Heater Blower Motor help? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dave Reed · 12-21-2003, 03:09 AM

I have no heat and it is cold. I first checked the fuse. It was blown. I replaced it. I know have power to the motor but it doesn't turn. So I took it out. It does not spin very freely. It made a lot of noise before it quit so I figure I will get a new one. This is a 1970 non AC cab. I saw a replacement motor at Brothers online, but my old one is in a housing that mounts to the box and is welded in. Do they sell these complete?

Here is what I mean:

That isn't what I pulled out. What do I need to do?

A.P. · 12-21-2003, 06:51 AM

When my heater blower died, I got one from the auto junk yard. Its been working great. Check these guys out.
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/60_72/046-065.pdf

da-burb · 12-21-2003, 10:43 AM

Welded? The air box that the fan motor is mounted to is plastic. If someone fabbed a new air box I would replace it with a used one and get the right blower motor. The last one I got was $18 new at NAPA Auto Parts.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-21-2003, 10:46 AM

Got any pic's of the welded box?? If you need a new box I may have one around here somewhere..

Dave Reed · 12-21-2003, 11:50 AM

I wish I had a digital camera. The part that bolts to the box. The part that you need a gasket for. It isn't welded to the box it is welded to that. It is more than that picture above.

You have the motor and the fan cage. What is that part those 2 are attached to?

da-burb · 12-21-2003, 12:38 PM

this is what you need. and this screws to the plastic box on the firewall.

jhow66 · 12-21-2003, 12:41 PM

It all comes as a unit when you buy a new one..

Dave Reed · 12-21-2003, 01:20 PM

So what is this crap?

They only sell you this peice?

Dave Reed · 12-21-2003, 01:22 PM

I need that piece. Who has a cheap one?

da-burb · 12-21-2003, 01:24 PM

I don't know what it is for, but it isn't for a 67-72 truck. It looks like it is a "universal" fit for the guy that enjoys making a 15 minute job into an all day affair.

like i said, NAPA Auto Parts has the whole thing for $20 or less.

Dave Reed · 12-21-2003, 01:37 PM

Thanks. I will check them out today.

How about a fan cage? Mine is a little chewed.

da-burb · 12-21-2003, 02:43 PM

fans are available too. They cost more than the motor if I remember right. Should be available in plastic and mouse-proof metal. Otherwise someone here probably has a good one to sell. Ask on the parts board.

71-longbed · 12-21-2003, 03:40 PM

15 bucks at schucks

Dave Reed · 12-21-2003, 05:50 PM

The local parts had a motor. He couldn't believe he had one in stock. These trucks are rare up here in New England.

I also replaced the thermostat. Looks like it still had the original one in it. It fell apart before I got it out. The heat still isn't all that hot. I guess I will need a new heater core soon. Oh well.

Thanks everyone for your input.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-21-2003, 07:32 PM

welcome to the board discreet
make sure the cables that open and close the doors arent broken or inoperable that would cause no heat or low heat and is a little easier than a heater core

Dave Reed · 12-21-2003, 11:54 PM

I pulled on the cable with my pliers and I think I got it all the way. I wasn't in the mood to pull everything apart, but maybe I will next weekend. I have thought about that.

I just don't want to put any money into the truck now. The rear frame, the sub frame, the trailing arms, the bed, and possibly the cab are rusted beyond repair. I just need it occasionally for short drives. I figured I will pull it apart after we get the new house next summer.

A.P. · 12-22-2003, 06:21 AM

Welcome to the board.

12-21-2003, 03:09 AM	#1
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Heater Blower Motor help? I have no heat and it is cold. I first checked the fuse. It was blown. I replaced it. I know have power to the motor but it doesn't turn. So I took it out. It does not spin very freely. It made a lot of noise before it quit so I figure I will get a new one. This is a 1970 non AC cab. I saw a replacement motor at Brothers online, but my old one is in a housing that mounts to the box and is welded in. Do they sell these complete? Here is what I mean: That isn't what I pulled out. What do I need to do?

12-21-2003, 06:51 AM	#2
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	When my heater blower died, I got one from the auto junk yard. Its been working great. Check these guys out. http://www.truckandcarshop.com/60_72/046-065.pdf __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

12-21-2003, 10:43 AM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Welded? The air box that the fan motor is mounted to is plastic. If someone fabbed a new air box I would replace it with a used one and get the right blower motor. The last one I got was $18 new at NAPA Auto Parts. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

12-21-2003, 10:46 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Got any pic's of the welded box?? If you need a new box I may have one around here somewhere.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-21-2003, 12:38 PM	#6
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	this is what you need. and this screws to the plastic box on the firewall. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

12-21-2003, 11:50 AM	#5
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	I wish I had a digital camera. The part that bolts to the box. The part that you need a gasket for. It isn't welded to the box it is welded to that. It is more than that picture above. You have the motor and the fan cage. What is that part those 2 are attached to?

12-21-2003, 12:41 PM	#7
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	It all comes as a unit when you buy a new one.. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

12-21-2003, 01:20 PM	#8
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	So what is this crap? They only sell you this peice?

12-21-2003, 01:22 PM	#9
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	I need that piece. Who has a cheap one?

12-21-2003, 01:24 PM	#10
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I don't know what it is for, but it isn't for a 67-72 truck. It looks like it is a "universal" fit for the guy that enjoys making a 15 minute job into an all day affair. like i said, NAPA Auto Parts has the whole thing for $20 or less.

12-21-2003, 01:37 PM	#11
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Thanks. I will check them out today. How about a fan cage? Mine is a little chewed.

12-21-2003, 02:43 PM	#12
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	fans are available too. They cost more than the motor if I remember right. Should be available in plastic and mouse-proof metal. Otherwise someone here probably has a good one to sell. Ask on the parts board. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

12-21-2003, 03:40 PM	#13
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	15 bucks at schucks __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

12-21-2003, 05:50 PM	#14
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	The local parts had a motor. He couldn't believe he had one in stock. These trucks are rare up here in New England. I also replaced the thermostat. Looks like it still had the original one in it. It fell apart before I got it out. The heat still isn't all that hot. I guess I will need a new heater core soon. Oh well. Thanks everyone for your input.

12-21-2003, 07:32 PM	#15
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,286	welcome to the board discreet make sure the cables that open and close the doors arent broken or inoperable that would cause no heat or low heat and is a little easier than a heater core __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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12-21-2003, 11:54 PM	#16
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	I pulled on the cable with my pliers and I think I got it all the way. I wasn't in the mood to pull everything apart, but maybe I will next weekend. I have thought about that. I just don't want to put any money into the truck now. The rear frame, the sub frame, the trailing arms, the bed, and possibly the cab are rusted beyond repair. I just need it occasionally for short drives. I figured I will pull it apart after we get the new house next summer.

12-22-2003, 06:21 AM	#17
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Welcome to the board.

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