I searched and read this thread:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=42404

I'll drill out the old factory rivets, I have the new bearing. This outer bearing obviously needs replacing.

Now that I have the motor apart, when I turn the coil, it doesn't seem to spin all that smoothly. Has anyone taken the motor apart more thoroughly? I don't want to start forcing or pulling anything apart least I break it. Is there an additional servicable part between the coil and the back frame?

Maybe this motor is beyond repair, if rear bushing/bearing also needs repair?

Thank you,

Eric

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84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)

Goes bumpity bump

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)

Hello Eric
I have a junk Aux cooling fan motor from a 1985 300SD on my porch.
If you can wait a day, I can rip it apart and take pictures.
Call and leave me a message.



Have a great day.

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I fixed mine about a month ago,, The coil will pull out by hand. The magnets and the brushes are holding it in now, but it will pull straight out.
You need to take it out to check the condition of the brushes and to clean out the metalic particles stuck to the magnets when the outer bearing trashed its self.

When you turn it , you will feel a subtle "bumpity" as the brushes bear against the comutator.

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I have the case apart and have split the face that holds the outer bearing. I haven't tugged or pulled on the coil, something is holding it in place. I didn't want to break anything.

Sounds like you are saying I needn't be shy and just pull the coil from the main frame?

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)