On my 1998 U270 the copilot foot rest refuses to go up or retract; so it is in the way of passing by. I contacted villa and bought a new motor and a new gear. However,I would like to hear from anyone that has done that repair. Removing and disconnecting power seems like it could be the first step. But then it gets into the unknown. Thank you
You shouldn't have any problem. I recently had to replace the motor assembly on the pilot's chair. Two or three electrical connections and four bolts on my pilots chair seat to get access to the pedestal. The co-pilots chair should have easier access working from from the stair well. Take some care to note the arrangement of parts on the lever/spring release assembly the allows the chair pedestal to pivot. Also the arrangement of backing plates and washers. Pictures before disassembly are good. I have attached a picture to give you some idea of what mine looked like. Note that our chairs have shoulder harnesses so you will see some extra bolts that you may not have.
can you post who you contacted, I have the same problem, the foot rest won't go up or move on my co-pilot chair and I would like to replace the motor as well
I called parts at FT and give them my build number, and they were able to confirm it was a Villa chair. Ft also give me a contact number for Villa. Why not call/email Villa and ask? Ask for Mike
RV Furniture from Villa International
Villa International
13760 Midway Street
Cerritos, California 90703
Toll-Free: 888-707-7272
Local: 562-404-8111
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I talked to them and the motor and the gear is still available; so I ordered both. It took several weeks and was $100 or less..
If Villa International doesn't have what you want, try ADNIK, a division of Norcross Industries. I believe they made the pedestals for Villa.
When my footrest quit working I was lucky enough to get away with just cleaning off years of dust and dirt encrusted lubricant. Then applying new lubricant. You might check to see if that is the only problem.
I will try that the next time I am at "Moe". I do not look forward to removing the chair until I get warm weather where I can do the gear replacement outside.
Did you use wd40 or silicon?
John,
The WD-40 might help you get all the congealed goo off the gears but to actually lubricate the mechanisms after they are clean I would suggest a silicon grease of some kind.
Richard
Agree with Jan and Richard. If the motor is ok, lubricate gears and sliding parts, there are more than you think. I used a dry lubricant to free ours and has been working fine now.