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1985 Hoover Turbopower U2332
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Post# 349587   4/5/2016 at 13:23 (2,914 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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spotted this on ebay and after a week long wait I was the winning bidder, Ive always liked this machine and am so pleased i have finally got one, from what I believe this is from the second generation in which this was their mid range machine, bottom of the line being a black Turbopower Junior, and top of the line being the infamous U2336 glass autoflex, do correct me if I am wrong, any way the seller seemed to be a vacuum shop owner, he stated that it had came in for repair some years ago and simply never picked up, the seller put it in his store room and there it stood for some 20 odd years, it is in remarkable condition there is no sun damage, no leaning and most importantly no cracks or rattles, it even had the original bulb.

Post# 349588 , Reply# 1   4/5/2016 at 13:23 (2,914 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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It was very well packaged.

Post# 349589 , Reply# 2   4/5/2016 at 13:25 (2,914 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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The infamous Hoover bag door release

Post# 349590 , Reply# 3   4/5/2016 at 13:26 (2,914 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Im amazed this survived the journey here.

Post# 349591 , Reply# 4   4/5/2016 at 13:27 (2,914 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Fully assembled, the motor sounded extremely dry which isn't surprising some 3 in 1 oil will lube it up again.

Post# 349592 , Reply# 5   4/5/2016 at 13:28 (2,914 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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wire Referencing.

Post# 349593 , Reply# 6   4/5/2016 at 13:29 (2,914 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Took the motor to find this how on earth it managed to pick this up in the first place is beyond me.

Post# 349594 , Reply# 7   4/5/2016 at 13:30 (2,914 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Found the fan housing was also blocked.

Post# 349595 , Reply# 8   4/5/2016 at 13:31 (2,914 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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I am convinced this bag has been in for the duration of storage it is beyond filthy.

Post# 349596 , Reply# 9   4/5/2016 at 13:32 (2,914 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Showing the bag light wiring set up, again to refer to for re assembly.

Post# 349597 , Reply# 10   4/5/2016 at 13:33 (2,914 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Dirty dirty dirty fan.

Post# 349598 , Reply# 11   4/5/2016 at 13:34 (2,914 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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All of the parts are now drying and now on to the motor.

Post# 349609 , Reply# 12   4/5/2016 at 16:43 (2,914 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Hi Michael,
Great find. My Mum had one of those when I was very little.
You're spot on with the info. Mid-range, second generation. If it's dated 1985, then it's a really early one from the first production run. These didn't hit the shops until early 86.


Post# 349625 , Reply# 13   4/6/2016 at 03:21 (2,914 days old) by Vintagerepairer (England)        

You can see it's a very early model as the motor was changed from that design - this one has external wires to the brush holder.

Post# 349646 , Reply# 14   4/6/2016 at 15:00 (2,913 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Chris cheers I had a feeling i was around the right zone with the info, Benny I never knew they changed the motor wiring I did find it strange when I opened it up, anyway back to the refurb.
here was the bath after the wash.


Post# 349647 , Reply# 15   4/6/2016 at 15:00 (2,913 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Now on to the motor.

Post# 349649 , Reply# 16   4/6/2016 at 15:04 (2,913 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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After a further strip down the rear bearing (belt side) was very jumpy and didn't turn smoothly the front wasn't to bad but they both got lubed and are now running nice and smooth, the cooling fan is also a dust build up hot spot.

Post# 349650 , Reply# 17   4/6/2016 at 15:05 (2,913 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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All fully cleaned, lubed and polished.

Post# 349651 , Reply# 18   4/6/2016 at 15:06 (2,913 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Now to get back to the machine, polished chassis.

Post# 349652 , Reply# 19   4/6/2016 at 15:08 (2,913 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Showing the older style wiring and headlight set up, simple but effective.

Post# 349653 , Reply# 20   4/6/2016 at 15:10 (2,913 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Cleaned body.

Post# 349654 , Reply# 21   4/6/2016 at 15:11 (2,913 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Body now attached as well as internal wiring and fill tube.

Post# 349655 , Reply# 22   4/6/2016 at 15:12 (2,913 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Fully re assembled ready for another final polish and a layer of wax.

Post# 349656 , Reply# 23   4/6/2016 at 15:12 (2,913 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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inside the newly cleaned bag housing.

Post# 349657 , Reply# 24   4/6/2016 at 15:14 (2,913 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Finally polished and waxed I am very pleased with how this has turned out, you can see those brilliant deep groom lines in front.

Post# 349658 , Reply# 25   4/6/2016 at 15:15 (2,913 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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I thought Id get my other non total systems for a group picture.

Post# 349673 , Reply# 26   4/6/2016 at 18:14 (2,913 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        

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Perfect referb! I want to get one as soon as I can find shipping to the U.S. I've already had 220 run through the home with UK wall outlets so I'm about ready to go!!


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