Down the vent it went.....

[Mangano]

New to the forum but not to GM trucks. Have owned about 35 1500s . Currently own a 2018 Silverado crew cab.

 

In any event, today while messing around in the cab of the truck a piece of brass (oddly shaped- like 5.56 stuff-ahem) went flying down the defrost vent.  It rattled around a bit and then quieted down after hitting a few bumps.

 

My question isn't so much as how to retrieve the item but whether or not it will affect the blower motor.  I would really prefer not to burn that up at this time. Maybe after a 100,000 miles or so.

 

Anywhooo, I'd appreciate any comments regarding the motor issue or even removal of the item as long as I don't have to remove the dash, etc.

 

TIA

[Lsgun1]

If it gets to the motor you'll have it jam it up or break the blades on the squirrel cage. If it gets there you'll easily be able to retrieve it. I'd try to get a live round out.

[Mangano]

Thanks for the quick reply. It's not live.  

 

Anyway to tell if it's already there (other than crunching and black smoke pouring out of my ducts)?

[lapoolboy]

Pull the blower.....it's under the dash and not that involved. 

[Mangano]

Thanks for the reply. Will do.