Atwood furnace

[hshiner]

I need to replace the heater blower motor on our 2003 Windsor, it has an Atwood 8500-lV furnace. I was able to remove the front cover over the motor as well as the gas valve. Has anyone had experience in getting out the motor, I also removed the SS strap. But it still feels as if there is something in the rear of the blower holding it in place. Can anyone out there advise at this junction in my road. Also is there a secret in removing the small squirrel cage blower by the gas valve. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

[BFlinn181]

Google yields many resources of manuals, troubleshooting guides, even videos of dealing with Atwood furnaces.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7YTOcSPOyI

[Duoglide1]

I did it quite awhile ago on another coach. I did watch a u-tube video or 2. My squirrel cage had a set screw type Allen bolt to hold it on the shaft. Once it's loose you can wiggle it with a screwdriver until it slides off the shaft. Mine would not run afterwards and I had to re-seat the connectors and all was fine. Not a tough job.


2007 Monaco Executive 45' 525 ISX

[hshiner]

Finally removed blowers and the motor, the blowers are not held onto the shafts with Allen screws, they are springs around the shaft. Our heated is similar but not the same as the video. The squirrel cage blowers were a pain to get of the shaft. Just want to thank you all for the assistance.