Outbehindthebarn Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Part # is 20qe2211Mack says its no longer availableOpens the cowl vent on my Superliner for fresh air intake.Has 12v and air running to it.... but will not open.I mangled it.Any suggestions?I REALLY Really hate hearing from my Mack parts department that things are "Not even in the system any longer"Many thanksLove the siteRon Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Be glad they don't have it,last time I priced one it was over $300,ridiculous. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Be glad they don't have it,last time I priced one it was over $300,ridiculousDamn. Don't all the R's have them? I thought they'd be dirt common. Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I did too,I just unhooked the air to mine and block it open when I need it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I think I was told over $400 when I checked Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Farms 2 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Mines unhooked and I leave it closed helps keep some of the grain dust out 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Just does't make any sense to me. Am I wrong in thinking that all or most R's had this cylinder during the last 20 years of production? Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 See if a company like Vintage Air has something close. Similar type actuators are / were used in Auto HVAC systems. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 My R models was more like a sprocket that turned and holes in another piece and as you turned it opened if that makes sense Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 My R models was more like a sprocket that turned and holes in another piece and as you turned it opened if that makes senseWhat year was that? (and yes it makes sense) Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Yes,on the older R models there was a knob you twisted that manual opened the cowl vent,I know my '76 was that way. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Most hot rod suppliers have these. I used this one on my 1941 Chevy. http://rockyhinge.com/store/product51.html 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrem Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Yes,on the older R models there was a knob you twisted that manual opened the cowl vent,I know my '76 was that way.That's how the '96 RD I used to drive was too. So they must have used the knob for quite a while at least on some trucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 My 89 dm would automatically pop up when switch was moved. Is the dm different. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I think ? but not sure …..If it has air conditioning it will have air cylinder, no air has the knob that you turn to open the cowl vent . Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 What year was that? (and yes it makes sense)It was an 89 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 I understand now why they're no longer available.... many trucks probably didn't use them Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-305887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I'm looking at one that watts has here at gerharts Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-306039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 I'm looking at one that watts has here at gerhartsReally? I called Watts and they couldn't locate one. Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-306043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 David and I were looking at it and I mentioned this post to Barry. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-306078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 David and I were looking at it and I mentioned this post to Barry.Thanks, maybe I'll call Barry Monday. I spoke with Cody about it, but he ran into a dead end. Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-306094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 No problem let me know how you make out Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-306099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 I'm looking at one that watts has here at gerhartsTalked to Barry... not the same one. Thanks for looking for me.... Ron Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-306433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Leave it closed, all the dust comes in and clogs up the condensor and the heater core, like Mike said if you really want it opened make a little block to fit, I have mine unhooked on my 2000 rd, maybe I will sell it to you, sounds like I have a piece of gold on my Mack, it does work and is not Very old, I leave it unhooked cause when it opened up it looked like the lid was going to fly away, too much force on the plastic lol! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-306885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Got a hot lead on a company called "Bimba" that think they can set me up with the actuator.... only have to make a slight modification by remotely locating electric solenoid. Best part is the price. $22 for the cylinder!When i get the part/model #'s all hammered out, I'll be sure to share with you folks who want to get your actuator "actuating" I'm a stickler on things being correct. Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41985-cowl-vent-actuatorcylinder/#findComment-307582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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