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jagnut66
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Smiths heater fan rattle

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Hi,
My Smiths (old round type) heaters fan rattles when idling (when I speed up the sound goes away) and has done for some time. I just wondered if anyone knows of a fix for this? Are they adjustable or does it simply need tightening up (and how do I do this)? I can take the casing off but can't see a way to rectify this. I have noticed that when I push on the unit with my hand it stops rattling, could it just need packing further back (towards the bulkhead)?
Many thanks in advance for any help / advice.
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels, now being sprayed by me, slowly......
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jagnut66
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Re: Smiths heater fan rattle

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I have now wedged this with a piece of ply, it's quiet for now............. :)
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels, now being sprayed by me, slowly......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
1952 Morris Minor MM highlight with sidevalve engine still fitted, wants work, so joins the queue for now......
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Re: Smiths heater fan rattle

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Well done, I have cured several rattles using similar methods.

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Re: Smiths heater fan rattle

Post by lambrettalad »

why is it that some things only rattle when you have your hands full driving and the mrs just doesn't have the patience to press where i ask her to (on the car that is :oops: :oops: )
Cheers Alex
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