1980 FC with Cat 3802 - fan bearing replacement - any history of problems?

[Lewandowski98040]

Chuck -

Thanks for responding, but it sounds like you have something more
modern and more repairable than my full-time fan, which has no
electric clutch. My worn bearing is not an idler. It carries the
full weight of the fan.

I should probably contact Bluebird on Monday. I assumed that
Caterpillar was the logical place to start, since they made the engine
and Bluebird merely mounted it on a chassis. It sounds like your fan
assembly was a worthwhile and cost effective improvement. Perhaps
Bluebird still has those parts in stock. I would be happy to solve
this problem with a modern upgrade for $650.

yours truly

- gl
206-232-4740


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck Wheeler"
wrote:
>
> George,
>
> I'm not quite sure what bearing you are talking about, but when we
first got
> our 82 there was a lot of fan noise and it came from the electric clutch
> that was coming apart. I ordered a complete kit from Blue Bird that
> provided a new fan, Horton air clutch, and temperature switch. The
cost was
> about $650. The only other bearing would be in the idler and that
assembly
> is in the $300 range or less than $100 if you just replace the bearings.
>
> When we first got our Bird Kathy thought that I had just purchased "yard
> art" as I spent the first few months getting it into shape. We have
since
> put 11 to 13 thousand miles a year on it but I about lost my happy home
> before I got it on the road. We are about to head off on a two
month trip
> to visit family during the holidays and she is very fond of the old bird
> now. Since we are about the same vintage we can exchange phone
numbers in
> case you need help. This site and members sure helped me get going!
>
> - Chuck Wheeler -
> 82 FC 31 SB
> Fort Worth, TX
>
>
> _____