Porter Cable 690 router fan replacement

[kredd]

I am wondering if the fan can be replaced on a 690 router. Something fell down into it and bye-bye went the plastice blades in a hurry. I wonder if the collet chuck threads or pressed of so that the armature can be pull, and a new fan installed?

[UtahAV]

Hi kredd,

The chuck is threaded to the bottom of the armature shaft. Removing it is a bit of a challenge because you have little of the armature to hold on to. The easiest way is to use an impact wrench on the chuck. The quick blow from the impact will usually pull the chuck right off. The armature fan is not sold separately from the armature. The armature is part #903660.

I hope this helps with your repair!

-UtahAV
-Mark

[kredd]

Mark,

Thanks for the information. I wondered if the fan was replaceable. In looking at the parts diagram on this website, it does show a replacment fan for the 690, pn 874299 for $10.22. Not sure if this is a the right part, maybe it is a press on item that is pretty dicey...

Kevin

[UtahAV]

Hi kredd,

I was just looking at the pictures. I forgot to actually read the words...

There are many Type numbers and changes to the armature fan but it appears that all of them do change to part #874299. Sorry I tried to steer you in the wrong direction.

Thanks!

-UtahAV
-Mark

[kredd]

Mark, No problem. I did get the collet nut off with an impact wrench and pressed off the broken fan with an arbor press and a split plate to get behind the fan. The new fan is ordered and should be easy to press on. $15 saves an old reliable tool! Necessary in a time of recession....once again, you did help me out, thank you.
Kevin

[UtahAV]

Sounds good kredd!

The 690 is the benchmark that all other midsized routers are measured against in my opinion. I have three of them in my wood shop. Not a chance I will ever replace them. I like to keep two of them setup to go with the Leigh dovetail jig. They compliment the Leigh jig beautifully!

Keep us posted on the repair!

Thanks!

-UtahAV
-Mark

[prospector]

On a job site some yahoo wired a 220 circuit with a standard outlet and then pluged a router in it is this machine worth fxing saw sparks but no magic smoke.
Thanks.