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Oct 9, 2011 | 06:03 PM

Alfonzy

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Blower resistor

Well it is 80 deg, in N.E. Ohio, but gettng ready for cooler weather...M y 1986 F-150 [w/o air conditioning] lost control of the low and med speeds on the heater blower. Of course I know the High speed is wired direct and will [does] work. I pulled the the resistor and suspect it. [blower motor was siezed up f,rusty from sitting all summer] I freed up the blower motor, works fine, but WHERE CAN I GET A NEW RESISTOR? Local Ford dealers don't have one that old. I don't really want one from the bone yard if I can get a new one. Any help appreciated!

Oct 9, 2011 | 06:13 PM

dustybumpers

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I got my last one at advance. they are the same from 80-96/ try rockauto.com too.

Oct 9, 2011 | 07:16 PM

Alfonzy

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re: blower resisitor

Thanks dustybumpers: Ive tried them, they only have resistors for trucks with HVac factory air. These resistors are different,[4 speeds] not standard [NON AC]3 speed heater blower.

Oct 9, 2011 | 07:27 PM

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Can you take the resistor to radio shack, and match it up? Just solder that one out and the new one in.

Oct 9, 2011 | 08:43 PM

ArdWrknTrk

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Radio shack won't work, too much power.
These are open air wire wound resistors.

I do not have A/C and had no problem locating one in the aftermarket.
Let me see if I can find a part number

Oct 9, 2011 | 09:59 PM

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For the 3-speed fan without factory AC:

E3TZ-18591-A RESISTOR ASSY. (HEATER SWITCH TO BLOWER MOTOR) Fits 1983/86 F150/350 & Bronco

Our sponsor Ed Olson at Horizon Ford www.partsguyed.com can get this for you; MSRP $29.63 Your FTE price: $21.34 (buy from his Web site)

Some other places near you (won't give Ed's discount):

Valley Ford Truck Sales Cleveland, OH 44125 Tel. 216-524-2400 http://www.valleyfordtruck.com/

Whiteys Auto Group Mansfield, OH 4490 Tel. 419.529.4000 http://www.mmgauto.com/

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Oct 10, 2011 | 12:24 AM

dustybumpers

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfonzy

Thanks dustybumpers: Ive tried them, they only have resistors for trucks with HVac factory air. These resistors are different,[4 speeds] not standard [NON AC]3 speed heater blower.

All my trucks, 82, 86, 89 90,93,94and 94 Centurion, have 3 speed blowers. all but the 82 have a/c. The 86 has aftermarket a/c, and uses a stock heater box. I think the part number Chris gave you will work.

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Oct 10, 2011 | 05:59 AM

Alfonzy

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Thanks Chris

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Originally Posted by ctubutis

For the 3-speed fan without factory AC:

E3TZ-18591-A RESISTOR ASSY. (HEATER SWITCH TO BLOWER MOTOR) Fits 1983/86 F150/350 & Bronco

Our sponsor Ed Olson at Horizon Ford www.partsguyed.com can get this for you; MSRP $29.63 Your FTE price: $21.34 (buy from his Web site)

Some other places near you (won't give Ed's discount):

Valley Ford Truck Sales Cleveland, OH 44125 Tel. 216-524-2400 Valley Ford Truck - Ohio's Truck Center | Cleveland, Ohio | Phone 216-524-2400

Whiteys Auto Group Mansfield, OH 4490 Tel. 419.529.4000 Mansfield Motor Group 888-614-2261 Dealer Mansfield Ashland Galion Ohio OH

Just ordered one from Horizon Ford !