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Daniel, Thanks for the tips. I will see what I can come up with. What do you use for the exhaust filter? Is there something that I can retrofit for this purpose? Thanks again for all of your help! Jayson

picture Here is a picture of the machine with the front part removed. There is no gasket on the bag. It may have come off at some point??? Can I attach a gasket or would I need to buy a replacement cloth bag? Thanks.

Calling all Electrolux experts!!! I have my grandparents Electrolux model 30 and it is in great cosmetic shape with all original parts. However, when I use the vacuum the front part that you remove to access the bag does not seal properly. It fits too loosely. When the vacuum is not being...

Another pic Another pic of the front...

Thanks for the response! John, I believe the vacuum did have a headlight at one time. Perhaps the bulb socket cracked or broke somehow and the wires were just capped and wrapped with electrical tape. That is what I find in the front cavity under the GE logo. Would it be possible to find an...

Hi, I just signed up as a new user of this forum. I have been reading posts here for quite some time. I too enjoy vintage vacuum cleaners and continue to work to build my collection. I recently acquired a General Electric Model AV-5. I searched the archives to find more information about this...