Re: CJ-5 Heater Fan Upgrade Questions
 

James,
I'm not sure if your still looking for advice on this mod. I just recently
moded my blower motor. It's a fairly cheap upgrade but a pain in the ass to
complete.

I bought the upgraded motor from Schucks, part # 35587 (that's the correct
GM upgrade) I paid $30 for the motor, new.

You do not need to remove the dash or seats to get the heater housing out.
I did it at 45 years old. However, you need be able to contort your body a
little.

Getting it out is the easy part. 4 nuts and it's out.

Once out, unscrew the numerous screws on the back of the heater housing and
you get to all of the innards of the heater hosing.

Absolutely replace the heater core (Schucks part # 399210 for $40.).

Replace your old blower motor and heater core.

Now the hard part. Lining up the flapper ducts and the heater housing and
buttoning it up. That took a little finesse and time.

Now the really hard part...expand the hole to fit the new blower motor.

Read this and you will have complete success making the hole larger and it
will look like a professional install;
http://www.jeeptech.com/body/heatsup.html

I had to buy a 3 1/4" hole saw at Home depot for $20

Do not make the same mistake I made: I measured perfectly, and I made a
perfect hole. However, I couldn't get the friggin heater assembly to fit
back in. So, I absolutely hacked my beautiful hole into a jagged octagon
using a dremmel tool (it looks like ----) but the assembly more easily fit
back in.

As I look back on this I realized, I just needed to finesse the heater
assembly to line up with the holes. Have patience (unlike me) and give it a
good push and it will fit in nicely

Total Cost for the project, including the hole saw: $90
Total time...about 6 hours as I couldn't get it to fit back in. Have two or
three friends help you line up the holes.



"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
news:6vSdnXaL4ZM8At7YnZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
> There were a number of posts and website reviews on upgrading the heater
> fan
> blower motor for the older vintage cj-5 Jeeps. My Jeep is a 1980
> CJ-5.
>
> I have read all the posts that I can find on this, and I would like to
> summarize some questions that still remain for me as I prepare to assist
> my
> mechanic for getting ready to do this for me.
>
>
> 1. Motor model. I note that the web article on Off-Road.com says to
> ask for a motor for a 1973 Chevy Blazer / 350, with a/c. Other
> notes say to ask for the "normal" fan motor, not the "premimum" one.
> It
> is said that the shaft on the "premium" motor is too long. I wonder how
> you can be confident that you have the right motor if they only list one
> (not a "normal" and a "premium" one) ?? Also, I see that Mike Romain
> indicates that the "right" motor to ask for is for a 1972 Chevy Blazer
> (not a 1973 as indicated on the website article. ). I wonder if
> anyone
> bought a "correct" size motor from NAPA, and could just give me the NAPA
> part number ?
>
> Any other comments on making sure I get the right size motor for my 1980
> CJ-5 Jeep?
>
>
> 2. Gasket? Will I need to fashion some kind of gasket when the new motor
> is put on ? One poster said he had a terrible time getting a new gasket
> made. Can I buy a gasket of some sort, or will the old gasket work if
> care is taken ?? Any comments?
>
>
> 3. Heater core. I plan to have this job done from the firewall side, and
> not take the dash out. Can the heater core be easily removed from the
> firewall side ? Will it be obvious to my mechanic if the heater core
> needs replacement, or boiling out ? If this is such a hard job, wouldn't
> it just be quicker/easier to buy a new heater core ? What is the
> ballpark
> cost of the heater core? Remember, this is a 1980 Jeep, but the core is
> not now leaking, but I don't know how good the flow is.
>
>
> 4. On my 1980 CJ-5, would it be easier in the long run to remove the
> battery tray ? I have the standard battery and tray.
>
>
> 5. Proper saw for enlarging hole. Which is best, a jigsaw, scroll
> saw,
> or a reciprocal saw with a thin blade ?? I know that a hole-saw will
> cut
> a cleaner, more precise hole, but isn't it true that this can only be done
> from the dash side ? (if so, I don't really visualize why???)
>
> -------------------------------------------------
>
> Again, I am not a mechanic, but I work closely with my mechanic and he
> doesn't mind if I help him plan, and get the right tools and parts in
> advance.
>
> I know this is an old subject, but I really do want to do this upgrade, as
> I
> have always felt that this Jeep was very weak in the heater fan output.
> Doubling the output would help a LOT in the dead of winter.
>
> Thanks for helping me on these questions !!!!
>
>
> --james--
>
>

Re: CJ-5 Heater Fan Upgrade Questions
 

James,
I'm not sure if your still looking for advice on this mod. I just recently
moded my blower motor. It's a fairly cheap upgrade but a pain in the ass to
complete.

I bought the upgraded motor from Schucks, part # 35587 (that's the correct
GM upgrade) I paid $30 for the motor, new.

You do not need to remove the dash or seats to get the heater housing out.
I did it at 45 years old. However, you need be able to contort your body a
little.

Getting it out is the easy part. 4 nuts and it's out.

Once out, unscrew the numerous screws on the back of the heater housing and
you get to all of the innards of the heater hosing.

Absolutely replace the heater core (Schucks part # 399210 for $40.).

Replace your old blower motor and heater core.

Now the hard part. Lining up the flapper ducts and the heater housing and
buttoning it up. That took a little finesse and time.

Now the really hard part...expand the hole to fit the new blower motor.

Read this and you will have complete success making the hole larger and it
will look like a professional install;
http://www.jeeptech.com/body/heatsup.html

I had to buy a 3 1/4" hole saw at Home depot for $20

Do not make the same mistake I made: I measured perfectly, and I made a
perfect hole. However, I couldn't get the friggin heater assembly to fit
back in. So, I absolutely hacked my beautiful hole into a jagged octagon
using a dremmel tool (it looks like ----) but the assembly more easily fit
back in.

