Drive shaft fan damage

[techman]

I solved the boot problem a few years ago. I purchased some of the cloth webbing used to cover the hoses (got it at the local Parker Store). Cut about 4" long and put a few holes near the ends using my soldering iron tip. Slid these over the boots and ran tie wraps through the holes and tied them at each end. A tough protective cover and I have never replaced a boot since.

paul

 

[rnbrn21]

I ordered three of the boots and I'm thinking about putting a spare one on the shaft facing the front and tie wrapping it in place. Since the BXpanded skid plate should protect the rear one if the front one ever tears again just rip it off and move the spare one into place.

 

[TheFlatlander]

I ordered three of the boots and I'm thinking about putting a spare one on the shaft facing the front and tie wrapping it in place. Since the BXpanded skid plate should protect the rear one if the front one ever tears again just rip it off and move the spare one into place.

That's a really good idea.

 

[jdeen13]

I solved the boot problem a few years ago. I purchased some of the cloth webbing used to cover the hoses (got it at the local Parker Store). Cut about 4" long and put a few holes near the ends using my soldering iron tip. Slid these over the boots and ran tie wraps through the holes and tied them at each end. A tough protective cover and I have never replaced a boot since.

paul

Any chance of posting a picture of this? Thanks.

 

[lindnova]

So it was very difficult to remove the driveshaft on a BX2200 and the fan is easily damaged and the boots don't last long. Then they make it more difficult on the newer models. Engineering dept fail...

 

[IkeRoberts]

I just took mine(BX2360) in for a new fan. 7 dollars for the part and 200 to install it. I couldn,t do it that cheap. It would cost me more than that to heat my gaqrage for 2-3 days.