Recent content by jbclem

I finally got back on the Vactronic and managed to loosen the clips and remove the filter holder. But I haven't seen anything that could be loosened or removed in order to remove the motor. If you look at the photos I've added, there is a nut in the center of the motor, but it's too small to...

From that parts diagram it looks like the straps I'm referring to are the "filter clips" for the filter holder. I also found a parts diagram from SearsPartsDirect for a similar model and zoomed it I can see the shape of these slips...

I was looking at the motor today, wanting to take it out. There are two vertical metal straps holding the plastic cover(?) on and I don't see how to remove them. I tried pulling one out from the top and then the bottom slot...the bottom end (floor side) came out from it's slot a little bit but...

I have a Eureka Vactronic 1790A. It runs fine but when I turn it off the motor makes a racket as it slows down. I thought it was a very noisy bearing, but when it's running I don't hear any bearing noise. Is there a fan inside the motor that could be causing this type of noise? And is it...

I have a Eureka Vactronic cannister vacuum, model 1790A. The hose is long gone, so old it split every time I bent it. I don't have the power head, and so I'm just looking for some basic hose, 10-20 feet of it. I don't need adaptors since I still have the original hose to cannister...