Ralph, pictures would be fantastic! Where did you get the muffin fan, computer parts store? I have seen a fan about 6" in diameter for $20 (I think).
I have an '85. The current housing is blue and looks like a small, old-fashioned cannister vacuum. Bob -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Ralph E. Ahseln" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bob, As usual, Your model may vary... I replaced my old OEM blower with a Muffin Fan (similar to a computer fan). It's so quiet I forget it sometimes. BUT,... I had to fabricate the housing ...TO.. hose fitting. If I remember correctly I used the ends of the old blower's hose fitting as a pattern and covered it in plastic film. Then shaped and molded a square end with layers of Fiberglass and Epoxy to fit closely the Muffin Fan shape With a little trimming, the Muffing Fan sets inside the two square ends.. with the old blower ends clamped to the hoses It was a little messy and I'm sure there is a better way to do it.. but they've been working for 10 yeas with no problems. Sorry I don't have pix of them. I'd be glad to take some in a few days if necessary.. UW Ralph Ahseln "Oblio" Gresham OR ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 7:45 AM Subject: catalina27-talk: engine blower Hello, I'm pretty sure the exhaust blower for my engine compartment has died. Since I have a diesel, it's not imperative that I have one to clear out the fumes; I only use it to keep the heat down inside when running the engine. I seem to recall a discussion about replacing the blower with an industrial strength PC type fan. Something about the power consumption and quietness made it very appropriate for running on the boat. Any thoughts/comments on this idea? Bob Mann
