Thread Number: 44874
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
replacement zb 89 kaput ....1401?????? |
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Post# 465832   9/4/2023 at 20:26 by Thevacomaticiec ![]() |
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![]() well the ZB89 gave up the gost ..... try re plug it in cord all the way out all way in switch fix no go no humming nothing and motor would be slow to start i did spy on ebay a 1401 -B Olympia one with new hose vinyl seller willing ship Canada i offer 40 plus ship we will see.
and my bday on sept 15 so gift from me to me i actually use my vac Also no parts for zb 89 were i live other zb 89 are damage cord reel and wheel or body or older leaking hose the 1401 new hose and works should be niceto pair with my PN6 |
Post# 465836 , Reply# 1   9/5/2023 at 09:06 by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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The Olympia 1 is a great machine. 43 years old this year. Where does time go? I remember when mine was brand new in the box.
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Post# 465838 , Reply# 2   9/5/2023 at 09:37 by Thevacomaticiec ![]() |
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![]() Seller accepted my offer shes on her way.
40 $ US plus shipping 161 $ with new hose This post was last edited 09/05/2023 at 14:33 |
Post# 465839 , Reply# 3   9/5/2023 at 09:40 by Thevacomaticiec ![]() |
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Post# 465845 , Reply# 4   9/5/2023 at 12:29 by Thevacomaticiec ![]() |
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![]() she hasa nice vinyl hose to and a sticker from a vac shop did i do good 161 $ all in ??? This post was last edited 09/05/2023 at 14:34 |
Post# 465846 , Reply# 5   9/5/2023 at 12:36 by Thevacomaticiec ![]() |
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![]() better pic it looks like the hose is in good shape to cant wait to try it with my recently bought pn 6
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Post# 465849 , Reply# 6   9/5/2023 at 15:34 by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Antoine, you did good. Looks to be in nice shape and good hose for that price. The only thing I would suggest you do immediately is open up the cleaner and inspect the carbon brushes. Chances are they are worn down to nothing by now & ready to be changed. And order a set of Super J carbon brushes for it to have on hand. Being from the late 70s, it may look good, but will have had a LOT of miles on it. The old saying "looks can be deceiving" would apply here LOL.
Enjoy your new cleaner, and whatever you do, save that old Lux 89. You may eventually find a cheap donor parts machine to fix it up. |
Post# 465852 , Reply# 7   9/5/2023 at 15:48 by Thevacomaticiec ![]() |
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Post# 465866 , Reply# 9   9/5/2023 at 20:33 by Thevacomaticiec ![]() |
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Post# 465868 , Reply# 10   9/5/2023 at 21:22 by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Tyler, good point. But, let's not forget the age of the cleaner....the Olympia was made from 1979 to 1982. And the fact this vacuum has a newer hose and a service sticker on it indicates it was probably in regular service in someone's home till very recently. So at it's oldest, this cleaner is 24 years old, youngest it would be is 21 years old....considering most people vacuum at least 1 hour a week, yes I sure would at the very least be checking the carbon brushes on that motor. And there's nothing wrong with taking a little caution and doing a basic service on a older cleaner, and well advised too if it's a good model and year that's worth keeping in good condition and caring for.
Antoine - One thing I forgot too is that your Olympia would take the Ametek Advantek motor used in the Perfect C101 if you ever require a motor replacement. It can also use a single stage Electro Motor that's sold with a tube and seal to retrofit the motor to the cleaner. And the cord rewinder from the Perfect C101 would also work with it too. If you like this vacuum, might not be a bad idea to set aside a couple replacement parts. |
Post# 465869 , Reply# 11   9/5/2023 at 21:28 by Rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)   |   | |
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This later Olympia and first Silverado had some of the best motors. If it runs well and sounds good I would leave it alone and enjoy. The newer hose should give full suction. |
Post# 465870 , Reply# 12   9/5/2023 at 21:35 by Thevacomaticiec ![]() |
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