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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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Pull the rubber cooling tube off the evaporator fan motor and squirt some 3-1 oil in it. You'll notice a big difference unless your motor is brand new.
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Any chance you could post a picture of this rubber cooling hose to be removed. I would love to get some more flow out of my AC system. Thanks, Will..
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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Great idea!
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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I don't have a C3 evap motor in my '77 any more--it's one from a C4.

I did this today on my Dodge van and in the past on my 'vette.

However, look at the motor and you'll see it no problem.

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why would squirting 3 in 1 oil ,down the rubber breather tube ,,make the blower motor push more air?what good could oil do to getting in between the field and the armature?? do you mean to oil the bearings of the blower motor?
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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Yes--oil the motor bearings--they do need it after several years. It does make a big difference. I'm not guessing, I've done it.
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