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Forgot to attach pictures... First one is the falling apart handle, second one is just the motor housing (cropped from another picture)! I removed the bag fill indicator for now until I find a small hose for it to replace the one that disintegrated. I am still looking for an original bag (or...

Thank you for the kind words, everyone! I am actually holding onto those broken parts, still. I feel as though the armature may be possible to sand/buff out, and the bad bearing can always be measured and replaced. It'll just take a little more work (and I wanted to be able to use the vacuum...

Unfortunately, only one of the two 150s in the picture survived. One's lower bearing was bad, and the other's armature was deeply gouged as if someone tried to use a nail in place of a motor brush. They both combined nicely to make one complete, working vacuum! The vacuum store I got it from...

Thanks for the reply, Les! Unfortunately, removing that didn't allow me to remove the wheels. I messed around with it a bit more, and eventually figured it out. I made a YouTube tutorial in case anyone else Googles this question and stumbles upon this thread!

Does anyone know how I can go about removing both of these? The one not on the side of the height adjustment is easy enough to remove, but the one on the other side seems to be stuck there, and it almost seems like I'd have to drill out some stuff to get it off. The height adjustment doesn't...

Just looked those up, and that's exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks for the help!

So, I pulled the bumper off of my 541 so I could give it a better cleaning. The only problem I have now is that I'm not sure how to go about putting it back on. Does anyone know the technical term of the "fasteners" used to hold it on, where I can buy them, or how I should go about putting them...

@gottahaveahoove: I'm from Lancaster, so not quite near the Pocono area, though I suppose I could make a day trip out of it! @2011hoover700: I saw your e-mail and intend to reply soon! Those listings are indeed mine. I've been testing these parts for a few months and think they're ready for...

I started working on restoring a Hoover model 150 and neither the top nor bottom ball bearings seem to be accessible for cleaning. Does anyone have any suggestions, or is it recommended for me to drill out the rivets to crack open the bearing enclosure? In addition to that, does anyone know...

@2011hoover700 - That would be possible, assuming I'm understanding correctly. Are you looking for a part that would fit the same type of bag as the original bag ring, but just have the fill tube built in? If so, that is certainly in the realm of possibility! @dysonman1 - I would greatly...

I'm someone who 3D prints parts for my vacuums. I think it's an excellent tool for restorations that would, otherwise, not be possible. In addition to that, you can create new parts to improve functionality further. For example, I recently bought eight vintage Hoover vacuums that ALL had...

After taking apart, cleaning, and lubricating this Hoover 541, I thought I'd make the final test at my location of employment! I've always enjoyed bringing my own cleaners in here (sneak peak of what I'd be using otherwise in the back), and the 541 seemed like a great candidate, mostly because...

Replying to others: This shop is located in York, Pennsylvania! It's the Miller Bros. Vacuum Cleaner Hospital. They're not going out of business, they just had a bunch of vintage machines in storage and advertised them Facebook Marketplace, so I took a chance and happened to find exactly the...

Just came back from a vacuum shop's warehouse. There were TONS of cleaners, attachments, uprights, canisters, you name it. Almost entirely 1920s-1940s stuff. The guy was asking $25 each with whatever attachments I could find, so I came out with two Hoover model 150s, and an 825. They have a...

I sent my message asking about them Turns out, he is sold out. So the search continues. Is there a model number I can search for? I checked with the serial/part numbers on the strips and came up empty handed. Is there another model or type that will fit, maybe with some slight filing or...

In my efforts to restore a Hoover Model 700, there's one thing that's in need of attention: the brush roll brushes. Does anybody know where I can locate a pair of these? eBay, or any online marketplace would be sufficient, or something else. Just anything that fits, anything new, new old stock...

Thanks, everyone! Once I finalize the designs, (there are still some irregularities to be ironed out) I'll upload them online for free download. I intend to make the bag tube two parts connected with a ridged rubber tube so that it can flex, because its current fixed position isn't optimal for...

Recently, a Hoover model 700 came into my possession. In addition to the usual restoration procedures (grease, new cord, cleaning (haven't really polished it much yet)), I modeled and 3D printed a few upgrades to help break it into the 21st century. Firstly, the handle was loose and I wasn't...