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Hoover Decade 800 Bearing and Roller Grease?
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Post# 125980   2/26/2011 at 08:39 (4,779 days old) by azmach2 ()        

Hello,
I just acquired a nice Hoover Decade 800 vacuum (I previously restored a Decade 80 in 2008). For starters it will need a new fan blade and belt. My question is what is the recommended bearing/bushing lube for the motor. Also, what grease is recommended for the roller. I've looked in the archives and watched a Youtube video on subject and I've found a lot conflicting info. I though it would be best to check here with the experts. I'm planning to go to Grainger on Monday and they usually carry all the lubes. Gary


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Post# 125981 , Reply# 1   2/26/2011 at 08:43 (4,779 days old) by azmach2 ()        

I should note that the Youtube video is not me, it's one I found searching Youtube. Gary

Post# 125982 , Reply# 2   2/26/2011 at 08:50 (4,779 days old) by azmach2 ()        

Also, I was member back in 2008, for some reason my membership expired. Attached is a link with my Decade 80 thread. Gary

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Post# 125993 , Reply# 3   2/26/2011 at 10:21 (4,779 days old) by twocvbloke ()        

Grease for ball bearings, 3-in-1 oil for sleeve bearings... :)

Post# 126087 , Reply# 4   2/27/2011 at 08:05 (4,778 days old) by azmach2 ()        

Thanks for the help. I usually use Mobil one red synthetic grease, I hope that works.

I thought maybe there was a clear grease or white lithium grease for the roller so it won't wreck the carpet if any excess leaks.

Also, reading prior threads, I understand there is red or black can 3 in 1 lube. Any difference in the two? Gary


Post# 126088 , Reply# 5   2/27/2011 at 08:49 (4,778 days old) by twocvbloke ()        

The grease I use is a multi-purpose grease which is suited for bearings and other things, as for the 3-in-1, I just use what's to hand, I don't know if there's a real difference between one or the other, maybe viscosity or detergent content, but that's about it, I'd have thought if it was sold as 3-in-1, it'd be the same regardless of the bottle colour... :)

Post# 126102 , Reply# 6   2/27/2011 at 11:30 (4,778 days old) by twocvbloke ()        

I've been told you need to use the 3-in-1 that comes in the Blue can, the other one (Red & Black can) will turn to goo and cause problems with sleeve bearings... :)

Post# 126521 , Reply# 7   3/3/2011 at 08:23 (4,774 days old) by azmach2 ()        

Thanks for the help, I found it at Grainger. It says electric motors right on the bottle. My vacuum is less than 1/3 HP but I think it will work ;-) Gary

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Post# 126527 , Reply# 8   3/3/2011 at 09:27 (4,774 days old) by twocvbloke ()        

Yep, that's the one you need... :)

Post# 126528 , Reply# 9   3/3/2011 at 09:49 (4,774 days old) by azmach2 ()        

I found this video series online. Replacing the fan in the Decade 80 parts 1 & 2 are VERY helpful videos.


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