Power Vent Window

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Is there any maintenance required of these motors. Mine seems a bit tired and the thought came to me that the shaft needed to be lubricated. Thanks.

--Steve
 
Are these similar to the windshield power vents used on the 48? We had one that was "running slow" as we shut it. It was a bad connection.
 
Actually, the shaft may just need to be cleaned. Some lubricants will 'catch' dust and make things worse.
 
<"Actually, the shaft may just need to be cleaned. Some lubricants will 'catch' dust and make things worse.">

Agree.

I had the same problem. I was cleaning the helm and dripped some Malco UV protectant on the shaft by mistake. I just wiped it off and went about my business. When I closed the vent, the motor ran like brand new. A bit of WD40 on a paper towel to wipe the vent and engine hatch lifts is now routine maintenance.

HTH
 
Thanks all for the feedback, I wiped the shaft with some WD-40 and a paper towel and was amazed. It ran just like new.

--Steve
 
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