So, I took the heater blower apart last night. Quite easy getting in there, but what an ugly mess inside! After some consideration (and a beer), I decided not to fuch with it any more, because I really don't know if I'd fix it correctly....and, I might really fuch it up!
So, at the good advice of some members here, this afternoon I took the motor to a local electric motor repair shop, in my case called Palo Alto Electric Motor Corporation. I think that was the right move, as they'll do a complete degrease cleaning, and shaft lubrication, and repaint the silver base & black housing for just one hour $140 labor charge. And, if I want to, they'll replace both sides worn brushes for about another $60. Ya know, I'm good on that. Whole lot quicker & easier for me...lol. If any of you guys are interested in getting your old & squeaky heater blower repaired , they're at (650) 493.5585
Regardless, thanks to all who chimed in here....
For grins, here is the base with the fan removed. Just pull the two retaining rings, and remove a couple bolts & screws, and it's apart....and, dirty as hell since 1971.
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Ken