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Thread Number: 33697
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
new to me Hoover 105 |
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Post# 366313 , Reply# 1 2/7/2017 at 10:36 (2,628 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I have THREE Kirbys I'd like to sell.
I'm all Hoover, so, that's all I have. (450+ machines). In the Hoover 'collection line', I think some must haves are: a 28 (excellent specimen from the 40s, a 69 Convertible, model, not year...superior color, a 707 (hideous shade, but you must have one, a 1070 and 1076, the "Brady Bunch" Convertible, at least one Slimline, Dial A Matic, Pixie, Handivac,
windtunnel. etc................................. As far as the other species, I'm no expert. However: the G E Roll Easy seems quite coveted, a Dual Sanitronic (Kirby), A Singer upright, Eureka Prince...canned ham...... and the list goes on. Welcome to our world. You'll get lots of advice (good and bad). John | ||
| Post# 366317 , Reply# 2 2/7/2017 at 10:53 (2,628 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY) | ||
Office Display
I definitely like the way you think! I work as a Database Administrator at a small university, and I too have a small office display. I wasn't entirely sure how it would be received, but surprisingly, my co-workers and visitors seem to really like it! The old Hoover 543 and my Electrolux XXX actually start a LOT of conversations that go something like this: "I remember my grandmother having a......" or "There's no way that thing still works......." I LOVE being eclectic, and it has served me well! Keep us updated on your display, I can't wait to see that old 105 fixed up!
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| Post# 366325 , Reply# 4 2/7/2017 at 17:22 (2,628 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth) | ||
I saw that on ebay.
I'm guessing you already have the motor out of the main casting, when you turn the motor over you will see the pulley on the end of the armature shaft. On some models there is a set screw on the side of the fan if you loosen the set screw the fan will come off. On other models the pulley is holding the fan on. You can put a screwdriver in the slot on the end of the armature, hold the fan and turn the screwdriver to the left. Sometimes you can take a used flat belt from another vacuum put it around the pulley, hold the fan, take a pair of pliers (gripping the belt, so you don't damage the pulley) and turn the pulley to the right. Once you get the fan off there should be a couple of fan spacing washers under the fan ( do NOT lose these ) then you can take the motor head casing off to get the armature out. To get the motor head casing off loosen the screws and slide the carbon brush holders out as well as carefully disconnecting the field wires from the carbon brush holder screws. Also it helps to take a sharpie pen and mark the back side of the motor head casing so it goes back on the same way it came off otherwise the motor may bind up if the casing is put on the wrong way. Have Fun | ||
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