FWIW, my replacement blower didn't have the same electrical connection
as the old unit. Hmmm, somebody could actually goof and wire the thing
backwards. Can you believe that? Might make a lot of vibration...

Kevin

On Dec 1, 2009, at 1:56 PM, neil n wrote:

> On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 6:25 AM, Cecil Eastman <ckelmo1@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>> O Esteemed Listees,
>>
>> The bus's blower fan has become a better noisemaker than an
>> instrument with which to move around warm air.  So now I've got to
>> get inside the heater box and either repair it (probably not
>> possible) or replace it (more likely).
>>
>> 1.  What's the best way to access the heater box?  According to the
>> Bentley's, which is lacking detail on this issue, I've got to crack
>> open the heater box.  How much of the dashboard do I need to remove
>> to get to the box?
>> 2.  Bentley's says that once the box is opened by breaking the
>> welds I'll need some clips to re-seal the box.  My FLAPS has no
>> such article in stock.  Anyone know of a supplier or a good
>> substitute method of re-sealing the box?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Cecil
>> '85 Westy "Der Brotkasten"
>
>
> At one point I had posted a video showing an over view of this job.
> One of these days I'll get around to re editing it and post it
> somewhere. (no not on youtube thanks!)
>
> It's been covered in the archives, but basically you have to remove
> the dash and crack open the heater box to get at the fan motor.
>
> Of note, it seems now that the resistor pack for the fan motor, that
> lives in the heater box, is NLA. Some vendors may have NOS.
>
> I ended up mounting my resistor pack outside the box up by the rad.
> (for future servicing. Reasoning being that the fan motor was new,
> resistor original AFAIK) Not sure how wise this is, but works fine and
> will be easy to get at if/when it fails.
>
> I have read of people suggesting that a resistor pack from other makes
> of vehicles could be used. I don't know. All I know is that I'm glad
> mine is easier to get at.
>
> Don't forget the 4 screws (2 per end) "hidden" by the front doors.
>
> Be careful lifting dash off. You don't want to hit the master cylinder
> reservoir.
>
> Allow time for getting the heater box open. There may be some kind of
> glue on it, and in the grooves, that will take time to clean up. I
> resealed mine on the outside face only. NOT in the grooves themselves.
>
> Neil.
>
>
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>
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