As I look back on this I realized, I just needed to finesse the heater
assembly to line up with the holes. Have patience (unlike me) and give it a
good push and it will fit in nicely

Total Cost for the project, including the hole saw: $90
Total time...about 6 hours as I couldn't get it to fit back in. Have two or
three friends help you line up the holes.



"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
news:6vSdnXaL4ZM8At7YnZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
> There were a number of posts and website reviews on upgrading the heater
> fan
> blower motor for the older vintage cj-5 Jeeps. My Jeep is a 1980
> CJ-5.
>
> I have read all the posts that I can find on this, and I would like to
> summarize some questions that still remain for me as I prepare to assist
> my
> mechanic for getting ready to do this for me.
>
>
> 1. Motor model. I note that the web article on Off-Road.com says to
> ask for a motor for a 1973 Chevy Blazer / 350, with a/c. Other
> notes say to ask for the "normal" fan motor, not the "premimum" one.
> It
> is said that the shaft on the "premium" motor is too long. I wonder how
> you can be confident that you have the right motor if they only list one
> (not a "normal" and a "premium" one) ?? Also, I see that Mike Romain
> indicates that the "right" motor to ask for is for a 1972 Chevy Blazer
> (not a 1973 as indicated on the website article. ). I wonder if
> anyone
> bought a "correct" size motor from NAPA, and could just give me the NAPA
> part number ?
>
> Any other comments on making sure I get the right size motor for my 1980
> CJ-5 Jeep?
>
>
> 2. Gasket? Will I need to fashion some kind of gasket when the new motor
> is put on ? One poster said he had a terrible time getting a new gasket
> made. Can I buy a gasket of some sort, or will the old gasket work if
> care is taken ?? Any comments?
>
>
> 3. Heater core. I plan to have this job done from the firewall side, and
> not take the dash out. Can the heater core be easily removed from the
> firewall side ? Will it be obvious to my mechanic if the heater core
> needs replacement, or boiling out ? If this is such a hard job, wouldn't
> it just be quicker/easier to buy a new heater core ? What is the
> ballpark
> cost of the heater core? Remember, this is a 1980 Jeep, but the core is
> not now leaking, but I don't know how good the flow is.
>
>
> 4. On my 1980 CJ-5, would it be easier in the long run to remove the
> battery tray ? I have the standard battery and tray.
>
>
> 5. Proper saw for enlarging hole. Which is best, a jigsaw, scroll
> saw,
> or a reciprocal saw with a thin blade ?? I know that a hole-saw will
> cut
> a cleaner, more precise hole, but isn't it true that this can only be done
> from the dash side ? (if so, I don't really visualize why???)
>
> -------------------------------------------------
>
> Again, I am not a mechanic, but I work closely with my mechanic and he
> doesn't mind if I help him plan, and get the right tools and parts in
> advance.
>
> I know this is an old subject, but I really do want to do this upgrade, as
> I
> have always felt that this Jeep was very weak in the heater fan output.
> Doubling the output would help a LOT in the dead of winter.
>
> Thanks for helping me on these questions !!!!
>
>
> --james--
>
>

Re: CJ-5 Heater Fan Upgrade Questions
 

James,
I'm not sure if your still looking for advice on this mod. I just recently
moded my blower motor. It's a fairly cheap upgrade but a pain in the ass to
complete.

I bought the upgraded motor from Schucks, part # 35587 (that's the correct
GM upgrade) I paid $30 for the motor, new.

You do not need to remove the dash or seats to get the heater housing out.
I did it at 45 years old. However, you need be able to contort your body a
little.

Getting it out is the easy part. 4 nuts and it's out.

Once out, unscrew the numerous screws on the back of the heater housing and
you get to all of the innards of the heater hosing.

Absolutely replace the heater core (Schucks part # 399210 for $40.).

Replace your old blower motor and heater core.

Now the hard part. Lining up the flapper ducts and the heater housing and
buttoning it up. That took a little finesse and time.

Now the really hard part...expand the hole to fit the new blower motor.

Read this and you will have complete success making the hole larger and it
will look like a professional install;
http://www.jeeptech.com/body/heatsup.html

I had to buy a 3 1/4" hole saw at Home depot for $20

Do not make the same mistake I made: I measured perfectly, and I made a
perfect hole. However, I couldn't get the friggin heater assembly to fit
back in. So, I absolutely hacked my beautiful hole into a jagged octagon
using a dremmel tool (it looks like ----) but the assembly more easily fit
back in.

As I look back on this I realized, I just needed to finesse the heater
assembly to line up with the holes. Have patience (unlike me) and give it a
good push and it will fit in nicely

Total Cost for the project, including the hole saw: $90
Total time...about 6 hours as I couldn't get it to fit back in. Have two or
three friends help you line up the holes.



