looks like my blower motor finally died. and i could special order one but am really in need of one now. a used one is fine until the new one gets in. anybody got one lying around?

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

Of course you only need one BECAUSE YOU DRIVE YOUR Z IN THE WINTER!



I have a couple of 240Z blowers, anyone know if they are the same?

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John Taddonio
1970 240Z
1977 530Z
1984 300ZXT
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yep heat is a good thing.

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

(Be specific Mike ~ tell them your year/model).

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1970 240Z

the post says 78 280z

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

Oh.
Duhhh.

Try to make sure it's the motor and not a circuit breaker, switch, or faulty connection. A trouble light should trace live current right up to the hot connection on your motor. If it's not there, don't waste money on another motor.

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1970 240Z

it's been making a nasty noise when first turned on every morning so i am pretty sure that it's the problem. is there a fuse for it?

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

Yeah, there's a fuse or circuit breaker or fuseable link for every electrical part on a Z.

Be sure the noise isn't a leaf or standing water which froZe overnight, touching the rotating fan barrel. My 240 is eaZy to pull apart and look inside of, but the 280 might be more complicated.

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1970 240Z

ive had it out twice. it's pretty easy.

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

Probably not possible to describe the nasty noise it makes each morning, but if you posted a vid of it here, somebody might recogniZe the problem and adviZe you on it.

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1970 240Z

it sounded like a bird sqwuaking. if that helps at all. and if there is a relay or fuse where can i locate it?

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

Sounds like the bushings/bearings in it are giving out, or possibly the brushes in the motor (don't think they had brushless technology in 70's cars) are worn out.

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-Chris

well the thing is dead now like I said and I'm pretty sure you are right Chris. And boy is it cold out. I'm really missing that blower motor.

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

Interchangeable blowers (if memory serves me right) are 70-73 and then 74-78. So you need a late model 260-280z blower motor. To be honest though, just about anything will fit with a little work. The "right" blower motor for your year car is just the easiest option

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-Chris

Take it apart and clean it, then put a little dielectric grease in the bearing cap. I might have a 280 one, I have my 240 one because I swapped it with a 280 BM to get a little more air flow. (I cleaned it out first)