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    jstrelaxn Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 8, 2007, 11:43 AM
    Condenser Unit Fan Motor
    Can I replace a 5. Inch body motor with a 3. Inch body motor, as long as the electrical specs are the same? The shaft on the 3. Inch body motor is longer, of course. Thanks.
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    Aug 8, 2007, 03:46 PM
    As long as it will mount and the electric is the same you should be OK.
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    Aug 8, 2007, 03:55 PM
    I might suggest for you not to waste your time , I don't think you will find a motor that has the same rpm, voltage , hp, as the 5" motor. THe brackett will not fit and it will take time to adapt a different brackett to fit the smaller motor, better to replace like for like. Good luck. Mike
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