"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
news:6vSdnXaL4ZM8At7YnZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
> There were a number of posts and website reviews on upgrading the heater
> fan
> blower motor for the older vintage cj-5 Jeeps. My Jeep is a 1980
> CJ-5.
>
> I have read all the posts that I can find on this, and I would like to
> summarize some questions that still remain for me as I prepare to assist
> my
> mechanic for getting ready to do this for me.
>
>
> 1. Motor model. I note that the web article on Off-Road.com says to
> ask for a motor for a 1973 Chevy Blazer / 350, with a/c. Other
> notes say to ask for the "normal" fan motor, not the "premimum" one.
> It
> is said that the shaft on the "premium" motor is too long. I wonder how
> you can be confident that you have the right motor if they only list one
> (not a "normal" and a "premium" one) ?? Also, I see that Mike Romain
> indicates that the "right" motor to ask for is for a 1972 Chevy Blazer
> (not a 1973 as indicated on the website article. ). I wonder if
> anyone
> bought a "correct" size motor from NAPA, and could just give me the NAPA
> part number ?
>
> Any other comments on making sure I get the right size motor for my 1980
> CJ-5 Jeep?
>
>
> 2. Gasket? Will I need to fashion some kind of gasket when the new motor
> is put on ? One poster said he had a terrible time getting a new gasket
> made. Can I buy a gasket of some sort, or will the old gasket work if
> care is taken ?? Any comments?
>
>
> 3. Heater core. I plan to have this job done from the firewall side, and
> not take the dash out. Can the heater core be easily removed from the
> firewall side ? Will it be obvious to my mechanic if the heater core
> needs replacement, or boiling out ? If this is such a hard job, wouldn't
> it just be quicker/easier to buy a new heater core ? What is the
> ballpark
> cost of the heater core? Remember, this is a 1980 Jeep, but the core is
> not now leaking, but I don't know how good the flow is.
>
>
> 4. On my 1980 CJ-5, would it be easier in the long run to remove the
> battery tray ? I have the standard battery and tray.
>
>
> 5. Proper saw for enlarging hole. Which is best, a jigsaw, scroll
> saw,
> or a reciprocal saw with a thin blade ?? I know that a hole-saw will
> cut
> a cleaner, more precise hole, but isn't it true that this can only be done
> from the dash side ? (if so, I don't really visualize why???)
>
> -------------------------------------------------
>
> Again, I am not a mechanic, but I work closely with my mechanic and he
> doesn't mind if I help him plan, and get the right tools and parts in
> advance.
>
> I know this is an old subject, but I really do want to do this upgrade, as
> I
> have always felt that this Jeep was very weak in the heater fan output.
> Doubling the output would help a LOT in the dead of winter.
>
> Thanks for helping me on these questions !!!!
>
>
> --james--
>
>

Re: CJ-5 Heater Fan Upgrade Questions
 

Just an FYI.

If you have the dash off, the cussing time will be cut in half at least
'And' the heater motor will fit straight through the nice new round
hole... let alone how easy it is to hook up all ducts...

I think it is worth the 'extra' time to pull the dash.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Anthony T wrote:
> James,
> I'm not sure if your still looking for advice on this mod. I just
> recently moded my blower motor. It's a fairly cheap upgrade but a pain
> in the ass to complete.
>
> I bought the upgraded motor from Schucks, part # 35587 (that's the
> correct GM upgrade) I paid $30 for the motor, new.
>
> You do not need to remove the dash or seats to get the heater housing
> out. I did it at 45 years old. However, you need be able to contort
> your body a little.
>
> Getting it out is the easy part. 4 nuts and it's out.
>
> Once out, unscrew the numerous screws on the back of the heater housing
> and you get to all of the innards of the heater hosing.
>
> Absolutely replace the heater core (Schucks part # 399210 for $40.).
>
> Replace your old blower motor and heater core.
>
> Now the hard part. Lining up the flapper ducts and the heater housing
> and buttoning it up. That took a little finesse and time.
>
> Now the really hard part...expand the hole to fit the new blower motor.
>
> Read this and you will have complete success making the hole larger and
> it will look like a professional install;
> http://www.jeeptech.com/body/heatsup.html
>
> I had to buy a 3 1/4" hole saw at Home depot for $20
>
> Do not make the same mistake I made: I measured perfectly, and I made a
> perfect hole. However, I couldn't get the friggin heater assembly to
> fit back in. So, I absolutely hacked my beautiful hole into a jagged
> octagon using a dremmel tool (it looks like ----) but the assembly more
> easily fit back in.
>
> As I look back on this I realized, I just needed to finesse the heater
> assembly to line up with the holes. Have patience (unlike me) and give
> it a good push and it will fit in nicely
>
> Total Cost for the project, including the hole saw: $90
> Total time...about 6 hours as I couldn't get it to fit back in. Have
> two or three friends help you line up the holes.
>
>
>
> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
> news:6vSdnXaL4ZM8At7YnZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>>
>> There were a number of posts and website reviews on upgrading the
>> heater fan
>> blower motor for the older vintage cj-5 Jeeps. My Jeep is a 1980
>> CJ-5.
>>
>> I have read all the posts that I can find on this, and I would like to
>> summarize some questions that still remain for me as I prepare to
>> assist my
>> mechanic for getting ready to do this for me.
>>
>>
>> 1. Motor model. I note that the web article on Off-Road.com
>> says to
>> ask for a motor for a 1973 Chevy Blazer / 350, with a/c. Other
>> notes say to ask for the "normal" fan motor, not the "premimum" one. It
>> is said that the shaft on the "premium" motor is too long. I wonder
>> how
>> you can be confident that you have the right motor if they only list one
>> (not a "normal" and a "premium" one) ?? Also, I see that Mike Romain
>> indicates that the "right" motor to ask for is for a 1972 Chevy Blazer
>> (not a 1973 as indicated on the website article. ). I wonder if
>> anyone
>> bought a "correct" size motor from NAPA, and could just give me the
>> NAPA
>> part number ?
>>
>> Any other comments on making sure I get the right size motor for my 1980
>> CJ-5 Jeep?
>>
>>
>> 2. Gasket? Will I need to fashion some kind of gasket when the new
>> motor
>> is put on ? One poster said he had a terrible time getting a new gasket
>> made. Can I buy a gasket of some sort, or will the old gasket work if
>> care is taken ?? Any comments?
>>
>>
>> 3. Heater core. I plan to have this job done from the firewall side,
>> and
>> not take the dash out. Can the heater core be easily removed from the
>> firewall side ? Will it be obvious to my mechanic if the heater core
>> needs replacement, or boiling out ? If this is such a hard job,
>> wouldn't
>> it just be quicker/easier to buy a new heater core ? What is the
>> ballpark
>> cost of the heater core? Remember, this is a 1980 Jeep, but the
>> core is
>> not now leaking, but I don't know how good the flow is.
>>
>>
>> 4. On my 1980 CJ-5, would it be easier in the long run to remove the
>> battery tray ? I have the standard battery and tray.
>>
>>
>> 5. Proper saw for enlarging hole. Which is best, a jigsaw,
>> scroll saw,
>> or a reciprocal saw with a thin blade ?? I know that a hole-saw
>> will cut
>> a cleaner, more precise hole, but isn't it true that this can only be
>> done
>> from the dash side ? (if so, I don't really visualize why???)
>>
>> -------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Again, I am not a mechanic, but I work closely with my mechanic and he
>> doesn't mind if I help him plan, and get the right tools and parts in
>> advance.
>>
>> I know this is an old subject, but I really do want to do this
>> upgrade, as I
>> have always felt that this Jeep was very weak in the heater fan output.
>> Doubling the output would help a LOT in the dead of winter.
>>
>> Thanks for helping me on these questions !!!!
>>
>>
>> --james--
>>
>>
>

