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#87494 11/12/2001 7:14 PM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 11 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 11 | Some time back (should have saved it, but didn't) someone had the upgrade to a 12 volt motor to replace the 6 volt blower motor in an AD truck. I have the heater core at the radiator shop to fix a leak, and thought it would be a good time to change and be rid of the resistor since I'll also be doing a complete re-wire. I seem to recall something about a mid 60's VW blower motor which could be adapted? Anybody done this or remember? TIA | | |
#87495 11/12/2001 9:05 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | Grainger has a 12 volt motor that is easily adaptable. Shaft is the right diameter, the motor is smaller. Can't remember the part number, though. Go to Grainger web page
Fred
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69 C-10
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#87496 11/12/2001 9:25 PM | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 12 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 12 | I gotta Grainger Catalog in front of me and it's a Dayton Motor P/N 2M197 $21.96 12VDC 2350 RPM 1/35 HP Shaft: 1/4" X 1" CW or CCW Overall Length 4-7/8" Mounts with two studs Hope this helps. 
There is no problem so great that it cannot be solved by the application of thought, elbow grease and copious amounts of CASH.
Snappy
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#87497 11/14/2001 3:58 AM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 11 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 11 | Thanks a bunch, Snappy, I just ordered one on line from Grainger.  | | |
#87498 11/20/2001 9:15 PM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 11 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 11 | Snappy, thanks so much for the info. Just finished assembly with the new motor and as promised did not have to change holes in the radiator. I used a piece of scrap masonite so the motor would fit flat against its mount in the heater radiator, but other than that, the change out was simply nuts and bolts stuff! Hurray! The only remaining question is whether or not I can use the 6 volt resistor switch which gave it two speeds or if I need to get a 12 volt model of such a device. Do you know? Thought I'd give it a try at the risk of burning up the switch. What do you think? | | |
#87499 11/21/2001 5:48 AM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | The switch should work just fine. I remember when I swapped mine out, I was working at a motorhome dealership and I got a motor out of a **** van chassis heater that was physically identical only 12V. The two speed switch under the dash worked perfect for it.  | | |
#87500 11/04/2006 11:58 AM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Oldbones, your probably gone by now, but maybe someone else can tell me. Grainger here, (Aurora, IL) will only sell to you if you have a commercial account with them or a tax number. NO retail sales. The rest of you ever run into this with them???
Denny Graham
Sanddwich, IL
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
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#87501 11/06/2006 3:27 PM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 324 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 324 | They just wanted the money. Do they want you to pay first? But here we have a walkin store. But i didn't have problems telephone order. Look for a electric motor service, they can hook you up also.
"It ain't a truck if you can't hose out the cab."
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#87502 11/06/2006 8:19 PM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | Originally posted by Denny Graham:
Grainger here, (Aurora, IL) will only sell to you if you have a commercial account with them or a tax number. NO retail sales. The rest of you ever run into this with them???
Denny Graham
Sanddwich, IL Yes, ours here is the same way. I asked them about it and they said it is because they are technically a wholesale outfit, not retail. Must have something to do with the tax laws I suppose. | | |
#87503 11/07/2006 3:05 PM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 297 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 297 | can't you buy the 12v motors through some of the regular vendors? I think I have seen them listed.
54 3100 w/62 235 "Yosemite Sam"
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#87504 11/07/2006 3:21 PM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 297 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 297 | can't you buy the 12v motors through some of the regular vendors? I think I have seen them listed.
54 3100 w/62 235 "Yosemite Sam"
Born a Jay Hawk, raised an Okie and resurrected in Texas!http://community.webshots.com/user/djed50
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