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#1 D.MIDNIGHT

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Posted 09 February 2022 - 03:13 PM

Was looking into upgrading my 1958 NCO from the hydro lift to electric actuators. Any one done this conversion? Pretty handy so not worried about electrical portion just questioning best actuators and  relay switch to get all 4 on same switch. Thanks


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#2 Jim in Idaho

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Posted 09 February 2022 - 03:23 PM

If you put them all on one switch, be sure each has a built-in limit switch so it shuts off when it reaches the top of the stroke. I can guarantee they won't move at the same speed, so some will reach the top of the stroke quicker. I plan on doing this mod on my 76 10' NCO. If you do the mod, be sure and post your results.

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#3 Vic Harder

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Posted 09 February 2022 - 07:02 PM

Was looking into upgrading my 1958 NCO from the hydro lift to electric actuators. Any one done this conversion? Pretty handy so not worried about electrical portion just questioning best actuators and  relay switch to get all 4 on same switch. Thanks

Member rando has one lift that he uses to raise the top.  He may have some insights into good ones.


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#4 dastrom

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Posted 24 February 2022 - 12:22 AM

You might contact Pop Top Overland.  They have converted some Alaskans to electric actuators and talked about making a conversion kit at one time.  Not sure if they ever did or not!

 

https://poptopoverland.com/


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#5 Taku

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Posted 24 February 2022 - 01:05 PM

I have wondered about this conversion. interested to see how it works


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