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The Duo-Power lives one!
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Post# 252130   10/5/2013 at 19:48 (3,827 days old) by SUPER-SWEEPER (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        

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Why, Hello there! As you may recall, I've recently began work on a Kenmore Duo-Power canister, In it's lovely 70s Avocado green and Wood Grain glory. I did end up buying a Filter-Queen Majestic for the motor (Don't worry, this poor thing was in such bad shape, the handle busted and the entire thing nasty, some parts coated in a sticky, brown substance. The motors were indeed the same, besides one fatal issue. The original Amtek motor had 5 wires, and the newer having 4. Well, I thought one wire served as a Neutral, as all the other similar wires had a neutral but this one. Well, The Kenmore didn't like this Motor one bit, and blew the breaker with-out a single sign of life. I'm actually very glad it did this, As it prompted something in me to bring that 40-something year old motor back into it's service- Dust Control.

I began by removing the top, then removing the field, and then fans. It was actually rather fun, especially when I found the issue to be nothing more than a dried lower bearing. WD-40 served well, As 3-in-1 was in a shortage. That motor span like a top! and ripped out that Filter-Queen's motor, popped in the original, and wired everything ready for a test-shot. Powered was applied, and in a blaze of brilliant blue sparks, The Kenmore was ALIVE!
The sparks lasted only about 2-3 seconds, and then smoothed to a smooth, no-longed rough motor. I dared myself to try it on HI speed, and it responded will willing glee. Then came the power-nozzle's turn, and the power-nozzle smoothly ran in Harmony with it's mate. Such harmony and willingness to patrol the rugs once more meant one thing-SPA DAY!

I carefully disabled all wiring, making sure to re-connect it in right order once free of the cleaner (This was Crucial, It's a wiring night-mare under that metal plate! the HI wire, The LO wire, the Performance Indicator, the Power-Nozzle,AND MORE!!!) I did not wash the lid and metal plate, to prevent damaging the original instruction stickers, and avoid rust. They soaked in a relaxing Suds bath while I pecked at a Electrolux Dura-Light. Then came Rinse, Dry, And Re-Assemble!

It was more of a since then I thought, The Kenmore yearned to be the dust-munch-er it once was, And in no-time the cleaner was pulling a strong suction once more, with the motor now delivering freedom of movement, and a nice-long wind-down. Then came re-assembling the power nozzle. I have a spare brush off an older 90s Kenmore Whispertone with a bad bearing in the motor out in the Barn of Vacuums. Eager to clean once more. I threw together the Nozzle and set out for the land of Berber Carpets. The cleaner does need a belt, but performed well, especially since I ran the thing in LO the whole time (Still breaking it in before HI comes along).

 

Here's you some pics- I still have some Finalizing to do.


Post# 252131 , Reply# 1   10/5/2013 at 19:51 (3,827 days old) by SUPER-SWEEPER (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
The supposedly "Rare" tool caddy,

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These were known for the tabs busting off from people not wanting to take the caddy off properly (Buy pushing towards the hose and lifting up). The caddies became lost, too. Mine's in perfect condition, It appears they kept it (And the immaculate chrome wands) in the original accessories box (Not pictured, But seen in my previous thread about the Duo-Power).


Post# 252132 , Reply# 2   10/5/2013 at 19:52 (3,827 days old) by SUPER-SWEEPER (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
In "Storage" Mode,

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It easily pops above the bag for convenience!


Post# 252133 , Reply# 3   10/5/2013 at 19:53 (3,827 days old) by SUPER-SWEEPER (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
The immaculate wands,

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They have that "New-in-box Vintage Kirby" shine to them, with little signs of usage.


Post# 252134 , Reply# 4   10/5/2013 at 19:56 (3,827 days old) by SUPER-SWEEPER (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
Also Brand-New:

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The never-used fabric "dusting" mitt for the Floor tool. I believe these were used for Hard-Floors (Then you'd have the Canister to match your floors!). The dusting tool's mitt was not in plastic still, but new-in-box condition as well. Perhaps used once or twice to see how well it works on a wood mantle or something.


Post# 252135 , Reply# 5   10/5/2013 at 19:56 (3,827 days old) by SUPER-SWEEPER (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
And, of-course,

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Running!


Post# 252136 , Reply# 6   10/5/2013 at 19:57 (3,827 days old) by SUPER-SWEEPER (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
But, Alas,

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That beat-up Progressive got Jealous over me taking her Retro sister out for a Stroll, And called the Hoover Patrol!


Post# 252137 , Reply# 7   10/5/2013 at 19:58 (3,827 days old) by SUPER-SWEEPER (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
We were surrounded!

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They even called in the Scrubbers on us!


Post# 252288 , Reply# 8   10/7/2013 at 19:58 (3,825 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
Oh, By the way,

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Judging from a date code under the machine, this appears to be a 67? (76 more likely)?



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