Thread Number: 33555  /  Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux special
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Post# 365415   1/20/2017 at 19:00 (2,644 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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Are these special Electrolux models supposed to have a foam gasket that deteriorates? If so that's crappy.

Post# 365417 , Reply# 1   1/20/2017 at 20:02 (2,644 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)        

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It took me a minute to realize where that vacuum is from! I never really see those special machines. Do you want me to open up my Silverado Special and check?
Andy


Post# 365426 , Reply# 2   1/20/2017 at 23:00 (2,644 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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I figured it out I used thick weather stripping. I wonder why Electrolux didn't use a rubber gasket. Yes, Andy I did open the Olympia special and it runs great! These specials are sweet little machines!

Post# 365427 , Reply# 3   1/20/2017 at 23:04 (2,644 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)        

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I'm glad your pleased with it, Kenny!
Andy


Post# 365429 , Reply# 4   1/20/2017 at 23:41 (2,644 days old) by Collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)        

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I may be wrong but, to me, that doesnt look like an Electrolux motor. Can it be a generic replacement along with the seal?

Post# 365439 , Reply# 5   1/21/2017 at 08:31 (2,644 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
Good motor,poor suction--

--bad foam gasket.This can often happen with Specials that are now 30 plus years old.As above easily fixed with any foam that seals between fan housing and bag chamber.I have used layers of new,generic shop vac filter with hole cut in side.The above would be the last of 3 versions with a DJ type motor.
Great vacs with no chrome,built in cordwinder or automatic control but same hose & atts as deluxe.


Post# 365441 , Reply# 6   1/21/2017 at 09:09 (2,643 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth)        

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Yes, the 1453 used foam in between the bag housing and the motor, because there wasn't enough room for a rubber gasket.

Yes, that is the correct Electrolux motor for the special 1453.


Post# 365540 , Reply# 7   1/23/2017 at 09:33 (2,641 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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Ray,

Thanks for clearing that up. It was an easy fix! I enjoy using it. Great little vac and lighter than the regular models.



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