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Perhaps...Tom... You would be so kind to do a repair clinic on YouTube showing disassembly and cleaning of an L motor! LOL. As I had said in another post, I am not too comfortable doing this without some sort of reference video. I did look on YouTube to date no one has done a such video...

Thanks Guys! Thanks Joel and Bill! One of these days I will tackle a motor job. I keep saying I'll wait for a nearly trashed machine to do this on so if I ruin it-eh no big deal, but then I can never get myself to do it as I become more obsessed with trying to rescue it and bring it back to...

Thanks Joel! Thanks for your input, Joel! Though I have never really broken down a lux motor, I am willing to try it. I am just a little timid about it since if I run into any trouble, you guys are not exactly nearby and frustration would kill me! I am very mechanical but as with all things...

How to tell the which motor Huskyvacs--that's also a great point. I wonder if a certain serial number range would tell us which motor is in which model. Or, more simply just going by the sound of the motor. Does anyone else have anything constructive to offer?

I'm glad mine is not the only one! Hey Joel! Thanks for your input! I am glad it's not just mine. It always makes me think that there is something wrong with the motor every time I turn on an "L" and so I am reluctant to using them because I feel I am going to ruin it until I can get to that...

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Hey Guys! I recently picked a blue/turquoise Electrolux model L in decent shape with the usual battle scars and minor rust-scratches. At least the wheels are in excellent condition and the motor sounds decent, but.... Does anyone really know why this particular model Electrolux L always has...

The G3 Bag....continued Ed, Don't get too crazy with the bag coming clean. Don't know exactly why, but it does seem that once you launder it, even though it appears that a stain doesn't come completely out, it does seem to fade over time. To get the strap off, insert a screwdriver under where...

Thanks Bill! Yes. We do share the same birthday! Hope yours was a great one!

Regarding the G3 Bag assembly Ed, I would leave it alone as I am going to do the same with mine. Use one of those party beverage buckets and fill it with warm water from the garden hose and use a good detergent with OXY clean in it. Agitate the water manually. Rinse REALLY well. DO NOT USE...

Another trick to remove the nozzle Another trick to remove the nozzle is to use the old belt if it is still attached to the brush roll. Use it as leverage to pull the belt out once you position the belt at the ends. I should have done this to mine but I was being hasty and wanted it done...

Doesn't look quite as bad as you had said it was! Edgar, It would make good sense to replace the fan while you are restoring this machine since you would not have to do anything other than remove the old and install the new. The spindle, fan, and required washers and spacers all come with...

OMG Ed! Oh my God, Ed! I did the same thing you had done with another Kirby-an Ultimate G. The brushroll was stuck inside the nozzle due to moisture and I had no choice but to pry a bit and dammit-I chipped a small piece of the nozzle, too! I stood there in disbelief about to literally cry! I...

You need to Kyle! You need to come to the next convention and do a mini portion restoration demo if you can as an attraction! I would definitely come if you were to do this!

The G3 Bag Hey Ed! Let me know how you plan to wash the bag. This model is not easy to disassemble because the bag topper has two black push tension rings that must come off in order to release the vinyl topper. I am not sure if they can be re-used once removed. I am about to work on a G3...

I have also used... Hey Guys! I have also used the cheap cheap polisher bonnets as they are a lesser quality terry cloth material and thus allow plenty of air flow!

Hey Guys! I have a Hoover floor polisher/shampooer model F4300. The problem is when I fill the solution tank it either leaks or the solution will not dispense. There is a small rubber gasket/washer inside the small screw cap at the bottom of the tank where the trigger releases the solution. I...

Also, I would replace all of the clear tubing with tubing purchased from an Aquarium store. It's so easy to do!

Proprietary components.... Kirby, as well as many other manufacturers use components that are exclusive to their products. Kirby uses many proprietary screws that are specific to their many models. Though the sizes may be common the lengths may not be. Some clips and harnesses on machines may...

Don't think for moment..... Edgar, that the perpetrator is not from within as you suspected! Why else do you think they were being so nice! Of course it was an inside job and most likely by someone who saw and knows what you have stored in there! I would tell them that they owe you money for...