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Longevity of Hydraulic Fan Motor

September 14, 2012, 10:12:02 pm

After finding fresh, clean oil puddling below my radiator twice in the past 6 weeks, I finally figured out that the hydraulic fan motor is leaking.  When I pull on the fan blades, the shaft moves in and out, with an audible "clunk".  It is obvious that it has cratered.  I checked my records and I bought that new radiator fan motor in August of 2006.  So it lasted just six years, 50.000 miles.  Is that normal?  What has been your experience?  My records show that I paid over $1200 last time (to Foretravel).  Is that what I can expect this time?  Or more?

Can these hydraulic motors be rebuilt?

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Re: Longevity of Hydraulic Fan Motor

Reply #1 – September 14, 2012, 11:05:23 pm

Hi Don,
Recently, there was a very good report from one of our FT full timers, (I forget his name, but his home base seems to be in Michigan, Hope he sees this and responds.
He had his stuff repaired at a shop in WV, was not expensive and seems to have been a good job.
If I run across his post about it, I will list it.
Maybe a search for hydraulic motor or pump would be good here on the forum.
Good luck,
Dave M

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Reply #2 – September 14, 2012, 11:09:25 pm

Don, His name is Jon Twork, do a search for hydraulic repairs that he responded to.
Dave M

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Reply #3 – September 14, 2012, 11:20:47 pm

Thanks Dave. I know Jon. Met him at Foretravel Alley a few years ago. I'll check the Archives..

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Reply #4 – September 14, 2012, 11:25:02 pm

Hi Don,
  The fellow Jon T used is Mr. Wayne Beckett
  J & S Hydraulics, Inc.
  785 Airport Rd
  Sutton, WV 26601
  304-765-7008
  304-619-4776 cell
  It was posted under Hydraulic Pump And Hydraulic Fan Motor Repair
HYDRAULIC PUMP AND HYDRAULIC FAN MOTOR REPAIRS
  Good luck,
Raymond

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Reply #5 – September 15, 2012, 12:32:52 am

why not take it apart yourself and fix. They are nothing special to a hyd pump/motor, just o rings and seals, unless there is damage to impeller or a metal part.
John h

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Reply #6 – September 15, 2012, 08:55:34 pm

The name is Jon........
Regards,
Jon Twork

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