When you pull the existing motor out of the door and cross reference the number to find out what model to buy......there is no mystery about it. You are correct there is a left side and a ride side motor but thats easy to see the difference. Ive used this method over 10 yrs without issue. Anybody with basic hand tool knowledge can get this done. I did buy one rebuilt motor from the vendor for 300 because I was in a pinch, its no different, no miracle motor. The chinese versions of the delco are pretty much junk although they work. The good news if you buy from a auto parts store is you will get a warranty and probally get a free motor. If your rich just pay somebody. This is just for low budget quads that have a brother or uncle that is handy. Ron
________________________________ From: Thomas E. Cusack <[email protected]> To: RONALD L PRACHT <[email protected]>; [email protected] Sent: Wed, March 20, 2013 8:11:53 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair van power door motors be careful of statements and claims like this. yes, mfr's used the old delco power window motor but when gm phased out delco the lift mfr's started to use other suppliers. the reason for the delco motor was good torque, low voltage draw. the kicker was finding the correct delco motor as they were available in left hand and right hand orientation. the newer motors aren't interchangeable with older motors and in some instances the secondary supplier delco motor might be too thick to fit so just be cautious. the industry lived and died with that motor-when gm did what they did the mfr's had to change. remember if you change something you open yourself to shorting the lift out and having some potential for some real trouble. just a word to the wise. good luck tom ________________________________ From: RONALD L PRACHT <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, March 20, 2013 2:46:20 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair van power door motors I just wanted to let people know on the list that the expensive motors they charge you 3-500 bucks to replace in either the duals side doors, single sliding, or transfer seat is nothing but a power window motor that can be bought on ebay or the auto parts store. You just pull the motor out and there is a numbered sticker on it. You cross reference that number to the vehicle it was made for andbuy the motor. Just bought an ac-delco motor for 28 dollars shipped and it works perfect in my 07 Chevy Express power barn door. The only thing you have to do is the three holes that mount the motor need to be tapped to allow you to use screws to mount instead of rivets. This method worked in my 84 ford, 2000 Safari and 07 Express. Im not sure about the new dodge vans, ive never seen them apart and the power doors on those vans are factory. Hope this can help someone that cant afford the price of a 500 motor Ron Pracht
