<VV> So...worked on the vair some more

[JVHRoberts at aol.com]

Actually, it's the other way around. The blower SHOULD spin quite freely at 
low speeds, and I've had them coast for over 20 seconds in some cases. If it 
only spins once, the bearings are too tight, too worn, or they are new and the 
grease hasn't distributed itself yet. 
Although these blowers gobble immense amounts of power at speed, at low 
speeds, they use hardly any.


In a message dated 4/4/2005 7:45:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, pottsf at msn.com 
writes:
The blower should NOT coast for very long after you stop spinning it. Maybe
experts will chime in, but I think if the blower goes more than one
revolution after you stop turning it, you should consider replacing your
blower bearing. I am here repeating a standard I have heard/read here on VV.
I've never experienced a blower-bearing failure myself (but have replaced
them), so I am not reporting from direct experience.

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C