As a electrician I’ve done a few of these when I did building maintenance. Never ever did I consider driving the motor the wrong way to clean that rim of rust. This is fantastic Ted thank you.
@winstonwright3613
3 жыл бұрын
I watch almost all of your videos, but don't often comment, Ted. However that was absolutely awesome for anybody who's new to the trade and also for those of us who aren't new. The idea of tapping the wheel down so that you're able to clean all the rust rather than leaving a small ridge that you can't get to, and have to fight against, is something that hadn't occurred to me before. Very nice!
@LemonDropLab
Жыл бұрын
I came in to endow you with my TREMENDOUS gratitude for sharing your valuable talents on the interwebs. I, (nearly 60 year-old, bout to be homeless lady) just fixed the central air system in the house I'm staying in, and may have earned myself a few more months of shelter by doing so. Yes, I'm sobbing with gratitude for the help this, and other videos, provided. You can't even know. ❤❤❤
@HellsingSage
3 жыл бұрын
I've been using a wire wheel that fits my impact, its been really helpful for cleaning copper and rust.
@jimcarpenter2623
3 жыл бұрын
I never thought I would get so much enjoyment in learning the technique for removing the motor from the shaft! And I will try the "Jack" spray. Thanks!
@Josh-in9jh
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I struggled with this exact issue last week. Your troubleshooting videos and tips have taught me a lot.
@georgegibbs8696
3 жыл бұрын
That's the way I was taught to do it by an old master hvac guy. Only exception was he had only one kind of spray lubricant and wouldn't use anything but Aero Kroil.
@throttlebottle5906
3 жыл бұрын
""How To Remove a Rusted Blower Wheel"" have Ted change it? :))
@bobbromm2269
Жыл бұрын
I just went through this today. Mine was super frozen. Could not turn it at all or force it lower. I used Kroil and it was running out the bottom. I put my unit over 3 jack stands to support the housing and let the motor hang from it. I used a rivet gun and a flat set on the end of the shaft and just vibrated it while gently pushing. It came out using this technique but had to use a punch on the end of the rivet gun to force it completely out once the shaft was flush with the blower. Tried to make a puller using chain but didn't have any on hand stout enough. Didn't want to buy a puller for sure. The vibration was key and realize not everyone has one but helpful if you do. I have also had good luck removing tie rod ends on my cars using same rivet gun and flat set. Great video with good tips, thanks!
@thinkertoo2995
Ай бұрын
Saved me a lot of wear and tear . Thank you. ( Mine slipped out on the second push ! ! ! )
@sknight0391
3 жыл бұрын
8:03 MoneyShot !!!!!! 😎👍
@mattmiller9197
2 ай бұрын
Sir, please accept my sincere thanks from the bottom of my heart. I've been in the garage getting emotional about this problem. Thank you.
@jaa02130
Жыл бұрын
This was exactly what I was looking for. No need for pullers, maybe a brass small hammer to tap out the shaft. Thank you!
@johnchappell1076
Жыл бұрын
I rarely leave comments on videos, but this was such an amazingly helpful video that I had to echo all of the gratitude for sharing your genius idea - tap the fan the other way to get started! It totally worked! And after a bit of sanding and some WD40, it came right off. So, thank you, thank you, thank you!
@TedCookHVAC
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@ThomasWalker-m2y
3 ай бұрын
Ted, the smartest man in Greenville and mabeya in South Carolina and beyond.!!!!!!
@wrigs1010
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Wish I would have seen this video before I started. Would’ve saved me an hour of frustration
@jamesjudge7061
3 жыл бұрын
God bless you Ted...you make it look so easy!!!
@neilbrookins8428
Жыл бұрын
Just found this video and it worked! I had already sprayed wd40 and was banging on it with no luck before the video. Then I took your advice and hit it the wrong way- ie further on. That freed it up some. Then I took my adjustable wrench and twisted it back and forth. It just about fell off at that point. So the key for me was to push it on farther so that I could get my wrench on to twist it. Originally there wasn’t enough axle sticking out to fit the wrench on.
