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kevins2 11-24-2024 04:07 PM

Dual fan replacement brushes?
 
One of the front dual fan motors stopped working. I removed the fans and got the one that was not working to run but the brushes are worn out so not worth putting it back in the car with those brushes. The motors are Dayton model 3LCH7. I haven't been able to find a positive match for replacement brushes but a website called Zoro has Dayton brushes that look like the right ones. They are around $50 and I can get a new motor for $71 so I'd probably do that if I can't find a more reasonable brush replacement (I'd go ahead and replace both motors since the brushes are likely worn out in the other one as well). The car has just shy of 20,000 miles. Has anyone dealt with this or have any suggestions?

Thanks,

Kevin

twobjshelbys 11-24-2024 04:40 PM

Take the old ones to grainger

PDUB 11-25-2024 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys (Post 1526263)
Take the old ones to grainger

If that doesn't work, then $21 more for a new motor is a no-brainer...

kevins2 11-26-2024 05:13 AM

To close out this thread, the dual front Dayton model 3LCH7 motors are readily available at Grainger, Amazon and a number of other sites as well. As Tony suggested, Grainger will take the old motors for recycling - they offer no monetary value. All of these sites also sell replacement brush sets for Dayton motors but none that are compatible with this model. Looking at how the brushes are mounted in the motor, they are in brass housings not intended to be opened and are fastened with tabs to a non-conductive plate that is riveted in place, so not intended to be replaced either. So, these motors are essentially designed as inexpensive throw-aways and not intended to be refurbished.

twobjshelbys 11-26-2024 12:58 PM

My suggestion was to take the old brushes to grainger, but if they can't be replaced find the new motor.


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