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The real problem is not knowing what the control unit does and how it's wired. But hey, you got it.

Well the bearings are already forfeit, so don't worry about destroying them. Just be sure to get the trade number off of them before you do, so you can buy new ones.

Bri'ish washing machines don't count lol

I think a big part of the problem with bagless vacs and stinky pets is simply that the operators don't empty the damn things.

Husky, brushed universal motors are mostly limited to vacuum cleaners. Washers and dryers use induction motors. I suppose it's possible it's a capacitor start type, but generally if a cap goes, it would either end in smoke or the motor humming as it tries to start, which is apparently not the case.

Well if you think the start switch is bad... follow your gut. It probably controls that relay. Remember high current switches are the ones that go bad. In this case, it's probably that relay.

I've got my grandma's Kenmore sewing machine. 1970s or 80s, not sure. It's made by Jaguar, a Japanese company, but the machine is made in Taiwan. It's always been a finicky mistress. Years ago when I got it, the zig zag gear was stripped, luckily I was able to find a new one. I've had to oil the...

I look at it this way. If you sheared the screw by (over)tightening it, the screw is not stuck. It's just sitting there loosely. Some patience and gumption will get it out. Drilling is a last resort for this situation. You will only make it worse, or damage the hole. Just baby it out. I'd try...

The cable tube or sleeve is there to keep the geometry constant even though the cable isn't in a straight line. You adjust the cable by adjusting the clamp position of the tube. On my Hoover, the clutches were worn out, so I took the gearbox apart and shimmed them out.

That's correct. Either side of the plug to ground should read 120v. Granted, you're hoping ground is functional. And that's only because Neutral is tied to Ground. If you have the 4 pin plug, I believe the middle pin is Neutral, so either side pin (Line) to that should be 120v. Line to Line...

Does it have a light bulb inside? Does it come on when you open the door? Don't worry about 240 volts. Ground is midway between the two Lines, so even if you got shocked from ground to either Line, it would only be 120 volts. Intentional safety design. Plus, you'll be fine. Just the other day I...

idk, just found this. Been watching this guy's stuff recently. Thought this was apropos.

I beg to differ, it is outrageous. I could buy a car for that price!

My grandpa was an electrical engineer for Simpson back in the day. I have a whole bunch of Simpson stuff, including half a dozen 260 meters, an oscilloscope, and wave generator. Strangely his tube tester was a Hickok, even though Simpson made tube testers. He once explained the mirror on the...

ayy that's pretty neat.

"So light that a woman can carry it up and down stairs" lol I've yet to see any photos of any of Clements' older models.

The field coil is the large ring-shaped iron core with copper windings. The photo makes it look crispy. Maybe take another picture? The commutator is the round brass part the carbon brushes ride on. Any non-detergent 30w oil will do.

Brushes are fine, make sure they are not oily. Armature looks ok, maybe hit the commutator with a scotchbrite pad. The field looks crispy, but it's hard to tell from the photo. Other than that, make sure it's wired right, since somebody has clearly been in there before. And make sure the...

It looks strikingly similar to a Cadillac armature. Now that's probably a long shot. It could be repaired, rather painstakingly. It would need to be rewound - most likely - and they do sell commutators by themselves. aliexpress, probably.

I thought moths only eat wool. Anyway, some tight knit twill or light weight denim should do.