

pappacrunch

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I used this one http://www.millstoneautomotive.com/pcav5355.html It works great! I put AC in, but I wanted the vent to continue to work because I think it looks cool.