Re: CJ-5 Heater Fan Upgrade Questions
 

Just an FYI.

If you have the dash off, the cussing time will be cut in half at least
'And' the heater motor will fit straight through the nice new round
hole... let alone how easy it is to hook up all ducts...

I think it is worth the 'extra' time to pull the dash.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Anthony T wrote:
> James,
> I'm not sure if your still looking for advice on this mod. I just
> recently moded my blower motor. It's a fairly cheap upgrade but a pain
> in the ass to complete.
>
> I bought the upgraded motor from Schucks, part # 35587 (that's the
> correct GM upgrade) I paid $30 for the motor, new.
>
> You do not need to remove the dash or seats to get the heater housing
> out. I did it at 45 years old. However, you need be able to contort
> your body a little.
>
> Getting it out is the easy part. 4 nuts and it's out.
>
> Once out, unscrew the numerous screws on the back of the heater housing
> and you get to all of the innards of the heater hosing.
>
> Absolutely replace the heater core (Schucks part # 399210 for $40.).
>
> Replace your old blower motor and heater core.
>
> Now the hard part. Lining up the flapper ducts and the heater housing
> and buttoning it up. That took a little finesse and time.
>
> Now the really hard part...expand the hole to fit the new blower motor.
>
> Read this and you will have complete success making the hole larger and
> it will look like a professional install;
> http://www.jeeptech.com/body/heatsup.html
>
> I had to buy a 3 1/4" hole saw at Home depot for $20
>
> Do not make the same mistake I made: I measured perfectly, and I made a
> perfect hole. However, I couldn't get the friggin heater assembly to
> fit back in. So, I absolutely hacked my beautiful hole into a jagged
> octagon using a dremmel tool (it looks like ----) but the assembly more
> easily fit back in.
>
> As I look back on this I realized, I just needed to finesse the heater
> assembly to line up with the holes. Have patience (unlike me) and give
> it a good push and it will fit in nicely
>
> Total Cost for the project, including the hole saw: $90
> Total time...about 6 hours as I couldn't get it to fit back in. Have
> two or three friends help you line up the holes.
>
>
>
> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
> news:6vSdnXaL4ZM8At7YnZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>>
>> There were a number of posts and website reviews on upgrading the
>> heater fan
>> blower motor for the older vintage cj-5 Jeeps. My Jeep is a 1980
>> CJ-5.
>>
>> I have read all the posts that I can find on this, and I would like to
>> summarize some questions that still remain for me as I prepare to
>> assist my
>> mechanic for getting ready to do this for me.
>>
>>
>> 1. Motor model. I note that the web article on Off-Road.com
>> says to
>> ask for a motor for a 1973 Chevy Blazer / 350, with a/c. Other
>> notes say to ask for the "normal" fan motor, not the "premimum" one. It
>> is said that the shaft on the "premium" motor is too long. I wonder
>> how
>> you can be confident that you have the right motor if they only list one
>> (not a "normal" and a "premium" one) ?? Also, I see that Mike Romain
>> indicates that the "right" motor to ask for is for a 1972 Chevy Blazer
>> (not a 1973 as indicated on the website article. ). I wonder if
>> anyone
>> bought a "correct" size motor from NAPA, and could just give me the
>> NAPA
>> part number ?
>>
>> Any other comments on making sure I get the right size motor for my 1980
>> CJ-5 Jeep?
>>
>>
>> 2. Gasket? Will I need to fashion some kind of gasket when the new
>> motor
>> is put on ? One poster said he had a terrible time getting a new gasket
>> made. Can I buy a gasket of some sort, or will the old gasket work if
>> care is taken ?? Any comments?
>>
>>
>> 3. Heater core. I plan to have this job done from the firewall side,
>> and
>> not take the dash out. Can the heater core be easily removed from the
>> firewall side ? Will it be obvious to my mechanic if the heater core
>> needs replacement, or boiling out ? If this is such a hard job,
>> wouldn't
>> it just be quicker/easier to buy a new heater core ? What is the
>> ballpark
>> cost of the heater core? Remember, this is a 1980 Jeep, but the
>> core is
>> not now leaking, but I don't know how good the flow is.
>>
>>
>> 4. On my 1980 CJ-5, would it be easier in the long run to remove the
>> battery tray ? I have the standard battery and tray.
>>
>>
>> 5. Proper saw for enlarging hole. Which is best, a jigsaw,
>> scroll saw,
>> or a reciprocal saw with a thin blade ?? I know that a hole-saw
>> will cut
>> a cleaner, more precise hole, but isn't it true that this can only be
>> done
>> from the dash side ? (if so, I don't really visualize why???)
>>
>> -------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Again, I am not a mechanic, but I work closely with my mechanic and he
>> doesn't mind if I help him plan, and get the right tools and parts in
>> advance.
>>
>> I know this is an old subject, but I really do want to do this
>> upgrade, as I
>> have always felt that this Jeep was very weak in the heater fan output.
>> Doubling the output would help a LOT in the dead of winter.
>>
>> Thanks for helping me on these questions !!!!
>>
>>
>> --james--
>>
>>
>

Re: CJ-5 Heater Fan Upgrade Questions
 

Just an FYI.

