<VV> Blower Relay

[Harry Yarnell]

I'd be curious what the difference in current draw is between the old motor
and the new . The blower switch carries all that current. The switches are
getting old and they oxidize. More current means more heat at the contacts
which tends to destroy them. A relay bypasses this current; a prudent
installation in any blower motor of the period. Your switch may handle the
current just fine. Maybe not. A check of a voltage drop ACROSS the switch
contacts at high speed should give you some idea as to how the contacts are
working. How much difference? I don't know but 500 mv would give me pause.

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From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Carlton
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 8:24 AM
To: 'Ron'; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Blower Relay

Hi Guys,

Well I have a question here. I bought one of these new blowers from
Clark's at the Corsa Convention. Before I installed it I emailed
Clark's. I specifically asked about the need for a relay to be added
because of reports from the Corsa tech guide, The Helt books and members
on this list that the relay was necessary to keep from burning up the
heater control switch. The answer back to me "in writing" was that a
relay is NOT necessary and that they have never received a complaint
from any customers.

So what gives here?

IT is obvious that it draws current as when you kick in the highest
setting he dash lights flicker/dim momentarily.

Carlton Smith
Indianapolis, IN
Circle City Corvairs
65 Corsa convertible 10 Turbo


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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Ron
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 1:22 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Blower Relay

Does anybody know of a specific heater blower relay that's compatible
with 
the three speed Corvair blowers?  Knowing a NAPA or other part by it's
ID 
would help in finding one.  I can always use three individual relays but

since they make combination units it would be nice to find one.
RonH

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