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Old 07-14-2012   #15
Paul Workman
 
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Default Re: Cooling Fan Motor failure, with fusible link failure

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Originally Posted by VetteMed View Post
Not true with fusible links, in my experience.

The insulation is very soft and flexible on this particular fusible link.
Same here. Just a couple weeks ago my secondary fan took out the link. From the looks of it, the link itself was none worse for the wear - no discoloring or scorching - and still very flexible.

In doing a little research on fusible links I read where the insulation of fusible links is designed to withstand the heat of the wire melting without melting itself and possibly catching fire.

I replaced the link and the fan motor (with a new Bosch). I too took it out from the bottom. I was surprised at how easy a job it was.

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Last edited by Paul Workman; 07-14-2012 at 05:04 AM.
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