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Post# 267393   2/13/2014 at 00:36 (3,723 days old) by ilovewindex ()        

Hello All..

So lurking around for a long time (mostly enjoy reading) and now have a question of sorts to post.

In September of this year I helped with a massive de hording situation and I acquired this poor Rainbow.. *I* am not a huge fan of them, but I took it (along with 4 carpet shampooers and a non descript upright)

Upon inspection, it needs a motor or the motor rebuilt *I* believe.. Its not the prettiest rainbow..But it does switch on, just makes a loud noise. Now with that said, I have not tested it with water either....

This is not something I plan to keep... Before I figure out what to do.. Is it worth sinking the money in to replace the motor... ANd what model is it?
Nothing gives me any clue. AT ALL.. I found the tag on the power head, but nothing on the Unit

Pics Below and thanks for the help..


Post# 267394 , Reply# 1   2/13/2014 at 00:37 (3,723 days old) by ilovewindex ()        

Heres the power head

Post# 267395 , Reply# 2   2/13/2014 at 00:37 (3,723 days old) by ilovewindex ()        

Power Head Hose

Post# 267396 , Reply# 3   2/13/2014 at 00:39 (3,723 days old) by ilovewindex ()        

I have 2 hoses, 2 sets of wandas, a base with casters, i think the manual. A shampooer attachment..



Post# 267397 , Reply# 4   2/13/2014 at 00:49 (3,723 days old) by ilovewindex ()        

I found the Books. Copyright is 1988

Post# 267416 , Reply# 5   2/13/2014 at 07:36 (3,723 days old) by jade_angel (Fort Collins, CO)        

I think that's a model D4, though I'm not a Rainbow expert. Those still fetch a decent price in good condition, and rightly so - they work well, and last. It's probably worth cleaning up, if only to sell.

Post# 267426 , Reply# 6   2/13/2014 at 09:17 (3,723 days old) by ctvacman (CT)        

It is a d4c. Cheapest thing to do is wipe it down and provided the motor bearings aren't ridiculously loud list it on eBay "as is". Since you got it for free anything you get is for profit unless like you said you sink a ton of meny into it

Post# 267427 , Reply# 7   2/13/2014 at 09:51 (3,723 days old) by HooverCelebrity (Germany)        

I had the same thing happen when I picked up a Rainbow D4C -- bad bearings. I rebuilt the motor and got a lot of new parts for it. At the end of the day, I probably put about $300 into it. Here's the thread from when I rebuilt my machine:

www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-...


Post# 267445 , Reply# 8   2/13/2014 at 11:47 (3,723 days old) by ilovewindex ()        

Thanks.. If you guys don't mind ill throw it up on the other for sale fourm here cheap. I don't do ebay... Otherwise Ill craigslist it

Post# 267452 , Reply# 9   2/13/2014 at 12:06 (3,723 days old) by ilovewindex ()        
MUst go to a good home

I posted it .. Thanks.. The PO told me if I get rid of it, it either has to go to some one who will restore/keep it or use it to save other rainbows


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