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Thanks for the additional info on the motors. Steve

The body of the DJ and Marquis are about the same condition actually. My cousin found a Silverado at the dump and it works just fine. The body has rust places and the cord was repaired with electrical tape. That might be why someone got rid of it. Does the Silverado and DJ use the same motor? Steve

Not the solution I wanted but my mom has something like what she's used to. I do plan on keeping the DJ for the parts. I got another reply from one of the franchises in another state, they can't get those carbon brushes anymore, only solution is to buy a new motor for $230. There's still a...

After calling and emailing numerous repair shops, I had one tell me those brushes can't be bought anymore. Their fix was to replace the motor and I was told Electrolux made a brushless motor available years ago. I was told the price was $350 so I passed. Another shop told me, Those brushes are...

Jon My cousin is the one who took the vacuum apart and told me the brushes are bad. He said he put in some other brushes to see if they might fix it. The vacuum ran but he said there was some sparking that happened. So they weren't a fix. Kevin and Sven, thanks for those other sites, but I may...

Yes I saw that post and spoke to Helwig. To be certain this was the right part they wanted the part number of the motor which I didn't have. They also have a $25 minimum charge when ordering. So you can't just order two brushes for $12. Steve

I believe you're right, it is the motor on the left. The things that hold the brushes in place look like the one I have. It also has the number 6780 on it. Do you know the name of that motor or it's model number? Steve

Sven, I don't have the vacuum with me so I'm not sure when I can get a photo. I asked Ezvacuum if they'd pay the return postage because I bought the part based on incorrect info on their site. The rep replied, The carbon brush sent is as per the order. There are multiple Jubilee models taking...

Jon The vacuum just stopped working one day, it really didn't give any warning. I'm not sure if the spring will come out of the holder. My cousin only pulled the brush part of the way out. I also made some measurements of the old and new brushes and there are a couple of differences. The new...

Jon I wondered about that too. I sent an email to the website to see what they say. I hope I get a reply. Some website show only the brush and spring which makes it appear possible. What a rule, I can only post one time in 30 minutes. Steve

I ordered the brushes from the above link and I'm not sure they're right. I posted a photo of one of the old brushes and the new ones I ordered. The old one has a sleeve with place for a wire that connects to the motor. The new brush doesn't so it doesn't appear this will work. Any suggestions?

Wow it was nice to check the thread after work see the all the good info. Kenny thanks for that link, I'll definitely be calling them. Jon the hose was replaced some years ago so we don't have to worry about that. I know what you're talking with those braided hoses. A few years ago I was...

Jon thanks for that link I'll give them a call today. This repair job has turned into a real treasure hunt. Never thought it'd be so hard to track down a part. I did run across another site that has brushes, but I know nothing about them https://www.sweetsweep.com/elmocabrsujo.html We used to...

Jon I called Aerus last week and tried to email one of their franchises in Asheville, but they never responded. I found some companies that sell motor brushes but they always ask for the part number of the motor to make sure the right one is ordered. I thought I might be able to get that here...

I have an Electrolux Diamond Jubilee that needs new brushes but I need the part number of the motor. As far as I know it's the original motor and I've looked online for a parts list but never found one. I don't have the vacuum with me so I can't look myself. I was hoping someone could tell me...