The fan in most cases can be taken apart, the armature cleaned up, the bushings lubricated and re-installed. Search for fan removal and disassembly on: www.smartcarofamerica.com.
Try taking it to an electric motor rebuilding shop and see if they can overhaul it. If the armature is bad, they may be able to rewind it. Other then the armature having a concern, the motor should be rebuildable.
I am thinking of a new mod but I need a piece from a right-hand drive 451.I need the black triangle from the left-hand side of the car that matches the one with the radio antenna on the right-hand side of a 451 from the UK.Who can help?
I hope that…
Hello guys and gals,We are happy and excited to announce that we have finally moved in to our new location!To those of you that have been by our old shop recently it was obvious that we were out of space. When we moved in to our location we offered…
This is why my wife's car is in the shop right now. The shifter moves but nothing happens.
I tested it myself after she reported the problem. I got the car into reverse maybe 1 time in 15 tries. Not good enough. Into drive maybe 1 time in 5.
It wa…
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As some of you know, we have recently moved to San Antonio. With that said, me running CenTex Smart Club has become a little more of a challenge for me. So, with great sadness, I have to renounce my spot with CenTex Smart Club. I hav…
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