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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 1/3/2006


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my heater does not blow,,,i replaced the blower motor,and it still does not blow,,i took it back apart and noticed that the actual fan blade is not turning with the motor,it just sits there making weird noises and not turning. the nut that holds the fan blade on is tight ,but the blade is not turning ,  how do i get it to spin with the motor? 1992 chevy astro van

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It sounds like the fan blade or "squirrel cage" will need to be replaced. It is probably made of plastic and the hole might be too big to allow it to be tightened to the fan motor shaft. Go to a local junk yard and you should be able to find one cheap. Bring along the old one to match up and make sure the hole is smaller on the replacement cage. Good luck.
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Kevin Pilotte

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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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