Air Conditoner Fan Motor Bearings Shot

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

Jack/Liz:

Assuming it is a roof top AC, replacing the fan motor is pretty straight
forward. With the cover off, and the circuit breaker off, note the wiring
numbers/color ( don't trust to memory) if not a plug in. The main thing is
getting the fan blade and squirrel cage back in the right configuration. If
the new motor is the right one but the shaft is too long, it is normal to
cut the shaft to proper length. Be sure to check the motor start capacitor
if reusing the old one, and of course check the start/run capacitor on the
compressor as well.

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
Ralph's RV Solutions,, Oklahoma

At 06:28 PM 7/24/2005 +0000, you wrote:
>Howdy, Y'all.
>
>The fan motor bearings are kaput on our bedroom air conditioner. Jack
>wants to know how to replace that motor. It looks to be very difficult
>because the drive shaft is so long. Is there a trick to replacing that
>motor without disassembling the whole world? Ideas, suggestions
>or comments would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Regards,
>Jack and Liz Pearce
>Fulltiming in a 1993 Wanderlodge WB40
>Homesick Texans in SE. FL
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