Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
engine hatch lifting pistons or drive screw?
#7
I mounted a pair of 100 lb lift struts, one on each aft corner of the bridge deck. Make sure all your connections are clean to maximize voltage to the lift. I don't see anyway to attach pics here, but the struts were approx 18 inches closed, 30 inches open, and mounted to the aft engine room bulkhead and the underside of the deck. Some trial and error needed to get the mount positions correct. Something like these: [Only registered and activated users can see links Click here to register]
Tiara 3700 Open, Cummins 6cta/450s
\"Buoy Scout\"
Like Post Reply
  


Messages In This Thread
engine hatch lifting pistons or drive screw? - by sawdustdad - 11-27-2013, 09:09 PM

Possibly Related Threads...
Thread Author Replies Views Last Post
  [Tiara Sovran] Main engine hatch gas shock lift assist bracket separation hmtrerice 0 256 08-21-2026, 02:33 PM
Last Post: hmtrerice
  3500 Exp. engine hatch not working. giff1 1 865 11-17-2025, 09:56 AM
Last Post: hiccup
  [Tiara Open] 2900 engine mounts North000 0 578 06-06-2025, 03:47 PM
Last Post: North000
  4000 Express-Hatch & Table hydraulics; Anyone changed the hydraulic oil and filter? frank.koetter 5 4,447 05-06-2025, 09:57 AM
Last Post: Alan615
  [Tiara Sovran] Sea Strainers on 2009 Volvo Diesel Engine Donaldjames 3 3,504 04-10-2025, 08:23 PM
Last Post: Donaldjames



Users browsing this thread:
1 Guest(s)

engine hatch lifting pistons or drive screw?00