Ordered a new blower motor and haven’t received it yet. Just wondering if this style of cage is easy to swap over to the new one since I ordered it without a wheel/cage.

  • baldingwookie74@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    Use a small punch and hammer. Have someone hold the cage while you hit the shaft. Old blower motor will fall off. Set new blower on a bench. Take a socket that’s bigger than the shaft but not bigger than the top and tap on. Been a wrench for close to 30 years have done this countless times without issue.

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    1 year ago

    I haven’t. My fan blower in my vehicle started making a humming noise. I’m more than sure my cage or wheel is in good shape. But judging by the pictures I don’t know how to remove it because of this strange looking plastic piece on top.

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    1 year ago

    I just don’t understand how they would even manufacture a blower without the ability to change just the blade/cage. Most others have a press clip or sometimes a ring that’s easily removed

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    1 year ago

    I put a oem in my truck a few weeks ago. Got it from rock auto for a fraction of the price as everywhere else

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    1 year ago

    Send it back and get one with a cage or you’ll soon regret it. I’ve been told they become out of balance and warp easily and you will have noise and shorter motor life span.

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        1 year ago

        If its squeakin theres no real fix. You can take em apart and put some silicone grease on the motorshaft where it rides in the bushings but doesnt last long

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          1 year ago

          Mine is not squeaking. I can just hear it whirling like a fan. It may be that the cover was lost or something. I even went to the junk yard and got one and nothing changed. That’s why I’m hesitant to spend on a brand new one.