Fan question

[caraudioguy2100]

I have another Orion amp here and the fan is very loud in it

Almost sounds like it’s grinding against something but it’s not .

Is there a way to fix this fan or anyone know of a good replacement I can buy and where ?

 

[Perry Babin]

Sleeve bearings will get dry (lubricant dries) and they will wobble which can make them noisy. You can clean and lubricate them. TechTips 5, item #13 if you have the tutorial.

 

[caraudioguy2100]

I don’t have it yet but will purchase it this coming week on payday I want to learn more about amps since I have some knowledge but not a lot .

 

[Perry Babin]

I'm not trying to push it on you. I just can't remember who does and doesn't have it.

If you pull the fan and it has a label on the other side, it may cover the shaft and retaining slip. Remove that and the impeller will slide out. Clean the bearing and shaft and lubricate with a good lubricant (not WD 40).

 

[caraudioguy2100]

Never thought that at all you we’re trying to push it on me .

I have wanted to buy it for awhile now and had to wait til I got a home computer

I wanna learn more about repairing amps not just replacing a few defective parts here and there .

Since I repair them I would like to learn how to test certain Things how they work ect I want and need to learn more about them since someday this site might not be here anymore hope that’s not the case