Furnace blower motor

[86Dolphino]

So I bought a new blower motor for my dolphin. It wasn't too hard to pull the old one out and install the new one. 

 

I thought I would share my re-oiling of the old one. I was told the wicks inside get dried out. 

 

I used a large flat head screwdriver to twist the tabs back see pic. 

Once all tabs were twisted back the top came off. And on the underside you could see what looked to be a wool wick. See pic. The picture is after I oiled it. I used some 10w30 oil.

 

I then turned it over and did the same to the other side. See pic 

My brushes appeared to be in great shape.

I cleaned and blew out all pieces including cylinder. After both sides oiled I put on the side without wires first. I used the screwdriver and hammer to tap the tabs back in. 

I then slid in the Armature and lid back in see pic. 

I then buttoned up the other side. 

 

Fairly easy. 

 

Something to consider is what's the best oil? 

I wonder if this one will work now. I'll keep it for a back up. 

If yours is squeaking and you don't want to spend 70 bucks this is a cheap fix. 

 

Hope this helps you all.