Replacing Heater Blower

[Neweys]

My motor has broken. Is it possible to replace the whole unit without taking off the wing ?

1960 BT7

 

[pkmh]

Yes, I never had to remove the wing when I removed mine. From memory, one has to remove the clamps securing the hoses to the blower which also may mean removing from underneath the passenger side knee well, and then part of the horn assembly directly affecting the area involved. This is from my memory without seeing what else is involved. But yes, the wing does not have to be removed. And assuming you are talking about a BJ8. Other models, others will add their views.

 

[HealeyRick]

Be sure to attach the air hoses to the blower BEFORE bolting the blower to the fender.

 

[steveg]

My motor has broken. Is it possible to replace the whole unit without taking off the wing ?

1960 BT7

I added 1/4-20 u-nuts to the feet of the mounts. That in combination with some lengths of all thread rod makes it pretty to get it back in the right place and bolted from the wheel well.

 

[RAC68]

Although I appreciate that taking off the wing is a pain that many will not even consider, I find this removal will makes your task faster and so much easier, in total, then doing the job with the wing in place.


A Side Story
Way back in 1968 when my Healey was my daily driver, its defroster was so insufficient that I often wondered if it was a planned practical joke. While visiting a salvage yard with a friend, I spotted a 1961 Olds Starfire Convertible that had been in a major accident with its blower easily accessible. Expecting that this convertible’s blower would be much more efficient, I purchased the unit at a good price for the motor alone as the blower case was smashed.

Returning home, I pulled the wing and extracted my original heater blower and extracted the motor by opening the case. Adapting the Olds motor to the Healey’s blower case and squirrel cage, I reinstalled the unit. When turned on, the defrosters transmitted a much greater volume of air to the point that it whistled. In the car, the unit looks and operates as original but now the defrosters are no joke and clear the windscreen.

Good Luck,
Ray (64BJ8P1)

 

[Neweys]

Many Thanks guys, will have a to this weekend.

Stuart

 

[Ashley Hinton MG parts]

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[BBH]

.....but unfortunately we can't see what range of parts you do make ( and their prices ) as the detail on the web site is for trade only.