View Full Version : Fan blade keeps coming off motor shaft
Adcase
Aug 30, 2013, 03:33 AM
This is a roof top unit. The compressor cooling fan blade won't stay on motor shaft. I tighten the lock screw with a large crescent wrench and it keeps working its way off.
hkstroud
Aug 30, 2013, 06:24 AM
Are you making sure that the screw is on the flat spot of the shaft?
ma0641
Aug 30, 2013, 07:20 AM
Make sure on flat as HK said and use some RED Locktite
Grady White
Aug 30, 2013, 07:22 PM
As previously stated, make sure the screw is on the flat of the shaft.
The set screw threads may be worn. I wouldn't use red Locktite, blue maybe. If you use the red & you ever have to change the motor, the only way you will get the set screw out is with a torch.
You might want to get a new set screw with a cupped point. Take the old one with you to your local hardware store.