Thanks, Colin.

I still am not sure how to get to the actual fan on the TMV7A, since the
housing somehow snaps on and off, and I can't figure out how to do it.

But, will keep trying.

Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 11:59 PM
Subject: Re: TMV7A cooling fan part II.


> if the fan itself is loose, then the c clip/ring that holds the blade
> assembly on, might be bent or loose causing the blade assembly to rattle
> until it gets into its constant RPM's.
> In this case a simple replacement of it by an equally sized computer fan,
> commonly availible at most computer parts supply stores, not including
radio
> shack or circuit city hi hi, will fix the issue...and probably quiet
things
> down allot...older fans usually are noisy because they have worn out all
the
> oil or grease that is put on the shaft and bushings to help the rotation.
> ..........