Squirrel Cage

[landy67]

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

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

[scott]

What do you want with another squirrel?

[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]

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

[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.

[SeanG]

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

[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.

[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....

[cnfowler]

Yours can definitely be cleaned up and painted. Way less work than finding a different one and making it fit. Will look like mine when you're done.







Colin

[dporter110]

I just went through this myself. Disassemble the motor and you can most likely fix the bearings. There are three small steel rivets that I had to drill to refit the brass bearing back into the spring steel cage. When I pulled mine apart the brass bearing came out with the shaft. I believe I used a 1/8 x 1/4 aircraft rivet to put it back together. PM me your address if you take it apart and I'll drop some in the mail for you.

[landy67]

I never did anything about this, and I've just started looking again. I found this motor on most of the auto parts places and it looks like it will fit to replace the existing motor, but I'm going to have to find a replacement squirrel cage, mine is beyond salvage. Nobody seems to list the dimensions of anything. Does anyone know where I can find squirrel cages by dimension and rotation?

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[landy67]

Here's an update... I squirted this thing with penetrating oil and did everything I could to free it up, but I couldn't make it work. I pulled it out tonight, and it spin's freely. I'll have to check the directions on the PB Blaster. It may be soak with penetrating oil and let it sit for 3 years.

[RustCollector]

If you can convince the mice to stay in there and run a bit, you might be able to charge your battery.

[HybridIIA]

This certainly doesn’t look like it is in good shape, but mentions the motor works and squirrel cage looks pretty good

https://www.facebook.com/groups/9008...50677941621784

[cnfowler]

If you can convince the mice to stay in there and run a bit, you might be able to charge your battery.

Underrated comment. This just couldn't go unacknowledged.


Colin