[Healeys] Blower Replacement

[warthodson at aol.com]

A large part of the air being directed to the defroster vents never actually
gets to the vents. It leaks out of holes under the superstructure below the
shroud, thru gaps between the shroud & the structure & thru gaps between the
dash board top & the shroud. These are difficult to locate & even more
difficult to plug on an assembled car.
Gary Hodson


-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Swain <rjswain at hotmail.com>
To: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, Oct 1, 2012 2:58 pm
Subject: [Healeys] Blower Replacement


Yesterday, I had to drive 90 miles, in pouring rain, in my BN4 which had been
sitting in rainy weather for 2 days. I had a great drive despite the weather
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but I could really appreciate the deficiencies of the stock blower (heater
motor) I had the footwell doors closed so all of the air from the blower was
being directed at the windscreen. What was directed was pitiful. I had the
sidecurtains in place but kept them open to get more air into the car. It was
warm so no heat was needed but it took a good 20 miles before the windscreen
would stay clear without continual mopping with a cloth. I have considered
replacing the blower with a bilge blower from a boat which would flow a lot
more air. I'm wondering, however, if there is a motor that bolts right into
the existing housing that is more powerful than the one supplied in
Austin-Healeys. I believe some Jags have a blower housing that's essentially
identical to the Healey one. Is the motor the same or possibly more powerful?
Any suggestions appreciated.
Rick Swainwww.classicmotorart.cafull-colour drawings of your car
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