We've used exposed worm gears (88:1) successfully for many years on a
tower trailer. It does require lubricant and should be replaced after ten
years of use but they do work well.
73,
John
N2HMM
> I know we can buy them and that they â??workâ?? somewhat as advertized,
> but Iâ??ve never seen a serious worm gear application that didnâ??t
> involve
> Running in an oil bath in a closed housing.
> In that environment, Iâ??d guess one could get some hydrodynamic oiling,
> greatly reducing friction and wear.
> Now to find ham priced reducers! off to the jukyard.
> WL
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