Well This is my Best Answer.
Well, about the rivets. If you drill out the rivets you will need a pop rivet gun. You can usually pick those up at garage sales for a few bucks. I think your motor pooped because it looks like it hasn't been serviced or cleaned since I don't know when, but a long...
That Liquid Wrench Penetrent Rots and Eats the Rubber...
The problem was created when you used oil near rubber. When oil comes in contact with rubber it eats it away and weakens it. I suggest next time, fully disassemble the area frozen and knock the parts free with a hammer, and sparingly...
Well I Dont Have a Dog or Cat, But Rabbits?
I have a pet rabbit, his reactions to the sound, or even sight of a vacuum is, scratch, bite, kick, and run. I have never seen pets that like vacuums. I thought it was only a human thing to like vacs.
Well, during the process of rebuilding my machine, I encountered a new issue... I removed the spring on handle, to oil the mechanism and spring... Spring doesn't want to go back in... An tips? Any helps useful.
I am in Chicagoland... To Bad I Couldnt Come
Looks like it was a really interesting convention. To bad I couldn't make it so I could sell some of my collection and make room for some new pieces, and learn a few new things about vacs.
I Would Use A Shop - Vac Industrial Model...
I suggest a Shop - Vac Industrial model, they are rugged, well built, and easy to use. They also can handle wet enviroments, and pretty much suck up anything. I find the older Industrials better built than the latest models.
I got this machine at the local flea market and it was not correctly assembled. I obtained parts for this machine due to the ones it came with it being incorrect. I am unsure how this brush goes back together, and I am looking for a picture of this area on a machine that is already assembled...
For Parts, Your Best Choice Would Be...
For parts, I would suggest looking for a junker. an old beat up airway that is cheap, that would keep it close to original and not cost a fortune. best place to find those is in the garage of an estate sale or on eBay.
Looks to be something like a repainted Silver King... its probably for the mid to late 1950s or early 1960s. The nozzle carpet sweeper thing on it looks to not be correct with it, the original would probably be aluminum.
what year would my royal model 153 be made in?
I have a old royal model 153 with a original purple shakeout bag. I haven't found any online so I was wondering If u guys have clue.
i know the value
I have seen certain filter queens sell for at the most 800$ but I believe the one you own is worth 3 to 5 hundred dollars in its condition