harman p68 distribution blower rattle?

[jbmaine]

Hi All,
my 5yr old p68 has developed an intermittent "rattle" that I am pretty sure is coming from the distribution blower. It comes and goes as I vary the fan speed and will even start up when I open the hopper door to add more pellets.
I plan to pull it out and give it a once over the next time I shut the stove down, but I discovered the motor is very hot to the touch. Is this normal? I never noticed this before but can't ever remember feeling the motor while it was running.
thanks
Jim

 

[ttdberg]

The heat coming from the distribution fan motor is normal. Mine gets too hot to touch as well. This was my 6th season with the P68 and mine also developed the rattle you describe. Took it off, opened it up, applied a little 3-in-1 oil, put it back together and re-attached, no more rattle.

 

[jbmaine]

Thanks,
I'll give it a try
Jim