Advice Needed Rubber seal missing?

[Manikm909]

i fitted a 36" qarl jack at the weekend....and it appears to have a rubber seal missing. my 24" qarl has a seal at the gearbox end, AND the end where the arm extends and retracts

any ideas what to use to try and waterproof it better? I was thinking some kind of heated rubber shrink wrap but can only find really think stuff...

grease wouldnt work due to the in and out movement of the arm overtime.

 

[Channel Hopper]

I will have to check outside but from memory the 36" has no seal on the telescopic joint.

 

[John]

i fitted a 36" qarl jack at the weekend....and it appears to have a rubber seal missing. my 24" qarl has a seal at the gearbox end, AND the end where the arm extends and retracts

any ideas what to use to try and waterproof it better? I was thinking some kind of heated rubber shrink wrap but can only find really think stuff...

grease wouldnt work due to the in and out movement of the arm overtime.

My 36"er is not the same as yours, i use a USA 'Venture' made actuator, and that uses a telescopic rubber boot.
I use grease on my moving shaft, ooerr, as well, and re-apply every so often.
I'll have a look around and see what might be available in telescopic boots etc.

 

[John]

My 36"er is not the same as yours, i use a USA 'Venture' made actuator, and that uses a telescopic rubber boot.
I use grease on my moving shaft, ooerr, as well, and re-apply every so often.
I'll have a look around and see what might be available in telescopic boots etc.

Just googled 'Motorcycle rubber boots' and it came up with a shed load of ones to look at that might be usable if a dedicated actuator type can't be found.

 

[Manikm909]

Just googled 'Motorcycle rubber boots' and it came up with a shed load of ones to look at that might be usable if a dedicated actuator type can't be found.

dont think these will work @John

 

[scopus]

dont think these will work @John



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Try motorcyle gaiters..

 

[Channel Hopper]

Yes, as I thought. Also there is a picture on Amazon of the QARL, no outside seal.

Actuator Super Jack Qarl 3636 + Rod Motor, 36 Inch/91 cm Heavy – 36 V DC: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Actuator Super Jack Qarl 3636 + Rod Motor, 36 Inch/91 cm Heavy – 36 V DC at Amazon UK.

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[jeallen01]

Or something like this: Flexible EPDM Rubber Radiator Water Coolant Hose Heater Pipe Convoluted Rad Tube | eBay

 

[Manikm909]

Yes, as I thought. Also there is a picture on Amazon of the QARL, no outside seal.

Actuator Super Jack Qarl 3636 + Rod Motor, 36 Inch/91 cm Heavy – 36 V DC: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Actuator Super Jack Qarl 3636 + Rod Motor, 36 Inch/91 cm Heavy – 36 V DC at Amazon UK.

www.amazon.co.uk

thanks @Channel Hopper

sometimes web pics leave out included accessories from the pictures - but your pic confirms it.

im glad its not lost \ missing.

i was thinking bicycle innertube with some grease slid \ stretched over....but now im not so fussed.

what grease do you guys use on your actuators to try and keep things well lubed and water out?

 

[Gerry55]

I would recommend this.

https://www.steerforth.co.uk/documents/2014/Bellowpages.pdf

 

[John]

dont think these will work @John



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I was thinking for when the ground gets all muddy from your twoing and froing to the dish and back lol

 

[Satfaca]

Pricey or not pricey... decide one himself...
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[Channel Hopper]

The longest motorcycle gaiters appear to be 400mm and so you will need more than one for the full arc.

Proline Neoprene Fork Leg Gaiters 40x400mm Motocross Enduro Bike Part Protector | eBay

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