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Ah ok. Thanks suckolux and human, Steve

Hey suckolux, They make pre-motor filters for these metal canister Electoluxes? Steve

Hi Vaclab, Nice video and a cool little meter. That stinks - I just bought some V.A.C. bags this morning. I thought they were the same as the Perfect bags. The description said "Perfect C101 Hepa Vacuum Bags By V.A.C.". Oh well. After I go through these - I'll have to do a more...

Thanks Kevin - I'll take a look.

Hi Kevin, I don't see those perfect bags on Amazon (at least after a quick search). Where do you usually buy those from? Thanks, Steve

Hi Jon, Ok - snapped up hose as per your suggestion - thanks for the heads up. Still looking into the sheath. Steve

Hi Jon, Excellent info - thanks. That second ebay link (sheath) - are you sure that it is genuine? He listed it as unbranded. Thanks, Steve

Hi Jo, Yes - it's the old braided style hose. I started taking some of the vac apart. So, I'll have to test it after things go back together. But either way, I was thinking about replacing the hose since I have heard that the rubber will most probably deteriorate if it hasn't already...

Now - One issue that I know I have is with the the sheath for the power nozzle wand. At the top where the hose gets inserted, there is a springy circular metal piece of metal that catches and holds the hose end. That piece of metal is broken. there is no spring to it. There is the same...

Hey Kevin, Oh - that's potentially good about the ball bearing - that I might be able to grease her up. And yea - if there's any roughness - I'll replace. Thanks

Hi MadMan, Yea - that's what I will do. After opening it up, I'll decide how far to go with cleaning up the commutator based on its condition. At the very least - I'll lubricate the sleeve bearing. Too bad it's not possible to grease the ball bearing. It would be nice to get some fresh...

Thanks Jo, Yea, I was in Morris Plains some time ago. It was a nice town. I'll definitely take a look at rvacuums.com and call after I get it all apart and get more organized as to what I need. Hey MadMan, Great info - thanks. You just clean it with a ScotchBrite pad manually? Or...

Hi Kevin, My mistake. You meant the diaphragm on the other side of the tubing. I thought you were talking about the clear plastic section that does the dial adjusting.

Hi Kevin, Thanks for the info. Is it possible to take the dirt sensor mechanism totally apart? I removed the geared screw section that has the 2 o-rings. I lubricated the o-rings and then screwed it back into the diaphragm body. I wanted to disassemble the body so as to clean out the dust...

Looks like I should replace that tubing that is parts of the dirt sensor mechanism. It's getting yellow and it's not as pliable as it should be. Do you guys know what size (diameter and wall thickness) tubing that is? I can measure it. But, I thought maybe it's some standard size that's used...

Hi Real1shep, I know what you mean about those kind of sales techniques. When I was younger, I bought a few Thermogard replacement windows because a similar sales tactic. After living with them for a while, I came to the conclusion that they are overpriced and they don't keep the cold out...

Hi Madman, Yea, I'm guessing it's not in horrible shape. I'll know more when I open it up. I was thinking of actually using 660 grit sandpaper while I spun the armature in a drill - to clean it up. I just wasn't sure if it would then have to be run in with a dressing stone or not...

Hi Jon, I used to work in Morris Plains. It's about an hour away. I'll check out Aerusvacuums.com. Thanks, Steve

Hey Kevin, "Most urban..... places have bearing and seal shops now. Just go there....tell them the application and they will measure the bearing. Stay away from Chinese bearings if you can. " Yea - I don't know of any of those types of shops around here. "Commutator sticks are out...

Hi vacuumland650, I'm in Northern NJ. Really - autoparts stores carry bearings for electric motors? There is an Autozone close to me. I wouldn't have thought to look there. Thanks