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Project1970 · 07-12-2002, 12:03 PM

Just wondering if there's any tips or tricks to it. My dad remembers it being a royal pain last time but I don't see why and he doesn't remember why.

Maybe that's why I've gotta replace it.

Factory A/C if that makes a difference, it probably does...

tom hand · 07-12-2002, 12:49 PM

You are testing my memory, but it seems I remember one of the bolts that hold the blower motor in on a/c trucks is blocked by the hood hinge. I am almost sure I had to remove the hinge to get it out.

**ThreeQuarter** · 07-12-2002, 12:54 PM

I had to take the hinge off (not to mention the hood). Maybe there's a trick to it but I didn't see it.

Good luck!

highwaydevil · 07-12-2002, 07:02 PM

I could get the top ones without a problem, it's the one buried down behind the passenger fender that was hard. A previous owner cut a hole in the fender, made it easy for me.

RipMeyer · 07-12-2002, 08:57 PM

Use something to prop open the hood, scratch marks where the bolts go on the hinge so you can line up the hood properly when you replace the hinge. Its REALLY EASY, Give it a go.

Project1970 · 07-13-2002, 05:29 AM

*eeps*

The hinge? I've gotta remove the hinge?

Oh well, now's as good as time as ever to realign the hood.

I can't take driving around Phoenix without A/C anymore!!!

Project1970 · 07-13-2002, 10:23 PM

Oh, and forgive me if this sounds utterly retarded - what's the preferred method for supporting the hood? A two-by-four from the latch to the radiator?

Longhorn Man · 07-13-2002, 10:43 PM

Thats how my hood has been held open every time for the last 1 1/2 years. Well, Actually I just fixed it.

*racedvl* · 07-13-2002, 11:54 PM

I guess it's just the way I did it, but I'm unsafe type of person. I just undid the passenger side hood hinge from the fender and slid it forward and let it rest on the inner fender.

ibjoker69 · 07-14-2002, 12:37 PM

Did you make sure that it was not just a bad ground on the blower first, like mine was? If it is it sure saves alot of work. I recomend checking it out fully prior to the change. Sometimes, I will jump to fast and wind up replacing something that works.
Joker69

Project1970 · 07-14-2002, 05:09 PM

It runs, but it draws way too much current. Kills switches all the time.

chevyman 68 C/10 · 07-15-2002, 08:22 PM

Thats how I have always done them, remove the hindge and prop the hood --piece of cake

Project1970 · 07-16-2002, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by racedvl
I guess it's just the way I did it, but I'm unsafe type of person. I just undid the passenger side hood hinge from the fender and slid it forward and let it rest on the inner fender.

I decided to give that a shot...and it actually worked really well, I don't think there was really anything unsafe about it!

So now I've got a new blower motor and an aligned hood.

Paul Clark · 07-16-2002, 10:13 AM

Replaced mine last winter. The neighbor just happened to have received a flex screw driver for Christmas. The shaft is bendable, kinda like some desk lamps. You can put sockets or screw driver tips on it. It worked great. Didn't have to touch the hinge.

07-12-2002, 12:03 PM	#1
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Replacing blower motor? Just wondering if there's any tips or tricks to it. My dad remembers it being a royal pain last time but I don't see why and he doesn't remember why. Maybe that's why I've gotta replace it. Factory A/C if that makes a difference, it probably does... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-12-2002, 12:49 PM	#2
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	You are testing my memory, but it seems I remember one of the bolts that hold the blower motor in on a/c trucks is blocked by the hood hinge. I am almost sure I had to remove the hinge to get it out. __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

07-12-2002, 12:54 PM	#3
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,521	I had to take the hinge off (not to mention the hood). Maybe there's a trick to it but I didn't see it. Good luck! __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

07-13-2002, 05:29 AM	#6
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	eeps The hinge? I've gotta remove the hinge? Oh well, now's as good as time as ever to realign the hood. I can't take driving around Phoenix without A/C anymore!!! __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-13-2002, 10:23 PM	#7
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Oh, and forgive me if this sounds utterly retarded - what's the preferred method for supporting the hood? A two-by-four from the latch to the radiator? __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-12-2002, 07:02 PM	#4
highwaydevil Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Platteville, Colorado Posts: 1,067	I could get the top ones without a problem, it's the one buried down behind the passenger fender that was hard. A previous owner cut a hole in the fender, made it easy for me.

07-12-2002, 08:57 PM	#5
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	Use something to prop open the hood, scratch marks where the bolts go on the hinge so you can line up the hood properly when you replace the hinge. Its REALLY EASY, Give it a go.

07-13-2002, 10:43 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Thats how my hood has been held open every time for the last 1 1/2 years. Well, Actually I just fixed it.

07-13-2002, 11:54 PM	#9
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I guess it's just the way I did it, but I'm unsafe type of person. I just undid the passenger side hood hinge from the fender and slid it forward and let it rest on the inner fender.

07-14-2002, 12:37 PM	#10
ibjoker69 hahaha Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bakersfield, Ca USA Posts: 131	Did you make sure that it was not just a bad ground on the blower first, like mine was? If it is it sure saves alot of work. I recomend checking it out fully prior to the change. Sometimes, I will jump to fast and wind up replacing something that works. Joker69 __________________ 69lwb, 29 A coupe hotrod, 55 chevy hardtop,

07-14-2002, 05:09 PM	#11
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	It runs, but it draws way too much current. Kills switches all the time. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-15-2002, 08:22 PM	#12
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	Thats how I have always done them, remove the hindge and prop the hood --piece of cake __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

07-16-2002, 10:13 AM	#14
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	Replaced mine last winter. The neighbor just happened to have received a flex screw driver for Christmas. The shaft is bendable, kinda like some desk lamps. You can put sockets or screw driver tips on it. It worked great. Didn't have to touch the hinge.



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