If you have the dash off, the cussing time will be cut in half at least
'And' the heater motor will fit straight through the nice new round
hole... let alone how easy it is to hook up all ducts...

I think it is worth the 'extra' time to pull the dash.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Anthony T wrote:
> James,
> I'm not sure if your still looking for advice on this mod. I just
> recently moded my blower motor. It's a fairly cheap upgrade but a pain
> in the ass to complete.
>
> I bought the upgraded motor from Schucks, part # 35587 (that's the
> correct GM upgrade) I paid $30 for the motor, new.
>
> You do not need to remove the dash or seats to get the heater housing
> out. I did it at 45 years old. However, you need be able to contort
> your body a little.
>
> Getting it out is the easy part. 4 nuts and it's out.
>
> Once out, unscrew the numerous screws on the back of the heater housing
> and you get to all of the innards of the heater hosing.
>
> Absolutely replace the heater core (Schucks part # 399210 for $40.).
>
> Replace your old blower motor and heater core.
>
> Now the hard part. Lining up the flapper ducts and the heater housing
> and buttoning it up. That took a little finesse and time.
>
> Now the really hard part...expand the hole to fit the new blower motor.
>
> Read this and you will have complete success making the hole larger and
> it will look like a professional install;
> http://www.jeeptech.com/body/heatsup.html
>
> I had to buy a 3 1/4" hole saw at Home depot for $20
>
> Do not make the same mistake I made: I measured perfectly, and I made a
> perfect hole. However, I couldn't get the friggin heater assembly to
> fit back in. So, I absolutely hacked my beautiful hole into a jagged
> octagon using a dremmel tool (it looks like ----) but the assembly more
> easily fit back in.
>
> As I look back on this I realized, I just needed to finesse the heater
> assembly to line up with the holes. Have patience (unlike me) and give
> it a good push and it will fit in nicely
>
> Total Cost for the project, including the hole saw: $90
> Total time...about 6 hours as I couldn't get it to fit back in. Have
> two or three friends help you line up the holes.
>
>
>
> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
> news:6vSdnXaL4ZM8At7YnZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>>
>> There were a number of posts and website reviews on upgrading the
>> heater fan
>> blower motor for the older vintage cj-5 Jeeps. My Jeep is a 1980
>> CJ-5.
>>
>> I have read all the posts that I can find on this, and I would like to
>> summarize some questions that still remain for me as I prepare to
>> assist my
>> mechanic for getting ready to do this for me.
>>
>>
>> 1. Motor model. I note that the web article on Off-Road.com
>> says to
>> ask for a motor for a 1973 Chevy Blazer / 350, with a/c. Other
>> notes say to ask for the "normal" fan motor, not the "premimum" one. It
>> is said that the shaft on the "premium" motor is too long. I wonder
>> how
>> you can be confident that you have the right motor if they only list one
>> (not a "normal" and a "premium" one) ?? Also, I see that Mike Romain
>> indicates that the "right" motor to ask for is for a 1972 Chevy Blazer
>> (not a 1973 as indicated on the website article. ). I wonder if
>> anyone
>> bought a "correct" size motor from NAPA, and could just give me the
>> NAPA
>> part number ?
>>
>> Any other comments on making sure I get the right size motor for my 1980
>> CJ-5 Jeep?
>>
>>
>> 2. Gasket? Will I need to fashion some kind of gasket when the new
>> motor
>> is put on ? One poster said he had a terrible time getting a new gasket
>> made. Can I buy a gasket of some sort, or will the old gasket work if
>> care is taken ?? Any comments?
>>
>>
>> 3. Heater core. I plan to have this job done from the firewall side,
>> and
>> not take the dash out. Can the heater core be easily removed from the
>> firewall side ? Will it be obvious to my mechanic if the heater core
>> needs replacement, or boiling out ? If this is such a hard job,
>> wouldn't
>> it just be quicker/easier to buy a new heater core ? What is the
>> ballpark
>> cost of the heater core? Remember, this is a 1980 Jeep, but the
>> core is
>> not now leaking, but I don't know how good the flow is.
>>
>>
>> 4. On my 1980 CJ-5, would it be easier in the long run to remove the
>> battery tray ? I have the standard battery and tray.
>>
>>
>> 5. Proper saw for enlarging hole. Which is best, a jigsaw,
>> scroll saw,
>> or a reciprocal saw with a thin blade ?? I know that a hole-saw
>> will cut
>> a cleaner, more precise hole, but isn't it true that this can only be
>> done
>> from the dash side ? (if so, I don't really visualize why???)
>>
>> -------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Again, I am not a mechanic, but I work closely with my mechanic and he
>> doesn't mind if I help him plan, and get the right tools and parts in
>> advance.
>>
>> I know this is an old subject, but I really do want to do this
>> upgrade, as I
>> have always felt that this Jeep was very weak in the heater fan output.
>> Doubling the output would help a LOT in the dead of winter.
>>
>> Thanks for helping me on these questions !!!!
>>
>>
>> --james--
>>
>>
>

