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Thanks for the tips guys.

Hi guys, 1. What electrically conductive lubrication do you guys use to lube the circular traces and the their contacts (on the cord reel re-winder)? and 2. Do you guys lubricate the springs as well? What do you use on those? Thanks, Steve

Hey Aprules2, Thanks. I'll give him a shot. So far, I have called 2 places without luck. The most recent guy was a little crazy. I can deal with crazy if he was helpful. But, he really wasn't. Thanks again, Steve

Fan Bearing Got the fan bearing out. It looks like SKI R8. But, I think it must be an SKF R8. I just started looking on ebay and Amazon. How much do these things usually go for? I'm seeing prices around $30. I'm going to have to look around some more. But if that's what they go for, I'm...

Sleeve Bearing Oiling System So, can someone explain to me how this oiling system for the sleeve bearing is supposed to work? I have included 2 pictures. I will oil up the shaft and the bearing and saturate the felt pad with oil. But as you can see from the pics, the shaft and the inside of...

Too Nice And that Batmobile is worth a pretty penny also - I'm sure.

Happy New Year And Happy New Year to all you guys that have helped me out. Thanks, Steve

Hi human, Yup - it's a PN2. I see some of those wands on ebay. I just want to make sure that it has the newer fastening method (the way it fastens to the hose end). I'm not crazy about that spring clip that brole on mine. The PN2 head attaches to the bottom wand with the same spring clip...

Hi vacuumland, Yup - leather glove worked like a charm. I knew I'd be able to get the nut off. I just didn't want to damage the fan in the process. Your tip worked great. Getting that back cap off was a little tricky also. But after a little finagling, got that off as well. Thanks...

Power Nozzle Wand Sheath Hi Jon, Let me ask you about that power nozzle sheath again. As you know, I'm in need of a new one because the catch spring at the top is broken. I'd like to go with an original Electrolux. But, I'll see what kind of deal comes available on ebay. I may go with an...

Fan Nut Removal There's got to be some trick to getting that fan nut off the commutator shaft. The fan is too delicate to grab onto (I think). Does anybody have a tip? And Jon - I may be wrong. But, I don't think it's reverse threaded. Thanks, Steve

Excellent Pics Jon, Yes, I asked him about that gasket. He said it serves no purpose except to dampen vibrations. So, he said you could leave that off. He may carry bearings. But,I have to see what I have in there first. He didn't tell me if the brushes had a lot of life left to...

Thanks Jon, I spoke to Brian in Richmond. I was hoping they'd have the terminal block kit. But, they don't make those anymore according to him and they don't have any left. What he sells as an alternative is a complete wiring harness from a newer model. It's a relatively big install in...

And another thing - How the heck do you get that fan nut off of the armature shaft? You can't hold onto the fan (it's too delicate). Is there a trick that you guys use? Thanks, Steve

So - what do you guys think. I have about 3/4" on the brushes. Do they still have a decent amount of life left to them? When new, how long was the length of the carbon - approximately? Thanks, Steve