Back w/the bad blower motor
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From: Chester NY
Back w/the bad blower motor
Bad blower motor on an 82.
Well, a number of vette heads though I should let the mechanic do it, but Noooooooo . . . . I wouldn't listen. I had to do it myself. 6.5 hours!! The fan had to be removed from the motor assembly while it was still in the car, so that it would drop out through the chassis. Then of course, I dropped the clip that spaced the squirrel cage on the shaft--so I had to fashion my own, then put the entire thing back up through the chassis (thank goodness for the 82's removable and functional louvers) and reassemble it before bolting it back up. Got a great deal of satisfaction out of knowing I managed to get it all done with only swollen and scraped hands, wrist, and forearm (try getting your big mitt in that 1" space between the A/C box and the fender--no wait--try getting it OUT--I almost didn't) . . . and then . . . I found out it the fan STILL didn't work! Now I've tested all the wiring and the fan's getting juice . . . so I guess I'll make use of Autozone's "Lifetime Guarantee"--after I have my mechanic remove it and do it over. Do ya believe it????
BTW, I grounded the motor to the engine and it still wouldn't work. Removed the resistor and it looked ok. Is that all there is to it?
Well, a number of vette heads though I should let the mechanic do it, but Noooooooo . . . . I wouldn't listen. I had to do it myself. 6.5 hours!! The fan had to be removed from the motor assembly while it was still in the car, so that it would drop out through the chassis. Then of course, I dropped the clip that spaced the squirrel cage on the shaft--so I had to fashion my own, then put the entire thing back up through the chassis (thank goodness for the 82's removable and functional louvers) and reassemble it before bolting it back up. Got a great deal of satisfaction out of knowing I managed to get it all done with only swollen and scraped hands, wrist, and forearm (try getting your big mitt in that 1" space between the A/C box and the fender--no wait--try getting it OUT--I almost didn't) . . . and then . . . I found out it the fan STILL didn't work! Now I've tested all the wiring and the fan's getting juice . . . so I guess I'll make use of Autozone's "Lifetime Guarantee"--after I have my mechanic remove it and do it over. Do ya believe it????
BTW, I grounded the motor to the engine and it still wouldn't work. Removed the resistor and it looked ok. Is that all there is to it?
Racer
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From: Nashville Tn. U.S.A. Tn.
Re: Back w/the bad blower motor (DADS8T2)
There is a 6 wire plug for the starter harness right by the blower mtr check the small black wire for good connection. also check fan switch. hope this helps!if not call me at my shop 615-255-3939. :smash:
Burning Brakes
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From: New Wilmington PA
Re: Back w/the bad blower motor (1yy07)
Sorry to hear of your troubles, hope it works out.
I just saw "Back w/the bad blower motor" and was imagining a 454 with a 10-71 roots blower sitting on top. :jester
I just saw "Back w/the bad blower motor" and was imagining a 454 with a 10-71 roots blower sitting on top. :jester
