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[GMCnet] John Bewersi's direct replacement fan [message #269933]

Sun, 18 January 2015 15:46

Advanced Concept Ener

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I have been told changing the fan belt with this fan requires some clipping of the blades to get the belt over it. Doesn't sound right but thought I would ask. It's been almost 20 years since I changed the belt on my 78 Royale and that was a 403 not a 455 in this coach. It wasn't easy but did not require me to remove anything else.

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Re: [GMCnet] John Bewersi's direct replacement fan [message #269935 is a reply to message #269933]

Sun, 18 January 2015 16:35

LarryInSanDiego

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I usually just "weave" the belt one blade at a time going on or coming off. It's that tight?

Larry Engelbrecht San Diego, CA '73 26' ex-Glacier TZE063V100319 03/07/73

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Re: [GMCnet] John Bewersi's direct replacement fan [message #269942 is a reply to message #269935]

Sun, 18 January 2015 17:05

USAussie

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G'day,

On my 1975 Avion if the old belt is still in one piece I just cut it off.

I too have installed a new belt(s) by threading them between the fan and the ring one blade at a time.

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Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Engelbrecht

I usually just "weave" the belt one blade at a time going on or coming off. It's that tight?
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Re: [GMCnet] John Bewersi's direct replacement fan [message #269950 is a reply to message #269933]

Sun, 18 January 2015 18:40

Matt Colie

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Advanced Concept Ener wrote on Sun, 18 January 2015 16:46

I have been told changing the fan belt with this fan requires some clipping of the blades to get the belt over it. Doesn't sound right but thought I would ask. It's been almost 20 years since I changed the belt on my 78 Royale and that was a 403 not a 455 in this coach. It wasn't easy but did not require me to remove anything else.

I can't get a belt past my fan anyway, so I unbolt the clutch and change belts and put it back when I am done.

Matt

Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
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SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit

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Re: [GMCnet] John Bewersi's direct replacement fan [message #269952 is a reply to message #269933]

Sun, 18 January 2015 18:44

kerry pinkerton

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I did not have to clip the blades and that would effect the balance. Just weave the belt over the blades. Btw, after 800 miles I can say without question this fan is DEFINITELY quieter.

Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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Re: [GMCnet] John Bewersi's direct replacement fan [message #269964 is a reply to message #269952]

Sun, 18 January 2015 20:40

powwerjon

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I have 2200 miles on the new Bewersi Fan setup. If you cut or clip any of the blades you will upset the balance of the rotating assembly and can cause all sorts of issues with the fan clutch and the water pump. The assembly comes balanced when you get it. I had no issues with the belts or fan clutch when I installed it before the trip. I use a 2747 fan clutch and I almost cannot hear the fan run verses the old metal fan assembly.
J.R. Wright
30' Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Location in Tucson

> On Jan 18, 2015, at 6:44 PM, Kerry Pinkerton wrote:
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> I did not have to clip the blades and that would effect the balance. Just weave the belt over the blades. Btw, after 800 miles I can say without
> question this fan is DEFINITELY quieter.
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
>
> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
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Re: [GMCnet] John Bewersi's direct replacement fan [message #270070 is a reply to message #269952]

Tue, 20 January 2015 21:47

John Biwersi

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You are correct as to the potential negative affects of loosing the balance of these fans. Glad to hear that you are enjoying the reduced noise level.

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Re: [GMCnet] John Bewersi's direct replacement fan [message #270120 is a reply to message #269933]

Wed, 21 January 2015 20:43

Chris Tyler

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Is there a link to this fan? Is the the multiblade fan from Applied?
Also, does it retain the same fan clutch?

76 Glenbrook

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Re: [GMCnet] John Bewersi's direct replacement fan [message #270127 is a reply to message #270120]

Wed, 21 January 2015 23:04

powwerjon

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I have been running for the 2200 miles from MI to AZ. Great unit.
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/1621
Uses same fan clutch, I presently have the 2747 on the coach and will try the 2797 in the spring.

J.R. Wright
30' Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Location in Tucson

> On Jan 21, 2015, at 7:43 PM, Chris Tyler wrote:
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> Is there a link to this fan? Is the the multiblade fan from Applied?
> Also, does it retain the same fan clutch?
> --
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