Here ya go!
The blower motor I used was purchased at Carquest ( checked the
website, but no motor details...) as number " HTR 208921 " list price
$55.98, price to the great unwashed $42.16.
it is fundamentally the same shape as the old one. I made one (or two?)
"Z" brackets, which fastened the motor to the existing 'top plate' of the
heater core assy. I am pretty sure I bedded the back end of the motor in
PC-7 Epoxy, joining it to the same top plate. ( belt and suspenders) I seem
to remember being mildly confused by the nut that secures the fan to the old
motor shaft, it wasn't reverse threaded, but I think you had to turn it
clockwise viewed from the fan side for removal. On reassembly, I would
recommend bench testing the blower before installation, to ensure good
clearance for the fan blade. The fan blade is easily distorted during the
job, and it is a Royal PITA to adjust the blades after installation. The
fan moves a surprising amount of air, and is not very noisy at all. I did
not have to change the Rheostat or any electrical connections. But be very
careful when installing the core, as they are fragile and prone to leaks
after just minor provocation.
Have Fun!
Bob Westerdale
59 3A TS36967E
As Michael Palin would say (about the nice book), You lucky, lucky Bast***.
;-)
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Westerdale, Bob
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 6:32 PM
To: 'Andy Dixon'; Westerdale, Bob; Lftlesl@aol.com;
triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: heater fan motor
OK,OK,OK---
I'll try to find the paperwork. Selecting the motor was no biggie, though,
they had this nice book at the auto parts store, with pictures and
dimensions, etc...
Bob W.
-----Original Message-----
From: Andy Dixon [mailto:amdixon@erols.com]
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 3:36 PM
To: Westerdale, Bob; Lftlesl@aol.com; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: heater fan motor
O.K. Bob,
it's not nice to put that kind of information on the list without the
specifics (if you still have them).
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Westerdale, Bob
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 3:31 PM
To: 'Lftlesl@aol.com'; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: heater fan motor
Les-
I recently had my heater core out for leak repair, and found that
the blower motor to be heavily water damaged, so I went to my local Parts
guy who let me look through his books until a domestic replacement was found
that seemed about the same size. Made a little bracket to stabilize it and
used the same electrical hookup. Changed over the 4 blade fan ( 1/4" dia
shaft...) and it runs great. More air than ever before. Tip- check the
core for leaks very thoroughly before reinstallation.
Good luck
Bob Westerdale
59 3A TS36967E
--
I have the heater out of my TR3B, and am sanding and repainting it. How can
I
tell if the fan motor functions? Is it okay to hook it up to a 12 volt
battery, or is there some sort of relay I need? If the fan won't work, can
it
be repaired, or is there a source for the electric motor?
Thanks in advance,
Les Landon
1962 TR3B TCF644L
Baton Rouge, LA
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