There is access; it's just rather challenging. A probe wire supporting a tube carrying lubricant can be bent into a creative shape and brought in thru the front after removing the air inlet screen. A very small video camera can let you see what's going on. I was succesful with this approach about 6 years ago. (Archives: posts # 236412 and 236417) Since my fan is starting to squeal a little again it might be time for another application. I have also seen something on this list about drilling a hole thru the sheet metal that you see when you remove the intake screen. The trick is to know where to drill. What fun! Larry A.
On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 5:34 PM, David Beierl<dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: . On a drill or portable saw you can put off the > inevitable by copious oiling with heavyish (for the application) oil > every time you run the thing, but on this motor there's no access, of > course. > > -- > David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ > '89 Po' White Star "Scamp" > |
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