Ampeg SVT6-Pro Cooling Fan problem

BassGen · #1 04-05-2011, 04:16 PM

I have an SVT6-Pro and lately the cooling fan has become a bit noisy. Sounds like the bearing is going bad.

Is there any general information on DIY repairs for this? I haven't taken the cover off yet but I suspect that it's a pretty easy swap if I can find the part.

Thought I'd ask here first if anyone has any experience with this.

JimmyM · #2 04-05-2011, 04:28 PM

before you replace it, check and make sure all the nuts holding it on are snug. i don't know a lot about fan care, but i know sometimes nuts can work themselves loose and cause rattles.

AndrewHeadley · #3 04-05-2011, 04:34 PM

I know 6pros just have loud fans in general, mine sure does. Was your fan alot quieter in the past?

BassGen · #4 04-05-2011, 05:01 PM

I'm certain it was quieter than this when it was new. The noise is very much like a bearing going bad and I don't want it to quit while I'm playing, can't hear it and do damage because it overheats.

JimmyM · #5 04-05-2011, 05:05 PM

well pooping out an old fan and replacing it with a new one is easy. just make sure you get one with the same specs because fans in ss gear are critical.

edit: pooping? oh well, i'll leave it because i like the word "pooping"