@jamesjohnson9050
3 жыл бұрын
Great video sir. I watched a guy years ago mushroom the top of the shaft and what he had to go thru to fix the issue and get a new motor in and I never used one. I’ve been doing this for almost 20 years and sand paper wd40 and a crescent wrench is always my best friend lol. Love the videos ted keep up the hard work
@robertj.2319
3 жыл бұрын
Once again Ted is the man! I have always done that the same way. you guys that use motor pullers and beat the hell out of the shaft, pay attention. Yes I have used a motor puller maybe 5 times in 15 years. Its about common sense and patience! Just do not knock the wheel or blade to far down because the motor side of that shaft is rusted too, and if you knock it to far down you will jam or lock the hub to the shaft and there will be hell to pay. I use KANO Aero kroil. Has always done great. Even WD40 on occasion, use what you have but combine it with patience. I will add Jack of all Sprays to my collection.
@RobertBrooksiii47
7 ай бұрын
I really mean it ... Experience beats stupidity all the time ... And I must stop to say thank you. Thank you thank you...
@fernandovillalpando8541
Жыл бұрын
Similar issue with my dryer blower fan, this was only that helped! Thank you!
@MrJessy39
6 ай бұрын
The key to this is to push the fan hub down first and use emery paper from the corrosion-free part of the shaft to the end. Ask me how I know (LOL). Great video and thanks a lot for brevity.
@georgecolson2649
3 ай бұрын
You are the man- worked like a champ, work smart, not hard!
@amathonn
7 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Great video. I've been pouring the penetrating oil to mine and pounding on the shaft to no avail. Gonna try your tips right away.
@johnlovasz7061
2 жыл бұрын
Used your method yesterday I still can't believe how it came out thanks John l
@RobertBrooksiii47
7 ай бұрын
I Love You Man... I really mean it ... Experience beats My stupidity all the time ... And I must stop to say thank you. Thank you thank you.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@peterhodgkins6985
3 жыл бұрын
I'm always interested in your tech tips!! It's a rare video that I don't learn something from you...
@jthonn
3 жыл бұрын
Man thanks for showing me this. I had a guy come over and change the squirrel cage on mine, the motor was still good, I don't know how after watching him beat the thing out like he did. I was actually surprised that the cage went bad, I thought they were one piece. Glad I called a service man out, because I would have changed the motor and still had the problem. A true case of anti DIY.
@rafars2246
Жыл бұрын
Mine was the same but came out very easily. I didn't even removed the three supports, just the bracket.
@catfeline1530
Жыл бұрын
Mechanics trick, heating up the sleeve where the shaft goes through will help that oil penetrate. The oil goes where the heat is. Don't make it too hot where it could warp the metal, just enough to help suck the oil in.
@derick441
3 жыл бұрын
You made it look easy. If you prep it well you don't need to use the puller. I had one I had to apply heat and still couldn't get it. Ended up coming back with a new cage.
@justingoss3147
3 жыл бұрын
Suggestion/Tip: I saw you struggle to put the straw back under the tape on the spray can. The indent slots on the lid are sized to snap in the straw!
@jimowen3764
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this type of thing. I am working on my own squirrel cage right now.
@haljordan9160
3 жыл бұрын
Kroil for the win. If its seized, Kroil takes care of it.
@stefanntredick3939
Жыл бұрын
Man I had a client yesterday and honestly I’ve never came across a rusted one so I didn’t know what to do but the blower still a little loud after I washed it and scraped all the crap off of it and I just had to work with that but now I seen this video I really want to go out there tell her no charge and do this now but I’m a small business just starting out this was my first customer
@jericosha2842
3 жыл бұрын
I like your method. I'll definitely use some of your tips. Most of the time my motor puller with my impact and socket will break it free right away.
@Brian_541
3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the old bull and young bull joke….but anyway main idea is dont rush, take your time, no need for a bunch of special 🛠 . Ted said it best work smarter not harder.
@LandonTheBugkid
Жыл бұрын
When you spin that blower wheel it makes my eardrums want to explode
@caru3257
3 жыл бұрын
I use a very similar way to remove motors. The difference is that I use an adjustable wrench to start dropping the motor. I don't carry a puller.
@Lilswaggflu24
5 күн бұрын
That tap was sweet
@JamesJ-d3h
18 күн бұрын
I find it really funny how most of the comments on here explain how to do this job better after learning how to do it in the first place😄
@TedCookHVAC
18 күн бұрын
lol
@cliffhregis
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video It helped a lot and saved time
@rynomuller2068
2 жыл бұрын
I've been using Q20 lubricant when I remove blower motors and shafts
@Giovani1718
Жыл бұрын
😆 haha!! Got it thanks 🙏🏾 buddy!
