Originally Posted by
onehundred80
There really was not too much debris in the fan motor housing as you can see and no paint chips at all, there were no paint chips on the filter element itself either. The filter element had not separated from its frame, but the seal around the frame had deteriorated. Strange indeed, I have no idea what happened at all. Thanks for your input, I appreciate it.
The text in this PDF is basically by mach2plus, I just changed it a little and added the newer pics.
Dave, how hard would it be to drop the fan/cage assembly and inspect it (on a clear and warm day)? Then you can report back and my questions would be solved. Yes, I could take mine out BUT I haven't seen anything like that on mine so if you take yours out it would confirm or negate the housing.
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