Thread Number: 29559
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Eureka Model 2072 |
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Post# 329812 , Reply# 1   7/21/2015 at 21:12 (3,173 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY)   |   | |
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I have one of those myself, and let me tell you -- they are wonderful machines! Well-built, and if properly cared for, will last a lifetime.
To answer your questions:
1. Whatever you do, DON'T OIL THE BEARINGS! Your local vacuum shop can repack them in special grease if they're dry, but don't oil them. As far as I know, carbons are still available -- my vacuum guy recently did the motor on mine, and I think one of the things he did was replace the carbons. So I'm pretty sure they're still out there. Not only that but from what I can tell the motor in the 2072 is the same as the one in the current Sanitaire line, and carbons are available for them, so ...
2. New brushes are still available. They can be ordered from vacuum parts suppliers like Hesco (www.hescoinc.com...) or from your local vac shop: you may also be able to find them on eBay. Search for "eureka vg1 brush strips", and you should be able to find some.
3. Box top bags are harder than hen's teeth to come by. Electrolux/Eureka has long discontinued them, and as far as I know they have been available in vacuum stores for several years. (I MAY be wrong, however!) From time to time, they do show up on eBay -- so I would check them out.
4. There is supposed to be a grip on the end of the handle. If you need a replacement one you can get one from your local vacuum shop, or from eBay. I've included a link to an auction where one is available for sale.
I hope this information helps you. I love my vintage Eurekas: like I said before they're really wonderful, well-made machines that will last a long time if given lots of TLC!
Bill W. CLICK HERE TO GO TO tazcatsdad's LINK on eBay |
Post# 329821 , Reply# 2   7/22/2015 at 06:52 (3,173 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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Hi Preston! Wonderful Eureka you got there!
This line of Eurekas was introduced by Eureka Williams in 1973 (just before the takeover by Sweden's Electrolux) and in the 1974 testing of vacs by Consumer Reports, the 2042 and 2082 were top-rated. The 2082 was identical to your model except it had a Cordaway cord reel and a Power Touch handle that turned the vac on when you gripped it. I remember that descriptions of the box-top bags at the time used the adjective "brocade" meaning a richly decorated woven silk-like fabric that is actually quite beautiful. Important hint for using the Rugulator height adjuster - always tilt the vac back on its rear wheels with the handle in the upright stored position when attempting to slide the Rugulator. It makes it far easier to move! One of Eureka's very best uprights. The design is still being sold as a Sanitaire to this very day! :-) |
Post# 330083 , Reply# 3   7/25/2015 at 10:03 (3,169 days old) by penie396 ()   |   | |
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Thanks everyone! I tend to be a DIYer. I have some hight temp moly grease. Is this what they use in the bearings? Is there a place on line to buy carbons? thanks everyone for your help! :) |
Post# 330202 , Reply# 4   7/26/2015 at 20:49 (3,168 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY)   |   | |
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