How to Remove Stuck Rusted Blower Motor Shafts

[@chatrkat]

Ted, I have watched almost your entire library of videos at this point. I never doubt your abilities to remove a fan or blower from a shaft! Or perform any other repairs, regardless of what the comments from viewers. I also thank you for the tips I have learned that help me do a better job. Best regards from snowy Chicago.

[@albertmcalister9066]

I spent 45 years in a service truck before I retired. I enjoy watching your videos, and I agree with everything you’re doing. Here’s a little trick for worst case scenario. Center punch the end of the motor shaft slightly off centered towards the flat spot on the shaft. Drill hole down the center of the shaft towards the motor. Keep increasing the bit size and you will eventually make a cut right down the flat spot of the motor shaft, which gives it slack to come out of the fan blade or blower wheel. If you have a good drill and a good set of drill, bitch, you will be amazed at how quick you can do this.

[@CommercialGasEngineerVideos]

Thanks for the tips

[@OnusBones]

Curtis (HVAC Guy) uses a wire wheel on the shafts that seems pretty quick and easy for removing the rust.

[@tpanther9567]

I never get tired of watching you do this. Can learn alot by sitting back and watching.

[@OcRefrig]

Great video ! Yep , My Dad Taught Me this EXACT method 40 Years ago. Has NEVER Failed me. Only thing I do different is I use WD-40. I LOVE WD-40 !!! It Has Worked Great for me over all these years. I Don’t even Have a Puller on the Truck or its buried so deep somewhere I have not seen it in many years. 1) Next Motor I get like this - I have a possible improvement to this method. Use a 4” grinder to sand the shaft ( much quicker I’m thinking ) 2) I saw a guy the other day use a wire wheel on a cordless drill instead of the sand paper. I’ll try that too. Thats a possible upgrade to this method.

[@AaronPowellvox]

I’ve been doing service for 25 years. I’ve always used this method. I’ve never had a puller. Never needed one.

[@OcRefrig]

Me neither. Since 1981. Never have used one.

[@jamesa.smith.7794]

Thanks! Your video helped me to remove a stuck blower motor!

[@HenryMancini-rg3xm]

I’ve been doing the way you just did for 30 years. Only used a puller once and that was enough for me

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

The first one I remember doing was in circa 1977, sixteen years old. Change out on a 50s Carrier air handler.

[@mimelio]

You make it seem easy... There is no pro like an old pro, par excellence

[@search_eternal]

Nice video. I did one today and basically did everything you did.

[@549BR]

Thus concludes the first in a series for 2024 of Ted Does lectures; not to be confused with Ted Talks lectures. 😎

[@watermanone7567]

Nice work, that's the way I used to do it, but never had Jack of all Sprays. Thanks for the video.

[@user-bn2ei1jg5r]

All man jack spray is the best ever. I thought I was the only one that used that. I can vouch for that procedure works every time

[@thefixer6973]

great video! my dad taught me that years ago but not on blowers. hope all is well with burst water pipe. and your shop

[@65bugnut]

You did it the way that I was taught. I never used a puller.

[@stevencossaboon3237]

Nice work Ted.

[@mypindiwala]

You are real Superman .

[@zunar_j5_933]

You have fully converted me to Jack of all Sprays, they need to sponsor you! :)

[@daviddesilva4971]

Thanks for the lesson, Ted...and thxs for the vids!

[@azaztec3847]

Pullers with the four set screws to hold the tool to the hub are difficult to set to the hub. Tha k you for your generosity to tech the method ❤

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

I'm going to try the Jack of all sprays. The other one Ted mentioned was the Deep Creep that I've been using. Worked great on some 2" BMI unions, when I recently replaced a steam boiler.

[@myHVAClife]

Saw someone here use a puller yesterday with the added help of an impact drill. Damn! They think it looks fancy I guess. I personally like the challenge. But I did use my puller a few years ago, to wedge some boxes to keep them from sliding around in the truck.

[@zekenzy6486]

Great Video. Thank you for sharing

[@user-fo3oy7hy5h]

Good job Ted, but a wire brush wheel attached to a drill is faster.

[@frankmontefusco6016]

Thanks for great videos you do!!

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

Good instruction, thanks

[@danobrien3109]

That would be a good thing doing it in real time Theodore. If clients are paying you by the hour they want you in and out for the least amount of money. Even with a puller you should be cleaning the shaft before trying to remove the motor from the wheel. What do you do with motors that have had the shaft cut because it was too long and they did a hack job when they cut it. We all know that with enough time any motor can be pulled without a puller, but time is money( the clients money). Thanks 👍👍🇨🇦

[@kevingrant2067]

Good video, I pretty much use the same method, but I carry a side grinder with a cut off wheel and a puller as well (sometimes ya just got to show it who’s the boss) 🤣

[@williamserver4332]

Great video. Thanks

[@TedCookHVAC]

Glad you liked it!

[@CommercialGasEngineerVideos]

Thanks. This is a good vid.

[@robertbartoe1432]

Preach on the delay. Sometimes it seems like forever!

[@charlestomasino9161]

Ive done that same thing except sand the shaft but thats a good idea too

[@stanyoung6593]

Thank you for teaching me something new. Iv'e fought with a blower once or twice, but I never thought to drive in on further before cleaning the shaft. On a related subject, can anyone tell me the optimal positon for the blower wheel within the housing? Iv'e always just tried to center it. It might not even matter if its not centered.

[@alexv3866]

Very good!

[@icicleVR15]

Boss level sh!t .. show em how it’s done Ted .. hope all is well

[@robalexander7348]

Thanks Ted 😉 👍 Au

[@TedCookHVAC]

Any time!

[@bryansimon4072]

Used a puller when I first started, soon discovered that you really don’t need them . They cause more problems than they solve.

[@hvactechwanttobe1499]

Jack of All Sprays is a good stuff

[@glenncastellow3300]

If you want a real challenge, move to the beach, that shaft in the video is a two week old motor. Believe me, it can be sand paper, drill bits, pullers, touches, sledgehammers. I've pulled, pullers in half. Good video though for everyday in land stuff. Stay safe.

[@gordonpotts753]

I like it

[@27jtroyer]

No. $100 bill on the shaft ?

[@HVACGUY]

👍

[@caru3257]

I don’t own a puller either and I do it about the same way. I don’t use the mallet.

[@RayRay-nb7tn]

Bought a puller and guess where it is? Still in the same spot I left it on the shelf.

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Cowboy, Show HVAC GUY how you do this !

[@christopherreus7799]

Puller Ted 😂

[@joeshearer1247]

Ok yea that one was too easy. Get a good air handler one that is seized and can’t get it to bust free at all with the adjustable

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

You're probably not removing the set screw. Watch Ted's video again closely.

[@TedCookHVAC]

The initial "bust free" is not done by spinning, but by tapping the wheel DOWN further onto the shaft. I have had some very difficult ones before.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2mycnaGrdOsms0

[@user-do9kj8nx8w]

Koolin' with Krause calls Ted out on the puller. Gauntlet thrown down. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnXMnKate6x3hpI 🤠

[@zackmax7184]

You just don't have a Miss Molly to ride in The Truck with You.

[@IceWhiteice22]

Just use a puller, lol.

[@joeshearer1247]

If any one is wondering why Ted hates pullers so much. His 1st wife ex husband is the guy who invented them. Need I say more? Ted likes doing things the hard way if he personal vendetta against something

[@TedCookHVAC]

LOL

[@GreyRockOne]

it's whatever YOU want to call it, not us.. SMH

[@Eddy63]

Real men don't use or need pullers Good demo ... Thx

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