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Post by Andrew G. on Oct 18, 2014 2:46:09 GMT -5
Well of course, you'd pull the bearing FIRST.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2014 12:17:56 GMT -5
Well of course, you'd pull the bearing FIRST. The only reason to clean it rather than replace it is if you cant pull it.
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Post by Jordan U on Oct 19, 2014 14:01:28 GMT -5
The only reason to clean it rather than replace it is if you cant pull it. I couldn't pull it...
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Post by Jordan U on Oct 19, 2014 14:01:42 GMT -5
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Post by Adam D. on Oct 19, 2014 16:51:07 GMT -5
Yeah, you definitely need a pair of bearing pullers for this. I mean.. yeah, you could try flushing out the old unsealed bearing with brake cleaner first, but simply buying a new bearing from a place like Fastenal or Grainger is probably cheaper. Ya, after I went through 2 cans of contact cleaner in a attempt to repair them... It's better to get the tools, and buy bearings each time you run across a noisy fan.. Saves you the greasy and dirty mess also..
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Post by Jordan U on Oct 20, 2014 8:46:18 GMT -5
Ya, after I went through 2 cans of contact cleaner in a attempt to repair them... It's better to get the tools, and buy bearings each time you run across a noisy fan.. Saves you the greasy and dirty mess also.. This is undoubtedly a better idea, would probably save a lot of time too. The mess is a good point also, my Caribbean Breeze is now forever going to be slick and slimy.
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Post by Adam D. on Oct 20, 2014 13:19:28 GMT -5
One good way to test the bottom bearing.. With the top off, plug in the fan whiling holding it by the shaft, near the top bearing.. If you hear any noise still, than you'll know it's the bottom one too..
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Post by Jordan U on Oct 24, 2014 6:58:09 GMT -5
One good way to test the bottom bearing.. With the top off, plug in the fan whiling holding it by the shaft, near the top bearing.. If you hear any noise still, than you'll know it's the bottom one too.. I was thinking about how to test that yesterday, that's what I'll have to do. I sure hope at least the bottom bearing is okay, its going to be even more of a production to get that bottom bearing changed out too.
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 5, 2014 22:11:46 GMT -5
Update!
The bearing puller has finally arrived! If I have time, I will try to remove the bearing on Friday, make it to the store and get a new bearing, put it on, and get it running finally! Chances of all this happening are pretty slim, but I'll give it a shot.
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Post by Adam D. on Nov 6, 2014 16:59:17 GMT -5
Great!!
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 13, 2014 22:34:19 GMT -5
For those that have been following this thread and/or my YouTube, you'll know that this Caribbean Breeze fan had me really excited for a while. However, its been gradually going down hill as I investigated further and further. Unfortunately, tonight it finally hit rock bottom. I tried for over an hour to remove the bearing with the bearing puller, it got to a point where I was working on it with so much force, my tools were bending. I've reached the conclusion that there must have been a manufacturing defect or something with this particular unit where the bearing is just stuck on there. I know I've never replaced a bearing in a ceiling fan, but I'm not mechanically inept, I've rebuilt entire vehicular engines before, and I know how to use a bearing puller. I should be able to get it off. Anyways, I can't seem to for whatever dumb reason, so I put it back together, hung it back up, and there it hangs on my fan room ceiling, loud as a lawnmower. And there it will stay, until maybe one day Dan, Adam, or any of you other experienced veterans maybe could take a look at it, or if Tom/Dan wants it for the Fanimation museum...I'm contemplating buying another one, or a similar one at least, because I don't like the idea of putting this much time and money into it and ending up with nothing. Any suggestions?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 0:28:02 GMT -5
Take it to a motor shop, have them pull the bearings for you.
These are far too common for the museum.
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 14, 2014 13:36:04 GMT -5
Take it to a motor shop, have them pull the bearings for you. These are far too common for the museum. That's what I figured. I'm Not sure where I would take it around here, if I knew of a place and it won't cost an outrageous amount, I would.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 14:52:33 GMT -5
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 15, 2014 12:00:47 GMT -5
Really? That’s very surprising to me. I’ll have to make some calls this week and see what people will offer, I’m sure most of these places are closed today.
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