Re: CJ-5 Heater Fan Upgrade Questions
 

Mike,
not having the dash off wasn't the problem (I agree it would be easier if it
was off). My problem was the hard plastic duct that runs from the air
intake on the hood down to the heater assumbly. It was this duct that caused
my problems. You are correct though, it's easier to see what's going on
with the dash off.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45fd5a50$0$5699$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> Just an FYI.
>
> If you have the dash off, the cussing time will be cut in half at least
> 'And' the heater motor will fit straight through the nice new round
> hole... let alone how easy it is to hook up all ducts...
>
> I think it is worth the 'extra' time to pull the dash.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Anthony T wrote:
>> James,
>> I'm not sure if your still looking for advice on this mod. I just
>> recently moded my blower motor. It's a fairly cheap upgrade but a pain
>> in the ass to complete.
>>
>> I bought the upgraded motor from Schucks, part # 35587 (that's the
>> correct GM upgrade) I paid $30 for the motor, new.
>>
>> You do not need to remove the dash or seats to get the heater housing
>> out. I did it at 45 years old. However, you need be able to contort your
>> body a little.
>>
>> Getting it out is the easy part. 4 nuts and it's out.
>>
>> Once out, unscrew the numerous screws on the back of the heater housing
>> and you get to all of the innards of the heater hosing.
>>
>> Absolutely replace the heater core (Schucks part # 399210 for $40.).
>>
>> Replace your old blower motor and heater core.
>>
>> Now the hard part. Lining up the flapper ducts and the heater housing
>> and buttoning it up. That took a little finesse and time.
>>
>> Now the really hard part...expand the hole to fit the new blower motor.
>>
>> Read this and you will have complete success making the hole larger and
>> it will look like a professional install;
>> http://www.jeeptech.com/body/heatsup.html
>>
>> I had to buy a 3 1/4" hole saw at Home depot for $20
>>
>> Do not make the same mistake I made: I measured perfectly, and I made a
>> perfect hole. However, I couldn't get the friggin heater assembly to fit
>> back in. So, I absolutely hacked my beautiful hole into a jagged octagon
>> using a dremmel tool (it looks like ----) but the assembly more easily
>> fit back in.
>>
>> As I look back on this I realized, I just needed to finesse the heater
>> assembly to line up with the holes. Have patience (unlike me) and give
>> it a good push and it will fit in nicely
>>
>> Total Cost for the project, including the hole saw: $90
>> Total time...about 6 hours as I couldn't get it to fit back in. Have two
>> or three friends help you line up the holes.
>>
>>
>>
>> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
>> news:6vSdnXaL4ZM8At7YnZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>>
>>>
>>> There were a number of posts and website reviews on upgrading the heater
>>> fan
>>> blower motor for the older vintage cj-5 Jeeps. My Jeep is a 1980
>>> CJ-5.
>>>
>>> I have read all the posts that I can find on this, and I would like to
>>> summarize some questions that still remain for me as I prepare to assist
>>> my
>>> mechanic for getting ready to do this for me.
>>>
>>>
>>> 1. Motor model. I note that the web article on Off-Road.com says
>>> to
>>> ask for a motor for a 1973 Chevy Blazer / 350, with a/c.
>>> Other
>>> notes say to ask for the "normal" fan motor, not the "premimum" one.
>>> It
>>> is said that the shaft on the "premium" motor is too long. I wonder
>>> how
>>> you can be confident that you have the right motor if they only list one
>>> (not a "normal" and a "premium" one) ?? Also, I see that Mike Romain
>>> indicates that the "right" motor to ask for is for a 1972 Chevy Blazer
>>> (not a 1973 as indicated on the website article. ). I wonder if
>>> anyone
>>> bought a "correct" size motor from NAPA, and could just give me the
>>> NAPA
>>> part number ?
>>>
>>> Any other comments on making sure I get the right size motor for my 1980
>>> CJ-5 Jeep?
>>>
>>>
>>> 2. Gasket? Will I need to fashion some kind of gasket when the new
>>> motor
>>> is put on ? One poster said he had a terrible time getting a new
>>> gasket
>>> made. Can I buy a gasket of some sort, or will the old gasket work if
>>> care is taken ?? Any comments?
>>>
>>>
>>> 3. Heater core. I plan to have this job done from the firewall side,
>>> and
>>> not take the dash out. Can the heater core be easily removed from the
>>> firewall side ? Will it be obvious to my mechanic if the heater core
>>> needs replacement, or boiling out ? If this is such a hard job,
>>> wouldn't
>>> it just be quicker/easier to buy a new heater core ? What is the
>>> ballpark
>>> cost of the heater core? Remember, this is a 1980 Jeep, but the core
>>> is
>>> not now leaking, but I don't know how good the flow is.
>>>
>>>
>>> 4. On my 1980 CJ-5, would it be easier in the long run to remove the
>>> battery tray ? I have the standard battery and tray.
>>>
>>>
>>> 5. Proper saw for enlarging hole. Which is best, a jigsaw, scroll
>>> saw,
>>> or a reciprocal saw with a thin blade ?? I know that a hole-saw will
>>> cut
>>> a cleaner, more precise hole, but isn't it true that this can only be
>>> done
>>> from the dash side ? (if so, I don't really visualize why???)
>>>
>>> -------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Again, I am not a mechanic, but I work closely with my mechanic and he
>>> doesn't mind if I help him plan, and get the right tools and parts in
>>> advance.
>>>
>>> I know this is an old subject, but I really do want to do this upgrade,
>>> as I
>>> have always felt that this Jeep was very weak in the heater fan output.
>>> Doubling the output would help a LOT in the dead of winter.
>>>
>>> Thanks for helping me on these questions !!!!
>>>
>>>
>>> --james--
>>>
>>>
>>

