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Radiator Fan BBi - Help finding one

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  1. bikerider

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    #1 bikerider, Apr 19, 2015
    I have an 83 BBi, the driver's side Radiator Fan is not working. the fuses all look good. anyone know anywhere I could find a new fan motor or entire assembly?
     
  2. Steve Magnusson

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    #2 Steve Magnusson, Apr 19, 2015
    That really isn't a conclusive diagnosis as the relay for that fan or the fuseblock (or ground) connection may be bad. If the voltage on the two wires going to the motor is +12V (when the other fan motors are running), but the motor doesn't run, or, if you apply +12V to the two wires directly from the battery, but the motor doesn't run = then you'd have strong evidence to look for a new motor - have you made these tests?
     
  3. bikerider

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    #3 bikerider, Apr 19, 2015
    Ah okay, thanks. no i did not make any of these tests.
     
  4. lear60man

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    #4 lear60man, Apr 19, 2015
    Are they Spal fans? If so Im sure there are off the shelf replacements for cheap.
     
  5. samsaprunoff

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    #5 samsaprunoff, Apr 20, 2015
    Good day,

    If you cannot find some OEM replacements, then you can get them rebuilt for relatively cheap $$$... simply take the motor to an electric motor "rewind" shop where they can rewind the armature and/or replace the commutator,brushes, etc.

    Cheers,

    Sam
     
  6. BigTex

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    #6 BigTex, Apr 20, 2015
    that Lucas unit (similar to the early 308s) is shared with the V12 Jaguar, so trundle over to the closest vintage Jag shop, and order one!!

    I threw a couple away recently so cannot help you but they were burned, the brushes.
    They run all the time, in Texas.

    World Parts also has the Jag piece, around $142.
     
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    #7 BigTex, Apr 20, 2015
    Too early for a SPAL, I think.

    It's a cylinder motor in a strap mounting.
    Grainger has one "close enough" for $50.

    On a Boxer of course, you would want it "exactly correct" so I gave the OEM Lucas info.
     
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    #8 JTR, Apr 20, 2015
    Just check the brushes to be sure they just don't need replacing. Easy fix if so.
    John
     
  9. bikerider

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    #9 bikerider, Apr 21, 2015
    thanks for the replies
     
  10. suicidedoors1964

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  11. samsaprunoff

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    #11 samsaprunoff, Apr 21, 2015
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    Good day

    There is also another option that maintains the OEM covers and uses modern ATC fuese .... please forgive my shameless plug :) :

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/boxers-tr-m/140216-boxer-fuse-block-upgrade.html

    Cheers,

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  12. bikerider

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    #12 bikerider, Apr 21, 2015
    i checked the model of the fan it is a SPAL
     
  13. suicidedoors1964

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    #13 suicidedoors1964, Apr 22, 2015
    I would have gone with your solution but I thought you were doing limited runs?

    Regardless which option is chosen I wouldn't stay with the stock fuse box.

     

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