Access to air handler/blower motor

[ocean spirit]

1971 53my. At times sounds like blower motor is turning g but squire cage does not unless I give it a little help. Was hoping to address this without pulling complete assembly but don't see how to gain access. Don't really see how to remove air handler assembly eitheir. This is the forward saloon unit. Any suggestion on how best to address would be appreciated.

[Boatsb]

If its a squirrel cage it's been replaced. I believe the regular propeller fans were standard on your boat.

That being said access depends on how it was installed.

[ocean spirit]

Thanks ScottIt's a cruiseair ebs16 air handler does that reinforce your suspicion. Doyou know if those motors are service separate from assembly.

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Should be. I removed mine. Hard to see screws because of black sprayed on insulation.

[Pascal]

On my 1970 both 16k saloon were original and squirrel cage. The forward had the same issue.

I have redone that whole section of cabinetry but the original set up had a bunch or screws hidden behind nailed trim pieces. If i remember right there were some screws in square reinforcement on the bottom that could be reached after pulling the airmreturn grille