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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 08:16 AM
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Ricon worm-gear

If you have a mobility conversion van from the mid eighties through the present, you likely have a Ricon wheelchair lift. My '94 has the Ricon Uni-Lite and the muscle comes from a hefty 12v motor driving a worm-gear transmission. I'm looking for an answer regarding lubrication of this worm-gear. Nothing mentioned in Ricon service manual. There's a threaded plug on top but I haven't removed it and stuck a tongue depressor in it yet. Do any of you know if it's grease or gear oil? I don't believe in the phrase "permanently lubricated".
 
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 10:48 AM
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I worked for a wheelchair van conversion company in the 1980's and we used white lithium grease.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 11:45 AM
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Don't know nothing but found this:
http://www.riconcorp.com/pdfs/32dulp02/32dulp02b4.pdf

Lists gear lube for something,
GEAR LUBE, MORSE SYNTHETIC, 8 oz
 
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 06:46 AM
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Thanks Jim, that was one publication I didn't have. FTE rules!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 06:52 AM
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Thanks Jim, that was one publication I didn't have. FTE rules!
You are welcome. Some days the (web) surf is UP! jim
 
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 06:54 AM
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You are welcome. Some days the (web) surf is UP! jim
Gnarly, Dude----hang ten!

Between Jim and Annaleigh FTE Van's has its own research team! Send 'em reps just because!
 
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