Thread Number: 18990
Electrolux 500 gets some TLC |
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Post# 209190 , Reply# 1   12/8/2012 at 14:59 (4,150 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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The motor - split open with fan housing removed - showing the total blockage between the two fans |
Post# 209192 , Reply# 2   12/8/2012 at 15:00 (4,150 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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The only bit where the airflow could actually get through: |
Post# 209193 , Reply# 3   12/8/2012 at 15:01 (4,150 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Showing the dust build up around the front bearing: |
Post# 209194 , Reply# 4   12/8/2012 at 15:02 (4,150 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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All cleaned up and ready to go! |
Post# 209195 , Reply# 5   12/8/2012 at 15:03 (4,150 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Rear view: |
Post# 209196 , Reply# 6   12/8/2012 at 15:04 (4,150 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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The bag full whistle knob: |
Post# 209197 , Reply# 7   12/8/2012 at 15:05 (4,150 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Underside view: |
Post# 209198 , Reply# 8   12/8/2012 at 15:07 (4,150 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Bag door - showing the underside of the bag full whistle, and foam donut seal |
Post# 209199 , Reply# 9   12/8/2012 at 15:09 (4,150 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Front view - hard to believe this is nearly 40 years old! It was really ahead of its time when launched in the early 70's, a design classic. The 500 series. |
Post# 209202 , Reply# 11   12/8/2012 at 16:19 (4,150 days old) by vintagerepairer (England)   |   | |
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And a little tip: next time, rather than bending up the tag to the carbon brushe holder (which runs the risk of snapping the tag) try getting hold of the copper cable attached to the brush and pull that back, then wedge it in position. |
Post# 209218 , Reply# 13   12/8/2012 at 19:05 (4,150 days old) by vacu-finder ()   |   | |
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Nice job on the refurbish.....looks good. Were any parts of the motor worn..? |