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Post# 99154   5/26/2010 at 12:05 (5,083 days old) by shag (Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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I found this vacuum sitting at the curb. I must admit, I haven't been taking notes about Air Way on this site. Now that I have one, I would like to know more. I like the style of it. I looked on the net, and really couldn't find that much about Air Way. It was mostly about the company closing. One problem. The vacuum works and has suction, but has a burning electrical smell and sounds like a blender chopping ice. Is it worth fixing, where would you take it and can you still get attachments? It reeks of smoke and has that great nicotine sheen to it. PU. |
Post# 99158 , Reply# 1   5/26/2010 at 13:41 (5,083 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 99169 , Reply# 2   5/26/2010 at 16:18 (5,083 days old) by crevicetool (GA )   |   | |
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The wiener dog is looking at the machine a little apprehensively..... Nice find! Rick |
Post# 99178 , Reply# 3   5/26/2010 at 18:20 (5,083 days old) by kirbykid63 (Wilmington Delaware)   |   | |
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Lamb makes the motor in your vacuum,you can get a new motor for a reasonable price if you want to fully restore your machine. |
Post# 99185 , Reply# 4   5/26/2010 at 19:10 (5,083 days old) by powertank ()   |   | |
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You might get away with new bearings and brushes, but I'd just go with a new motor. Nice find BTW. |
Post# 99200 , Reply# 5   5/26/2010 at 22:09 (5,083 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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Mmm, a Mark V with sputnik runners, not the wheels and cordwind/foot as I would have expected. Mottled iron gray base? Is that a PN socket I see on the side near the front corner? Is the white body painted or textured vinyl? These details with help date it. "Is it worth fixing, where would you take it and can you still get attachment" Yes...bring it to Davy's Vacuum Restoreum next time you're in Stratford...I have extra nozzles for you. You're fortunate to have the two aluminum J wands. It may well be it is not a total motor loss - maybe it's last duty was sucking up plaster dust with a split bag. A thorough cleaning & lubricating of the motor may make it right as rain again. These are powerful vacuums pulling in the 75-80" range. The extra long hose says 'original equipment' and the fact that wheeled Mark V's do not have the holes in the top trim to insert the four runners makes this a curiosity I've not seen before. A Canadian variation? Hopefully Air-Way Lady Tanya and Air-Way Charlie will have a few moments from packing up for the Convention to chime in with history and known facts. Dave |
Post# 99212 , Reply# 7   5/27/2010 at 10:44 (5,082 days old) by shag (Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 99213 , Reply# 8   5/27/2010 at 10:47 (5,082 days old) by shag (Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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