@hemrajdhanraj807
Жыл бұрын
very helpful thank you
@zachbartlett2829
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine that, this was Uploaded about 7 hours after i needed it
@ThomasWalker-m2y
3 ай бұрын
You Da Man Ted
@bestbomb17
Жыл бұрын
Mine won't budge for the life of me, i can't get it to spin with the adjustable wrench anymore, wd40'd it. Pushed the wheel deeper onto the motor spindle somehow, but hammering it off. It will not budge. Got it propped onto the blower duct assembly where motor is in free fall, and been bashing down on the spindle for an hour with a 10lbs hammer head. (Not mushroomed......yet)
@TedCookHVAC
Жыл бұрын
Ship it to me…. I will make a video of fixing it and ship it back to you for free.
@renzij6161
Жыл бұрын
Thank you your tips worked 🙏
@gregmercil3968
3 жыл бұрын
I changed one of these out on a 30 year old Day & Night unit yesterday. Sanded the shaft, used the foul smelling penetrating oil, then I just grabbed the shaft with my V jaw Channellocks and spun the blower wheel itself loose, came right off after that. Taking it off was the easy part. Those stupid belly band straps that hold the motor in are a real pain in the arse.
@rolandbedell6195
3 жыл бұрын
Have been using this technique for 10+ yrs but, using "PB Blaster" as the penetration.
@angryguy67
2 жыл бұрын
Leak check works well if you dont have wd40, or whatever spray you have.
@d.ricc6421
3 жыл бұрын
Little bit of 🛢 spray and a tap from the 🔨, epoxy end, finishes the job on that motor squirel cage. I like your video's Ted.
@Ted_E_Bear
3 жыл бұрын
A great video !
@russellhancock9765
3 жыл бұрын
You should try one on a fan from a Chicken House. All of that Dust and Amonia is rough on stuff. Luckily, We don't have to do that anymore. My Parents are retired Chicken Farmers from about 1972 until The Year 2000. Before they Retired, We had 4 Chicken Houses that were 40 feet wide and 250 feet long. They normally grew about 50,000 Chickens every 6 weeks. It was pretty easy after the Chickens learned how to eat and drink out of the Automatic Stuff, but those first 2 weeks was just like having a bunch of Human Babies. After they would get older and ready to be sold, We had 18/36inch fans to keep them from dying of heart attacks. Also water misters too. I have had a lot of practice changing belts and pullies that were rusted on like that.
@whitingservicesheatinganda3858
3 жыл бұрын
Do you ever use the blower hub puller tool?
@TedCookHVAC
3 жыл бұрын
No I do not ever need a puller. They just slow the process down.
@josephcrayton6945
Жыл бұрын
Excellent job
@leobergamo2931
Жыл бұрын
Very informatinve channel and lost the info and advice. not sure if you can help me out or not, but I have an old Leonard through wall air conditioner with the fan split in 2, the motor shaft is all rusted and pitted, the motor has no markings on it probably due to age an wear, any suggestions as to where I would find a replacement motor or would it be better just throwing it in the bin ? I wont be supprised if no one replys to this :(
@jeremyyoung5708
2 жыл бұрын
Been doin hvac 17 years... but ive got one on a 2015 gas pack thats so rusty i have no choice but to get a blower wheel . I tried relentlessly and it will not budge at all. Worst one ive ever seen
@TedCookHVAC
2 жыл бұрын
I could get it off.
@TedCookHVAC
2 жыл бұрын
Ship it to me I’ll do it on video
@Perly53
Жыл бұрын
Ted, my 2016 Ruud 3T package unit - when I took the top off to clean the evaporator coil - I could see that the blower wheel is very pitted on all the fan blades. How much efficiency is lost? Would replacing the wheel improve the unit’s efficiency? Thanks so much for your videos.
@paulcrescenti5581
3 жыл бұрын
Nicely demoed and done!
@danwittels5542
3 жыл бұрын
I think that hammer scared it off of there 😉
@Hvacr123
Жыл бұрын
Thank u man
@double_patchoutdoors
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ted! love your videos. Can you make a video touring the back of your van? It looks pretty cool from the small blips we see in it. Or have you done one that i cant find? Thanks!
