Getting a little 'buzzing' that turns into a bit of a growl from my AF combustion motor. Bearing spins freely, but I'm wondering if I should oil the shaft or... what...???
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Growl from Austroflamm Combustion Fan
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Polar Bear
Feeling the Heat
...maybe she's hungry 
Not sure about yours, but as far as I know, I am not required to grease any parts for life. Someone will know about your unit better than me.
Not sure about yours, but as far as I know, I am not required to grease any parts for life. Someone will know about your unit better than me.
Yah, same here but in my case, the stove is 23 years old and on the original motor, if I'm not mistaken. Just wondering if disassembling the fan or a shot of WD40 might solve the problem.
heat seeker
Minister of Fire
Nix on the WD-40. It's not much of a lube. Non-detergent 20 weight oil is preferred. Disassembly of the motor and cleaning and lubing the bearings is the best way, assuming you have bearings and not bushings.
Mt Bob
Minister of Fire
The bearings have hi temp grease.I can put bearings in one in 5 min.with motor out.There are threads on here explaining the difference in the bearings(skateboard bearings are oiled,will not last long).
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