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    Eureka motor bearings

    Bearings If I remember correctly they are 608L8
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    eureka 1941E wire diagram. help

    Eureka wiring. I have a video on how to replace a cord on a sanitaire. I mention the wire colors and what not, though yours might be a little different. I could help you if you tell me the wire colors ect... http://www.youtube.com/user/TheVacuumGuy/videos
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    Dirt Devil Swivel Glide

    Swivel glide. When I was little, I sadly brok my moms Elite 350. "Ducks and runs for cover"! So she went to Sams club and bought a red Dirt devil vision swivel glide and it came with the little Dirt devil plus handvac! I did love that vacuum alot! It lasted along time. Then a came across a...
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    Help!!!

    Sanitaire SC886 Also, if yours has the Quick Kleen fan chamber. Take the fan off and dry out the lower motor bearing so it does not rust. It is not a hard job replacing it but if you can save it then go for it! Trust me you don't want to know what a bad bearing "LOWER" in a pancake motor sounds...
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    My dreams have been crushed :(

    Picture Once you get the picture posted then from there I can see what color wires are coming from where then I can tell you what goes to what.
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    My dreams have been crushed :(

    Wiring I know how to wire up the older Eureka's so I may be able to help. Here is an example of the way I wired up my 1432A with a sanitaire motor. As convertibles have the switch in the handle that eliminates the switch wiring part. Ok so you said you have 1 hot, 2 blue and 3 orange. Which...
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    How Do I Change A Cord On A Sanitaire Sc886?

    Videos Hey your videos are done! =) http://www.youtube.com/user/TheVacuumGuy/videos?feature=context-chv&sort=dd&page=1&view=0
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    How Do I Change A Cord On A Sanitaire Sc886?

    Hey Hey I have the video on my computer and I am editing the 5 pieces together. Sorry about that because my batteries kept on dying. And sorry about the lighting and if I talk fast sometimes and don't realise that.
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    Royal vs. Kirby vs. Sanitaire

    Koblenz belts on a sanitaire Hey Trebor, I own a Koblenz u-75 and find that the Eureka RD belts are LONG LASTING on it, the belt on mine is at least a good 10 moths old and has no cracks and has not stretched out or started slipping yet. Just figured I would share that. Though I do change it...
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    How Do I Change A Cord On A Sanitaire Sc886?

    Video Ok.If I have no plans tomorrow which I might if all goes well, "going to a HUGE flea market". Dixie Land to be exact. I will make your video and I will put it on my Youtube account and then post a link on this thread ok! I will try my hardest to make a indepth video for you ok!
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    How Do I Change A Cord On A Sanitaire Sc886?

    Replace a cord. Hey if you would like since I have not uploaded a youtube video in a while on my account, would you like me to make a step by step video on on how to do so? Btw my youtueb channel is, TheVacuumGuy
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    My Hoover Alpina and....

    Sanitaire mug I really am in love with that mug! I am a huge Sanitaire and older Eureka nut!
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    1970s/1980s Eureka color names

    Eureka names I know of the Brandywine color, white, I believe dark hunter green, tan, black and I am sure many more. But those are all I can think of off of the top of my head.
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    Thumbs down on the Hoover Windtunnel 2 bagless

    Windtunnel technology. I am quite positive that the Hoover Tempo has windtunnel technology as well.
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    Some new to me toys. I believe they are rather rare??

    Eureka ESP wide track Kirbyvertibles, I had actually found the same one as you on Craigslist but the seller was an a**hole to me. He claimed he didn't have it anymore then I had another collector friend call him up and he told my friend that he has it. I think he wanted $15. $25 tops for it if...
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    Eureka Slogans Through the Years

    Eureka slogans What about this one Ben? "Eureka the very best in vacuum cleaners". I think there is a little more to that slogan but I will check later.
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    Are ST Style Bags Good

    rainbowjoel Yes he was. LOL
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    Are ST Style Bags Good

    Kirby bags Twocvbloke, those bags will let up soo much power in that convertible as well as filter better and maintain airflow!
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    Are ST Style Bags Good

    Kirby Fill tube It can be performed on any Eureka-Sanitaire that has an F&G fill tube on it. IT vastly improves airflow, If you use the poly bags and the filtration is improved too. And when you are out of kirby bags you can just slide the Kirby fill tube back off and continue using F&G bags...
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    Are ST Style Bags Good

    Kirby fill tube You just simply slide the "PLASTIC" kirby fill tube over the F&G fill tube and if you want you can roll the spring up over it or you can just leave it with out the spring. Either way the fill tube will stay snug on there.
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