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Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 11 Dec 2012, 09:37
by Donnw
My heater blower has seized up. I remember reading an article somewhere on how to get to it and get it working again. I have looked through the Wiki but can't find it. Does anyone know where it might be and do you know if new blowers are available
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 11 Dec 2012, 14:18
by Ralf85
Brickwerks have them in stock. Just search on 'heater fan'.Somebody else will advise how to replace. Good luck.
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 11 Dec 2012, 14:39
by Ralf85
Ralf85 wrote:Brickwerks have them in stock. Just search on 'heater fan'.Somebody else will advise how to replace however there is advice on the wiki under the heading 'heating system'. Good luck.
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 13 Dec 2012, 14:47
by tforturton
There are a couple of threads on this subject in the 'Electrical' section. They also lead on to older threads with lots of useful photos. Don't buy a new one until you've at least tried to free it off. It seems in most cases, they can be saved with a squirt of WD40, but it's a big job getting at them.
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 13 Dec 2012, 14:54
by California Dreamin
tforturton wrote:There are a couple of threads on this subject in the 'Electrical' section. They also lead on to older threads with lots of useful photos. Don't buy a new one until you've at least tried to free it off. It seems in most cases, they can be saved with a squirt of WD40, but it's a big job getting at them.
^^^^^^^ temporary fix^^^^^^^^ ultimately most will need to be replaced together with a new switch and spade terminal repairs.
The link being refered to shows how a small hole can be drilled to access the fan motor. However, only one side of the bearing is lubricated and WD40 is only going to offer a short term solution. (use spray grease) if you must.
Martin
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 13 Dec 2012, 16:42
by Plasticman
just set to and fix the thing properly first time,
says me, mine ceased to function 3 years ago,
mm
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 13 Dec 2012, 23:14
by CovKid
Have to agree. Its not just a case of un-seizing it. By the time the motor has done this, it will tend to draw massive amps starting up from then on. I know because mine is like that right now with a whopping 75amp fuse in it just to start it off!! The draw diminshes after a second or two but anything less than 75amp and fuse blows immediately. Its being replaced in the spring. New motor is only solution for a fan that is, lets face it, close to 30 years old....
And no, I'm not recommending a 75amp fuse to ANYONE.
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 13 Dec 2012, 23:45
by Plasticman
CovKid wrote:Have to agree. Its not just a case of un-seizing it. By the time the motor has done this, it will tend to draw massive amps starting up from then on. I know because mine is like that right now with a whopping 75amp fuse in it just to start it off!! The draw diminshes after a second or two but anything less than 75amp and fuse blows immediately. Its being replaced in the spring. New motor is only solution for a fan that is, lets face it, close to 30 years old....
And no, I'm not recommending a 75amp fuse to ANYONE.
nah agree, a 2"nail cut down is better and cheaper
mm
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 19 Dec 2012, 20:32
by Niander
Does anyone offer to help me put in a new blowerfan for cash preferably yorkshire east coast area as i need to do this job also but only when its warmer lol!
whereabouts are you metalmick8y[east yorks]as im moving to scarborough
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 19 Dec 2012, 22:16
by Plasticman
near Howden, wheres camblestown yes i know google but im lazy anbd busy tonight
mm
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 19 Dec 2012, 22:22
by KINGPRAWN
Did mine in the summer ..... MAN are you going to suffer!!!
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 19 Dec 2012, 23:02
by kit
My blower has not worked for the last 10 years you big girls blouses
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 20 Dec 2012, 11:12
by Niander
metalmick8y wrote:near Howden, wheres camblestown yes i know google but im lazy anbd busy tonight
mm
Scotland but im coming home.
Im looking for somone whos done the job so it will be smooth
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 20 Dec 2012, 11:14
by Niander
KINGPRAWN wrote:Did mine in the summer ..... MAN are you going to suffer!!!
Not that bad heater still puts out heat ...but van has to be moving
Re: Seized Heat Blower
Posted: 25 Dec 2012, 09:33
by KINGPRAWN
The suffering will come from skinned knuckles, sliced digits on razor pressed sheet metal and blindness and frostbite caused by the lack of daylight and low temperatures..... Enjoy