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  • Aug 30, 2013, 03:33 AM
    Adcase
    Fan blade keeps coming off motor shaft
    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.
  • Aug 30, 2013, 06:24 AM
    hkstroud
    Are you making sure that the screw is on the flat spot of the shaft?
  • Aug 30, 2013, 07:20 AM
    ma0641
    Make sure on flat as HK said and use some RED Locktite
  • Aug 30, 2013, 07:22 PM
    Grady White
    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.

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