Hello to the inexhaustibly intelligent list,

I am looking for a 12v linear actuator that is suitable for use as an air
cooled thermostat replacement unit.  I have a solid design planned out but
haven't been able to find a non-industrial strength and price linear
actuator (I don't need to lift the top, or the whole van for that matter).
Anyone know where I should be looking?  As you probably imagine I am looking
for something reasonably small and also somewhat temp/weather resistant as
it will be mounted in the engine compartment with my often very warm air
cooled vanagon motor.  I am located in western North Carolina.

Thanks,

Jonathan Poole
'82 ac westy