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Just curious about the cord comment. Why couldn't you use the cord Hoover300 offered to source?  That may be a dumb question, so forgive me.  I'm just trying learn as I go.     Thanks

Don't get me started on Dysons We've had "a plenty" of Dysons over the last couple of decades.  A few uprights, a couple of cordless.  I hate them with a passion.  I pretty much don't like plastic.  I restore and collect cars, and I hate plastic there as well.  I want the least amount of...

I thought this video on YouTube was excellent. It demonstrates how you can test your motor armature to see if you have a problem.  I know this has been discussed in great detail in several threads, by knowledgeable members.  But I'm a visual learner.  So seeing it done really helps me.  Since...

Just order two brushes today 1/19/2022 I know this is an older thread, just thought I'd update it for anyone who may be searching the forum for a solution.     They are discontinued, and supplies are limited.  But they're still out there.  ...

From what I can tell there were 3 variations/iterations of the motors in the Electrolux 1205.   At least that's what I discovered looking through this forum.     Also, looking for armatures was interesting, I found what looks like three different motor armatures for the 1205 motor.  There is...

Thanks Rob...and to everyone else! I will consider what you've said and maybe hold off on the motor, but I do want to know what options I have for down the road. I will look for your email tonight.

Two different two speed motors....how can I tell which one? From what I've read on this forum, TriStar's are dated by the first two digits in their serial number. So if that's true, mine (87) is from 1987. Which two speed motor would this have come with? As I expected. The switch isn't...

Yes I was already planning to repair the power cord. Frankly I was going to restore the vacuum anyway. It's just that the listing said it worked, which it does, and I was hoping all I'd have to do was repair the cord, service the motor, and do some cosmetic work. I was planning to repaint it...

Just to be sure. Is this the motor that should be in the vacuum. https://www.amazon.com/Ametek-Motors-117556-00-Motor-Speed-Filter/dp/B01ER6S7L6 #117556-00

First, I want to thank everyone for helping me out. I really appreciate it. Here's what I'm guessing without opening the machine yet. Which I will do to confirm. I'm betting the switch and or motor shorted. An owner somewhere along the line took it for repair, the guy priced a two speed...

The first two numbers in the serial number is 87, does this mean the unit was manufactured in 1987? The vacuum isn't in bad shape, it actually looks better than it did on the ebay listing. I bought it on eBay because I've wanted one for years, and I guess there just weren't many sold in my...

Thanks, I have a 1205 motor. My goal is to rebuild it for the experience. Right now all I have is an Electrolux Silverado, but I want to get a 1250 since for nostalgia purposes. I remember playing with my mom's when I was a kid. Pretending it was a spaceship (LOL!)

What color is the Electrolux Silverado 1505? It looks like a bluish grey, maybe with some sort of metallic flake in it, I can't really tell? Someone else asked that question back in 2013, but it was never answered. I'd love a recommendation on the paint code used to match it. Thanks.

Can you still get the carbon brushes for the 1205 motor? Also does anyone know of a good source for a replacement bearing?