Re building/fixing electric fan?
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Hi

I recently bought a 2nd hand radiator off of eBay.
It's off of a suzuki scooter. It came with a 4" electric spal fan. I thought it would be a good addition to the cooling of my mini.

Anyway I thought I'd test the fan. It's tight to turn by hand and it won't turn on.
Is there a way of rebuilding them or should I just get a new one?

Think it's a spal paddle fan.

Thanks
Josh

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

You could strip it and see what is wrong, but mostly it is not worth the hassle. Just get a new one.

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Was going to take it apart but didn't have time. Thought I'd ask as I've just done a quick search online for a new one and there all in the states!

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

Strip it down 9/10 times some new brushes (ebay dimentions) and sanding the slipring and bronze bushings gets old dc motors servicable again. I do this on odd occation to help customers when parts avaliability is poor or horrifically priced. Usually not worth the bother but sometimes it is.

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Denis O'Brien.

Well I fixed it!

Undone the 3 screws on the back, tried to take the cover off bit it wouldn't budge. But the fan came off a bit. Then turned it by hand and thought it felt like it'll turn freely so tested it again and hey presto!! It works! It certainly shifts a lit of air for a small fan!!
Makes me wonder if I should bite the bullet and get a 10" one for the main radiator!! Instead of the cheap eBay jobby I have.

Cheers
Josh

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985