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Just curious, does anyone know which Power Nozzle went with this version of the 1453? Thanks!

When it was given to me, I was told that it didn't have much suction. When I took it apart, I discovered why. The gasket between the bag chamber and motor was missing. Someone had taken foam and shoved it in between to the bag chamber and the motor. It may have worked for a while but by the...

I also stripped the motor completely down and gave it a thorough cleaning and a new fan bearing. It now runs like a top!

Someone gave this vacuum to me a while ago. It looked like it had been in a Jalopy Race! It was quite dented and the body was very rusty. So I stripped it completely down and gave it a thorough sanding. Then I got after the dents and smoothed out most of them. I then primed it with an...

You might just scrap the motor and buy an aftermarket motor for about $80. They aren't genuine Electrolux but they are the Electrolux specifications. I'm not sure who makes them...

Were you able to get the fan removed?

I always use 3M Emblem Adhesive.

You might go ahead and remove the motor bridge so you can remove the motor field. Then you can grab the armature with your hand for back up, while working the spacer with pliers.

Penetrating Oil Spray some penetrating oil like WD40 around the spacer and fan spindle. I'd also spray some down at the bottom around the washer. Then, just wait. Give it a try in the morning. If it doesn't give, spray from oil onto it. It may take two or three days. Patience is the key...

This is the same bearing. http://https//www.ebay.com/itm/Eureka-Vacuum-Armature-Bearing-5-pack-53088-5/152835847441?epid=1522605491&hash=item2395b9f511:g:DY0AAOSwNchaOrgq

That motor uses sealed bearings, so you'll just need to replace them. If they are open bearings, I always clean them in gasoline before repacking them with grease. In the link below, you'll find the bearing you need. It looks like they are currently out-of-stock. You get it on Ebay, but it...

Bearing Puller Yes, a Kirby bearing puller will work perfectly! You will need to tap the new bearing back on. The tolerances are too tight to push on. This is the rivet that I use. Be sure to buy some back up washers as well.

Motor servicing Start by removing the fan stages first. Once the fans are separated, then remove the motor brushes. On each brush there is a tab on the end. Bend it down with a screw driver the pull the brush out with pliers by pulling on the tab. Next remove the screws that hold the motor...

Buy a new one! I too would break out the damaged segments that are binding up the cord or just buy a new one! LOL! http://https//onlinevacshop.com/product/electrolux-replacement-cord-reel-with-cord-le-hi-tech-thru-epic-6500/

You can get the cord winder apart. The pins holding it together are very stiff. You have to simultaneously bend the pin down while also pulling apart the two halves of the housing. I've get one pin started and then wedge a screwdriver in to keep it separated then move to the adjacent pin...

This is how they door hinge should look. The photos are of an Epic 6000, but the hinge should still be same. In the very center, on the underside, is a removable cover that protects two wires and a plastic tube going into the bag door.

@ Quebecois Thank you for the help! I finally figured it out. I took a long slender punch pin and slipped it through the bearing from the inside and tapped gently with a hammer. The cap popped right off. I don't know why it takes me so long to figure out simple things sometimes!

that would be it! How did you get the cover off?

How does one gain access to the sleeve bearing on an Electrolux motor? It's the bearing on the commutator end. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Very nice! What a great friend!