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Bearing Failure

Discussion in 'Pellet Stoves, Pellet Fireplaces, Pellet Furnaces' started by pell it, Jan 20, 2014.

  1. pell it

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    Combustion blower decides to take a dump on one of those 8 degree and dropping nights a couple weeks back. Had a spare motor that fit.
     
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    Better to be lucky than good!!... but in this case I think you had a little of both..;)
     
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    Yep, doesn't sound good.

    Can the bearings be replaced? You'd have a good spare again.
     
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    Looks like they can, just have to figure out how to press the cooling fan off the shaft first. It's almost like a " hot n cold" interference press fit. Does not want to budge.
     
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  5. imacman

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    A little concentrated heat on the fan hub?
     
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    That is what I was thinking
     
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    That sounds bad! Glad you got it fixed.

    Spares are always a good idea!!

    Nice fix! Good luck getting the pressed cooling fins off!! Let us know how you make out!
     
    DexterDay, Jan 21, 2014
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