@mark111943
3 жыл бұрын
And as if like magic! Well done sir
@davidpetersen7091
3 жыл бұрын
I "enjoy" your videos very much. Mr. Pete---------> aging hippie
@michaelbuono9826
Жыл бұрын
Dang, i dont think mine’s ever coming off
@karlschoen7297
3 жыл бұрын
I have been using one called Gibbs the motor company I get motors from had me try it works good. Haven't seen that one you have
@bryansimon4072
3 жыл бұрын
Yes master tech. Have a good weekend
@JohnDoe-jt9oq
3 жыл бұрын
I just use a puller
@paulharvey7193
Жыл бұрын
You are awesome
@peterrudy9207
3 жыл бұрын
Would there be a purpose to spray any lubricate on the shaft / base ?
@philllsxga.7737
3 жыл бұрын
How about heating the hub and using an air Hammer..
@FroppyWoppy
Жыл бұрын
thanks
@cypeman8037
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think it needed all that spray, the first application was enough.
@alphasxsignal
Жыл бұрын
Why not use a puller and don't have to tap.
@RiderNJack
Жыл бұрын
But nobody shows you how to take them out..
@gwiz9184
Жыл бұрын
PB blaster and fan puller, it’s a 10 second job.
@TedCookHVAC
Жыл бұрын
You cannot even hook the puller up and tighten it down on there in 10 seconds.
@gwiz9184
Жыл бұрын
@@TedCookHVAC don’t be so analytical,of course it’s not 10 seconds but your way is the long way,the way a rookie would do it.
@DCkondo
3 жыл бұрын
How bout a motor puller?
@williamserver4332
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@IFIXCASTLES
3 жыл бұрын
Preparation is everything here.
@Eddy63
3 жыл бұрын
Good vid ...
@toddbellefeuille5376
3 жыл бұрын
Ted for President!!!!
@dr.emilschaffhausen4683
9 ай бұрын
Why in hell are tolerances to tight on this crap?
@chrishelms1967
3 жыл бұрын
Wisdow over brut strength
@hvacjay3201
3 жыл бұрын
Lube and a hammer !🤣
@neilcvids2583
3 жыл бұрын
shop video !
@c_young-hvac4586
3 жыл бұрын
Call me weird but I like the smell of pb blaster aka foul smelling penetrating oil haha
@stephwaylonwells3218
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@realestateservicessaleshea99
3 жыл бұрын
🤠👍🏻
@MrChino1450
3 жыл бұрын
You seems like a cheap guy . Use w40 and buy the tool for remove the blower wheel .
@mattbauckman9907
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a handy dandy puller that I picked up at a supply house that works extremely well. The Jack of all sprays is the ticket. I carry a couple of cans in my van at all times. 👍
@kangaroogod
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@Doing_it_right_the_first_time
3 жыл бұрын
A couple of things, instead of trying to get a hammer to hit that thing just right I use a 5/8” deep socket that goes right over the shaft and touches the hub (I also put a washer between the socket and the fan hub, that way it does not marr it up and change the balance of the fan) very nicely and then I can hit it that way/drive it down and then secondly I put the penetrant whatever you want to use my choice of PB Blaster (there is no smell afterwards because there is no residue or anything left when I get done putting a new motor on) before I start sanding at least into the hole where the set bolt was, that way it gives it that extra time to start working while you’re sanding the shaft. Edward H. Of “Integrity Plumbing, Septic, Heating and Drain“ in Clinton, CT
@paulpatt5481
Жыл бұрын
I use a 6 inch 3/4 black pipe nipple (longer than a 5/8 in deep socket)
@RLTtizME
3 жыл бұрын
I will first yank on the shaft and then pistol whip it with my mallet. A couple of sprays of WD40 and then I beat it senseless once again. Choice expletives help the process. If still no success...I work it over with a sledge hammer and then fling it out the back door of my shop, usually in a rage. Final step is to go purchase a new assembly and motor, savoring the warm feeling of accomplishment.
@TedCookHVAC
3 жыл бұрын
LoL !! I like those methods !!
@scott_meyer
3 жыл бұрын
PB Blaster works good.
@onenikkione
3 жыл бұрын
yeah but can't get pass the nasty odor
@jorgeespinoza4002
2 жыл бұрын
God is Good! 🙏🏼❤️ Amen
@anykinehobbyguy808
Жыл бұрын
I should have watched your video before pounding the shaft. 😬
@MrStick830
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I was having trouble taking out the motor at a job and found your video. Followed the steps and motor came out right away. You saved my behind 😂😂
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