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Fiber washers
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Adam Rohn
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 Posted: Mon Oct 5th, 2009 11:42 pm
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How many fiber washers likely go in the front of my westinghouse? The fiber washers I got were too big so I've been using a rotor tool to sand them down thin. I can only put on 1 because 2 is too thick for me to get the blade on and tighten the set screw. I'm including a pic of the rotor in the motor with 1 fiber washer in the front so you can hopefully tell me if the rotor is sitting in the spot it should be in order to run. I'm also including a pic of the two fiber washers I modified so hopefully you can tell me if the thickness is correct.

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Adam Rohn
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 Posted: Mon Oct 5th, 2009 11:46 pm
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Fiber washers

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Ron Powell
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 Posted: Tue Oct 6th, 2009 01:27 am
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Adam, If two is too many, one will do. You need about 1/8-3/16" play or you'll find that your fan will just lock up. You ordered the black ones didn't ya. Next time get the grays, there much thinner.
Adam Rohn
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 Posted: Tue Oct 6th, 2009 01:31 am
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No, actually they are red. Thats what I found weird, I've used red before with no problems but I'll take your suggestion next time and get grey
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 Posted: Tue Oct 6th, 2009 01:45 am
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You can always add more but it's hard to take away, if you know what I mean.
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 Posted: Tue Oct 6th, 2009 01:47 am
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yep, sure do :)

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