How Do You Remove Blower Motor On 81
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
How about metal? You can get a black stovepipe cap that works nicely...
I'd love to make a metal one, but I want to make a spacer that's sturdy. A stove pipe might work with some flanges and clever bends. Good idea Batman.
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
How about metal? You can get a black stovepipe cap that works nicely...
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Originally Posted by CA-Legal-Vette
Too heavy and awkward I think. Stacked plastic works fine. That's what I did.
What kind of plastic did you buy and where? Details please. I just ordered my C4 fan, and when it gets here I want to start making the spacer. Thanks. Sorry for the hijack.
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Originally Posted by Marv
How about using the wife's old, needing to be replaced, kitchen cutting board for material? I think that's what i'll try since I have a couple that are pretty thick and will glue together nicely.
That's a good idea. Two would work well, and I can cut them out on a CNC machine at my buddies wood shop.
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Yep. The cool part is a relay can be bought at Oreilly and Autozone for a few bucks, and the back of the packaging will give you a very clear diagram of which terminal is which. They all have numbers.
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Originally Posted by Jud Chapin
Durango, would you happen to have the part no. for the relay??
Sure, the one I usually buy is a cheap unit, maybe $5 at Autozone. Part # DF005 & 20-3529-8 are it's part numbers, It's a 12V 30 amp relay, and the back of the packaging lists the insrtuctions.
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Sure, the one I usually buy is a cheap unit, maybe $5 at Autozone. Part # DF005 & 20-3529-8 are it's part numbers, It's a 12V 30 amp relay, and the back of the packaging lists the insrtuctions.
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Originally Posted by Jud Chapin
What did you decide on for material to install the bigger fan motor/impeller? I'm going to just try the new original size motor and new power source coming off the alternator. Let me know how you're progressing and if it's that much better, I'll try your way. Thanks, Jud
I'mk using a solid surface type material, similar to a cutting board but much more solid than a standard cutting board. It comes in .5" so I"ll cut two identicle pieces, sandwich them together, and mount the fan. I just have to find longer bolts...
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
I'mk using a solid surface type material, similar to a cutting board but much more solid than a standard cutting board. It comes in .5" so I"ll cut two identicle pieces, sandwich them together, and mount the fan. I just have to find longer bolts...
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Originally Posted by Jud Chapin
Keep me posted.
I'm actually headed up to pull out the old fan right now. I'll test my template on it, and when my new fan comes tomorrow, I'll test it again. It it lines up I'll visit my buddy and using his CNC machine we'll cut two perfect spacers from this solid surface stuff.
I'll be taking lots of pics as I know there are a few other members wanting this same thing, and I can make the spacers exact every time for just the cost of the material and a few bucks to my buddy.
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
I'm actually headed up to pull out the old fan right now. I'll test my template on it, and when my new fan comes tomorrow, I'll test it again. It it lines up I'll visit my buddy and using his CNC machine we'll cut two perfect spacers from this solid surface stuff.
I'll be taking lots of pics as I know there are a few other members wanting this same thing, and I can make the spacers exact every time for just the cost of the material and a few bucks to my buddy.
I'll be taking lots of pics as I know there are a few other members wanting this same thing, and I can make the spacers exact every time for just the cost of the material and a few bucks to my buddy.
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Originally Posted by Jud Chapin
If they work out, perhaps you can sell the spacers to forum members.
I would have no problems making them for forum members so long as I was getting cost for materials.
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
I would have no problems making them for forum members so long as I was getting cost for materials.
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Update: The new C4 fan came, used, and in rough shape but still a lot better looking than my current fan. I inspected everything, and all will go as planned. The template lines up perfectly with the new fan, and the new fan is indeed about 1" taller. A spacer should be easy to fabricate now. I snapped a pic of the two fans side by side. You can see how much different the pitch is between the two. Also, here is what the mounting surface looked like. It was very easy to get it out once I removed the three screws holding in the over flow bottle. That was easy too.
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What about using 1 inch foam insulation like the kind they use on the outside of houses? You know its usually either pink or green? Easy to cut, its the right thickness, paint it black and should seal well. Maybe not firm enough tho?
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Originally Posted by ESU
What about using 1 inch foam insulation like the kind they use on the outside of houses? You know its usually either pink or green? Easy to cut, its the right thickness, paint it black and should seal well. Maybe not firm enough tho?
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ESU - I'm glad you chimed in. I tried a bit of that foam, and it does not have the rigity we need. I have a couple materials that my friend and I are gonna try. They are hard and strong, and we can cut them on his CNC machine. I will make a set of .5" spacers, and sandwich them together. If they work, I will make another set for you, and arrange shipment via PM as we agreed.
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
ESU - I'm glad you chimed in. I tried a bit of that foam, and it does not have the rigity we need. I have a couple materials that my friend and I are gonna try. They are hard and strong, and we can cut them on his CNC machine. I will make a set of .5" spacers, and sandwich them together. If they work, I will make another set for you, and arrange shipment via PM as we agreed.