Squirrel Cage

[72Rover]

If it's the cage won't turn you are looking for another motor. The cage itself has no bearings and probably can be sand blasted or wire wheeled to clean up and repaint. It will have a set screw holding it to the shaft, you may have to use heat to loosen the rust to turn the screw. Then take the motor to your local Auto electric repair guy and get another.

Roger, that.... I had something similar, though not quite so "over-stuffed".... The motor turned, grudgingly. Cleaned and painted everything, drizzled penetrating oil down the shaft and drilled a tiny hole ion the backside of the housing where lube wasn't easily applicable. The damned thing raised dust after that....

[BKP17]

This info was shared to me from from PaulD awhile back it may also help you

The blower motor fits several GM cars from the 70's and early 80's. The NAPA part number is: 655-1039. The fan that fits is 655-1406. The fan and motor fit the standard squirrel cage with some minor modification. The opening for the fan needs to be 1/2" greater in diameter or 1/4" all around. New mounting holes need to be drilled for motor.

[SeanG]

Alternate parts listed in this thread may be of help. http://gunsandrovers.com/showthread....heater+upgrade

[loose gravel]

If it's the cage won't turn you are looking for another motor. The cage itself has no bearings and probably can be sand blasted or wire wheeled to clean up and repaint. It will have a set screw holding it to the shaft, you may have to use heat to loosen the rust to turn the screw. Then take the motor to your local Auto electric repair guy and get another.

[scott]

If I weren't set on a kodiak I'd look at early 70s GM cars and or trucks. Should be very close in dimension

[landy67]

They weren't really squirrels, they were mice...

The bearing is seized, and it won't turn. Any recommendations where I can get a replacement? It's a Kodiak.

[scott]

What do you want with another squirrel?

[landy67]

So this is why they call it a Squirrel Cage?!?

Any idea where I can get a new one? This one is toast.