Blower Motor Replacement

[custodian]

The original blower motor for my 73 stopped. It doesn't have ac. The only motor I could find was one with the hole for venting, the original one didn't have the vent. Now my question: Should I cover the hole on the new motor or just leave it like it is?

 

[bucket]

I'd cover it with something. It may not be that critical though.

 

[Charlie]

I replaced one on a 72 I use to have and I don't remember it having a vent. My 74 does have a vent so you may can check out a different model one. I usually take my old one with me to auto parts and match to new one. You should really be able to find the same one. I got both of mine at NAPA. Some of the other auto parts did not show one in their system.

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

If it’s like the one that has the two holes for venting, I’d buy a vent tube for it. It’s subtle, but keeping the motor just a little bit cooler might help it last longer. I’m visualizing the 1980s blower motor. If the older one only has one hole, disregard.

 

[custodian]

I've already installed the motor. it has one hole and I'll most likely just find a tube for it.