Re: CJ-5 Heater Fan Upgrade Questions
 

Mike,
not having the dash off wasn't the problem (I agree it would be easier if it
was off). My problem was the hard plastic duct that runs from the air
intake on the hood down to the heater assumbly. It was this duct that caused
my problems. You are correct though, it's easier to see what's going on
with the dash off.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45fd5a50$0$5699$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> Just an FYI.
>
> If you have the dash off, the cussing time will be cut in half at least
> 'And' the heater motor will fit straight through the nice new round
> hole... let alone how easy it is to hook up all ducts...
>
> I think it is worth the 'extra' time to pull the dash.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Anthony T wrote:
>> James,
>> I'm not sure if your still looking for advice on this mod. I just
>> recently moded my blower motor. It's a fairly cheap upgrade but a pain
>> in the ass to complete.
>>
>> I bought the upgraded motor from Schucks, part # 35587 (that's the
>> correct GM upgrade) I paid $30 for the motor, new.
>>
>> You do not need to remove the dash or seats to get the heater housing
>> out. I did it at 45 years old. However, you need be able to contort your
>> body a little.
>>
>> Getting it out is the easy part. 4 nuts and it's out.
>>
>> Once out, unscrew the numerous screws on the back of the heater housing
>> and you get to all of the innards of the heater hosing.
>>
>> Absolutely replace the heater core (Schucks part # 399210 for $40.).
>>
>> Replace your old blower motor and heater core.
>>
>> Now the hard part. Lining up the flapper ducts and the heater housing
>> and buttoning it up. That took a little finesse and time.
>>
>> Now the really hard part...expand the hole to fit the new blower motor.
>>
>> Read this and you will have complete success making the hole larger and
>> it will look like a professional install;
>> http://www.jeeptech.com/body/heatsup.html
>>
>> I had to buy a 3 1/4" hole saw at Home depot for $20
>>
>> Do not make the same mistake I made: I measured perfectly, and I made a
>> perfect hole. However, I couldn't get the friggin heater assembly to fit
>> back in. So, I absolutely hacked my beautiful hole into a jagged octagon
>> using a dremmel tool (it looks like ----) but the assembly more easily
>> fit back in.
>>
>> As I look back on this I realized, I just needed to finesse the heater
>> assembly to line up with the holes. Have patience (unlike me) and give
>> it a good push and it will fit in nicely
>>
>> Total Cost for the project, including the hole saw: $90
>> Total time...about 6 hours as I couldn't get it to fit back in. Have two
>> or three friends help you line up the holes.
>>
>>
>>
>> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
>> news:6vSdnXaL4ZM8At7YnZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>>
>>>
>>> There were a number of posts and website reviews on upgrading the heater
>>> fan
>>> blower motor for the older vintage cj-5 Jeeps. My Jeep is a 1980
>>> CJ-5.
>>>
>>> I have read all the posts that I can find on this, and I would like to
>>> summarize some questions that still remain for me as I prepare to assist
>>> my
>>> mechanic for getting ready to do this for me.
>>>
>>>
>>> 1. Motor model. I note that the web article on Off-Road.com says
>>> to
>>> ask for a motor for a 1973 Chevy Blazer / 350, with a/c.
>>> Other
>>> notes say to ask for the "normal" fan motor, not the "premimum" one.
>>> It
>>> is said that the shaft on the "premium" motor is too long. I wonder
>>> how
>>> you can be confident that you have the right motor if they only list one
>>> (not a "normal" and a "premium" one) ?? Also, I see that Mike Romain
>>> indicates that the "right" motor to ask for is for a 1972 Chevy Blazer
>>> (not a 1973 as indicated on the website article. ). I wonder if
>>> anyone
>>> bought a "correct" size motor from NAPA, and could just give me the
>>> NAPA
>>> part number ?
>>>
>>> Any other comments on making sure I get the right size motor for my 1980
>>> CJ-5 Jeep?
>>>
>>>
>>> 2. Gasket? Will I need to fashion some kind of gasket when the new
>>> motor
>>> is put on ? One poster said he had a terrible time getting a new
>>> gasket
>>> made. Can I buy a gasket of some sort, or will the old gasket work if
>>> care is taken ?? Any comments?
>>>
>>>
>>> 3. Heater core. I plan to have this job done from the firewall side,
>>> and
>>> not take the dash out. Can the heater core be easily removed from the
>>> firewall side ? Will it be obvious to my mechanic if the heater core
>>> needs replacement, or boiling out ? If this is such a hard job,
>>> wouldn't
>>> it just be quicker/easier to buy a new heater core ? What is the
>>> ballpark
>>> cost of the heater core? Remember, this is a 1980 Jeep, but the core
>>> is
>>> not now leaking, but I don't know how good the flow is.
>>>
>>>
>>> 4. On my 1980 CJ-5, would it be easier in the long run to remove the
>>> battery tray ? I have the standard battery and tray.
>>>
>>>
>>> 5. Proper saw for enlarging hole. Which is best, a jigsaw, scroll
>>> saw,
>>> or a reciprocal saw with a thin blade ?? I know that a hole-saw will
>>> cut
>>> a cleaner, more precise hole, but isn't it true that this can only be
>>> done
>>> from the dash side ? (if so, I don't really visualize why???)
>>>
>>> -------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Again, I am not a mechanic, but I work closely with my mechanic and he
>>> doesn't mind if I help him plan, and get the right tools and parts in
>>> advance.
>>>
>>> I know this is an old subject, but I really do want to do this upgrade,
>>> as I
>>> have always felt that this Jeep was very weak in the heater fan output.
>>> Doubling the output would help a LOT in the dead of winter.
>>>
>>> Thanks for helping me on these questions !!!!
>>>
>>>
>>> --james--
>>>
>>>
>>

