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I just bought a 1988 18' Horizon [thanks to the folks who responded to my misplaced post].

I've noticed that the blower motor is whining and alternately makes the noise and stops making the noise while the blower is on.

Is this something I can easily fix? I want to avoid the blower motor seizing up out on the water....

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1988 18' Horizon, 4.3L V6 OMC Cobra
2006 Chevy Suburban to pull it

Just replace the blower; if it's the original 1988 one , it's done pretty well! Check the size before you buy a new one; they are available for 3" and 4" hoses,

Graham

If it decides to give up the ghost out on the water you can always just lift up the engine cover for a couple of minutes before starting the engine. Once it starts just close it down and be on your way. This will do the same job.

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1989 205 Sundowner
5.0 HO OMC Cobra

I'd replace it for sure, you don't want to take chances with that, I replaced mine about 6 years ago with a nice Rule one. The old one was howling and whining but still worked....

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II