heater blower motor removal

[slo poke]

Does anyone know how to remove heater blower motor with dealer installed re-circulating heater? thanks in advance for any help

[RICH MUISE]

Slo poke..not sure why you're not getting a response on this. I took mine out so long ago I don't remember how it came out. I'm not remembering any particular difficulties, so it's probably just a hunt for what's holding it in. LOL...Not much help, but better than being totally ignored on one of your first posts.
Rich

[slo poke]

Thanks Rich. I think I figured out how to remove it. Next problem is finding a new blower motor. I live just south of Detroit and this time of year a heater is a beautiful thing.

[gasman826]

There's one on eBay located in Howell.  Doesn't say factory or dealer installed.  I have a couple of used factory installed ones.

[sprink88]

There is a difference between factory and dealer installed?

[RICH MUISE]

Sprink...we've had a few old threads going on this. Yes, there is a difference. The heater that was factory installed used outside air, and thus also used the large hole in the top cowl area to get that air. The dealer installed heaters only recirculated the cabin air, and only used the large bottom hole in the firewall, with a plate covering the unused hole in the cowl area (above the rib)
Rich

[gasman826]

Dug out the blower motors.  One was fried and the other was pretty noisy.  But bother of these were OEM/factory installed heaters.  All my dealer installed stuff sold fast and a long time ago.  Those heaters fit about anything with a flat mounting surface.  Bolt them on, run 12v, and heater hoses and you got heat.  Work great in pickups or tractor cabs.

[slo poke]

Going to try napa store. I think they can beat the price of concours. From what I can tell it is the same motor as factory Installed heater.  Thanks.