In a message dated 1/23/2003 11:11:20 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> No -- but what Frank's suggesting wouldn't obstruct the flow, just keep it
> from getting to a particular third of a square inch where the end of the
> motor shaft is exposed.  I'm not sure it will help, but pretty sure it
> won't hurt anything if the shaft doesn't get all gummed up with
> adhesive.  That's the one part that I think might make useful sense and not
> likely to cause a problem, assuming it stays put and doesn't get sucked
> through the blower.
> 

       Thanks, David for understanding what I was saying.  Furthermore the 
caps I have used pretty well stay in place by themselves, as they slip over 
the bearing support.  A small amount of silicon sealant holds it there very 
well and it's only common-sense not to get any on the bearing.

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
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