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Jul 10, 2016 | 11:23 PM

72CC428

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Broke it DANG!

Well, I broke a filament on the blower motor resister.

I tried to solder but couldn't find my third extremity to hold the solder while my other two hands held the soldering iron and part.

I used epoxy but will that melt? Do the filaments get hot enough to do that?

Jul 11, 2016 | 12:03 AM

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What kind of epoxy? JB-Weld is good to around ~500F, the blower resistors can get red hot.

Jul 11, 2016 | 09:16 AM

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UGH!

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Originally Posted by Tedster9

What kind of epoxy? JB-Weld is good to around ~500F, the blower resistors can get red hot.

That's what I was afraid of. uess I'll just have to melt off the epoxy and get some JB Weld.

Thanks Tedster, Todd.

Jul 11, 2016 | 09:20 AM

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Well, I dunno. It may be fine though doubtful. Maybe red hot is more than 500F as well. Why not just install a new one?

Jul 11, 2016 | 10:00 AM

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old test lead alligator clips (roach clip) works great to hold wires together for soldering.

Jul 11, 2016 | 10:15 AM

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I'd put a new one in. I'm guessing it's this part or very similar. Probably a pita to do but it would be reliable. If there's no solder on the original, I wouldn't trust a solder repair.

Dan

Jul 11, 2016 | 10:20 AM

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Well it's not a high tech part, if it works, it's a good repair.

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Jul 11, 2016 | 12:39 PM

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old test lead alligator clips (roach clip) works great to hold wires together for soldering.

Oh Mikes68F100!! Man I never even thought of those. It's been a long time since I used one of those, and it wasn't for soldering

I don't even think I have one laying around. What's a cheap chain ( Walmart, eg.. ) that would carry those?

Jul 11, 2016 | 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by deckertd

I'd put a new one in. I'm guessing it's this part or very similar. Probably a pita to do but it would be reliable. If there's no solder on the original, I wouldn't trust a solder repair.

Dan

You're probably right. I guess it depends on proximity and temp. How close to the joint the heat is and how hot it gets.

If I try the solder it will be close.

What size tip should I use?