Usually these things can't be fixed and just need to be replaced.
Jim Ruwaldt
'72 TR6 CC79338U(being restored)
On Mon, 28 Apr 1997, Joe Flake wrote:
> Gary wrote:
> > I am getting a horrendous schreeching when I turn on the blower motor. I
> > assume this is the fan slipping on the shaft because I get very little air
> > flow.
>
> I'll bet that the screech is really motor bearings, rather
> than a slipping fan/shaft connection. It might be a leaf
> or other trash, but that sound is usually recognizable (we
> all stuck things in household fans when we were young, right?).
>
> If the motor/fan doesn't come up to speed, you'll certainly
> get reduced air flow. Another cause for reduced flow is that
> on the older cars, you MUST open the external scuttle (below
> the winshield) vent as the input side of the fan.
>
> Two thoughts for repair of the screech. Removal (probably not
> an easy process) is needed for either one. The bearing MIGHT
> respond to some lubrication if it's not too damaged. Otherwise,
> try to locate a local motor repair facility and see if they'll
> handle a small fan-type motor.
>
> Good luck,
> Joe
> '72 TR-6
> flake@a3115jmf.atl.hp.com
> HP Atlanta
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