[DeTomaso] Mirriah Fans

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/12/07 22 48 0, Pastafazo at aol.com writes:


> I have a question concerning the attachment of the 10 blade fan unit   to 
> the
> motor shaft.  It seems that the only device that holds the fan  unit to to
> the motor is a small hex lock screw.  The end of the shaft is  not threaded,
> therefore you could not put a nut to secure the fan.  I  wonder if any of 
> you
> have had experience with this.   Is a lock  screw enough to keep the same 
> secure.
> 

In a word--yes.   The shaft isn't round.   It has a flat machined on it, and 
the hole in the center of the fan blade has a similar flat, so when the fan 
blade is placed upon the shaft, it can't rotate.   I can't remember if there is 
a groove or indentation machined in the shaft where the set-screw engages it, 
but if not, it would certainly be a good idea.

Should the setscrew come loose, airflow could push the fan blade rearwards, 
off the shaft and into the front of the radiator, and that would be a bad 
thing. :<(

I love my Meriah fans--they work great!!!

Mike


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