Recent content by jsfulsam

Apologies for the triple-post, but I have a new a theory. The armature tests fine, as I've stated before. My theory is that it's a brush problem. One of these brushes seems ever-so-slightly too small or something, because it moves more freely side-to-side (Not in and out) than the other one. I...

So, I've finally been able to get the armature out of the motor in order to test it properly. Did the 180 test, along with a bar-to-bar test, and nothing seems to be out of place. I'm still not sure if cleaning the commutator is the problem. I would think that gunge on the commutator would...

So the motor arrived today. It's a Super J motor, and while it has the reputation of being Electrolux's strongest motor, at the end of the day, it isn't going to fit into the 1205. Kevin, if I'm able to send this super J motor back and get a refund, I'm definitely going to jump on the new...

Yes to all of the above, which makes me glad I ordered another motor. Hopefully it'll be in better shape.

I ran the motor outside of the unit, and after a few minutes of running it at full speed, the brushes shoot long yellow sparks, and the motor slows down. Seems like these sparks were the "Rattling" noise I was hearing. This was after I cleaned the brushes and their holders out with alcohol, so...

So I recently got myself a decent-looking electrolux 1205 for use around the house. It replaced a real lemon of a modern vacuum, and has been one of the best vacuums I've ever used. So, it saddens me to find out that it's starting to develop a problem with the motor. Here are the symptoms I'm...