Re: CJ-5 Heater Fan Upgrade Questions
 

Mike,
not having the dash off wasn't the problem (I agree it would be easier if it
was off). My problem was the hard plastic duct that runs from the air
intake on the hood down to the heater assumbly. It was this duct that caused
my problems. You are correct though, it's easier to see what's going on
with the dash off.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45fd5a50$0$5699$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> Just an FYI.
>
> If you have the dash off, the cussing time will be cut in half at least
> 'And' the heater motor will fit straight through the nice new round
> hole... let alone how easy it is to hook up all ducts...
>
> I think it is worth the 'extra' time to pull the dash.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Anthony T wrote:
>> James,
>> I'm not sure if your still looking for advice on this mod. I just
>> recently moded my blower motor. It's a fairly cheap upgrade but a pain
>> in the ass to complete.
>>
>> I bought the upgraded motor from Schucks, part # 35587 (that's the
>> correct GM upgrade) I paid $30 for the motor, new.
>>
>> You do not need to remove the dash or seats to get the heater housing
>> out. I did it at 45 years old. However, you need be able to contort your
>> body a little.
>>
>> Getting it out is the easy part. 4 nuts and it's out.
>>
>> Once out, unscrew the numerous screws on the back of the heater housing
>> and you get to all of the innards of the heater hosing.
>>
>> Absolutely replace the heater core (Schucks part # 399210 for $40.).
>>
>> Replace your old blower motor and heater core.
>>
>> Now the hard part. Lining up the flapper ducts and the heater housing
>> and buttoning it up. That took a little finesse and time.
>>
>> Now the really hard part...expand the hole to fit the new blower motor.
>>
>> Read this and you will have complete success making the hole larger and
>> it will look like a professional install;
>> http://www.jeeptech.com/body/heatsup.html
>>
>> I had to buy a 3 1/4" hole saw at Home depot for $20
>>
>> Do not make the same mistake I made: I measured perfectly, and I made a
>> perfect hole. However, I couldn't get the friggin heater assembly to fit
>> back in. So, I absolutely hacked my beautiful hole into a jagged octagon
>> using a dremmel tool (it looks like ----) but the assembly more easily
>> fit back in.
>>
>> As I look back on this I realized, I just needed to finesse the heater
>> assembly to line up with the holes. Have patience (unlike me) and give
>> it a good push and it will fit in nicely
>>
>> Total Cost for the project, including the hole saw: $90
>> Total time...about 6 hours as I couldn't get it to fit back in. Have two
>> or three friends help you line up the holes.
>>
>>
>>
>> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
>> news:6vSdnXaL4ZM8At7YnZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>>
>>>
>>> There were a number of posts and website reviews on upgrading the heater
>>> fan
>>> blower motor for the older vintage cj-5 Jeeps. My Jeep is a 1980
>>> CJ-5.
>>>
>>> I have read all the posts that I can find on this, and I would like to
>>> summarize some questions that still remain for me as I prepare to assist
>>> my
>>> mechanic for getting ready to do this for me.
>>>
>>>
>>> 1. Motor model. I note that the web article on Off-Road.com says
>>> to
>>> ask for a motor for a 1973 Chevy Blazer / 350, with a/c.
>>> Other
>>> notes say to ask for the "normal" fan motor, not the "premimum" one.
>>> It
>>> is said that the shaft on the "premium" motor is too long. I wonder
>>> how
>>> you can be confident that you have the right motor if they only list one
>>> (not a "normal" and a "premium" one) ?? Also, I see that Mike Romain
>>> indicates that the "right" motor to ask for is for a 1972 Chevy Blazer
>>> (not a 1973 as indicated on the website article. ). I wonder if
>>> anyone
>>> bought a "correct" size motor from NAPA, and could just give me the
>>> NAPA
>>> part number ?
>>>
>>> Any other comments on making sure I get the right size motor for my 1980
>>> CJ-5 Jeep?
>>>
>>>
>>> 2. Gasket? Will I need to fashion some kind of gasket when the new
>>> motor
>>> is put on ? One poster said he had a terrible time getting a new
>>> gasket
>>> made. Can I buy a gasket of some sort, or will the old gasket work if
>>> care is taken ?? Any comments?
>>>
>>>
>>> 3. Heater core. I plan to have this job done from the firewall side,
>>> and
>>> not take the dash out. Can the heater core be easily removed from the
>>> firewall side ? Will it be obvious to my mechanic if the heater core
>>> needs replacement, or boiling out ? If this is such a hard job,
>>> wouldn't
>>> it just be quicker/easier to buy a new heater core ? What is the
>>> ballpark
>>> cost of the heater core? Remember, this is a 1980 Jeep, but the core
>>> is
>>> not now leaking, but I don't know how good the flow is.
>>>
>>>
>>> 4. On my 1980 CJ-5, would it be easier in the long run to remove the
>>> battery tray ? I have the standard battery and tray.
>>>
>>>
>>> 5. Proper saw for enlarging hole. Which is best, a jigsaw, scroll
>>> saw,
>>> or a reciprocal saw with a thin blade ?? I know that a hole-saw will
>>> cut
>>> a cleaner, more precise hole, but isn't it true that this can only be
>>> done
>>> from the dash side ? (if so, I don't really visualize why???)
>>>
>>> -------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Again, I am not a mechanic, but I work closely with my mechanic and he
>>> doesn't mind if I help him plan, and get the right tools and parts in
>>> advance.
>>>
>>> I know this is an old subject, but I really do want to do this upgrade,
>>> as I
>>> have always felt that this Jeep was very weak in the heater fan output.
>>> Doubling the output would help a LOT in the dead of winter.
>>>
>>> Thanks for helping me on these questions !!!!
>>>
>>>
>>> --james--
>>>
>>>
>>

Re: Re: CJ-5 Heater Fan Upgrade Questions
 

On Sun, 18 Mar 2007 08:57:25 -0700, "Anthony T" <bud@remail-it.net>
wrote:

>not having the dash off wasn't the problem (I agree it would be easier if it
>was off). My problem was the hard plastic duct that runs from the air
>intake on the hood down to the heater assumbly. It was this duct that caused
>my problems. You are correct though, it's easier to see what's going on
>with the dash off.


If this is a bigger motor too you need to consider changing the
resitor strip that gives you speeds because the stock one may fail in
time under the heavier current draw from a bigger motor.
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