Radiator fan motor - rebuild?

[Mark Jones]

Coming back from NATC on Saturday in my 80 Spitfire I could hear a slight sqealing sound from time to time. When I got home I found that it is the radiator fan motor that is making the noise, a dry bushing type of noise. Can the fan motor be rebuilt? Do any of the vendors sell parts/bushings to rebuild the fan motor? If not, are new ones available?

 

[Dudly]

Mark-
I'd check out Moss and Victoria for new. But if it were me I'd check Team Triumph, he has loads of recycled Triumph parts 330-392-7276. Ask for Scott, a very cool guy.

 

[70herald]

If it comes apart easily, then you probably can repair it. If the shaft or bearing aren't worn then a bit of grease will probably solve the problem for quite a while.
The cooling fan on my fridge starts screeching every few years (usually at 1:00AM) and so far three times a dab of grease on the shaft bearing has solved the problem for longer than the original from the factory grease.
If you do need a fan, I would take a look at one of the many fans that either Summit Racing / Jegs or what ever other supplier has to offer. Probably will pull more air and use less current than the old fan.

 

[Scott_Hower]

The brushes are servicable but made of unobtanium; they sometimes appear on eBay. The fan removes from the mount with three bolts. Pull it out, then remove the fan. Lube the bushing and check the brushes.

 

[Mark Jones]

Thanks guys for the information. I'll take a look at the fan over the weekend.