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Date:         Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:45:39 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Front Heater wiring - Updated - and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
Comments: To: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CA+Spi20DjDgFEdAso68VL9jN7YSvR+XATAbhaW5-f4Pr==wsZA@mail.gmail.com>
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I'd lubricate thoroughly with Tri-Flow, run the motor a little to warm it and help it penetrate. Then apply a glob of heavy grease to protect the end of the shaft from the weather coming in.

Larry A.

On Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 3:20 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote: > Well, I tested the old motor today and it works great! This tells me the > other is siezed - so I didn't bother witht he meter testing at all. So I at > least have a plan of action. > > 1. Remove the dash again (it's easier the second time right?) > 2. Split the heater box (looks like I might be able to dop that in place) > 3. Replace the heater blower > 4. Put it all back together. > > > The only mystery left is finding the original hot lead that went to the > blower switch - should be easy enough with the dash out. > > What should I use to lubricate the blower motor before re-entombing it? > Will a little WD-40 do the trick or should I actually use some sort of > grease on the ends of the shafts? > > Merry Christmas everyone - looks like i'll be spending my Christmas working > on the bus :)  - Gotta love it! > > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '85 GL (Gertie) > '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus


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