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So do I need a new actuator arm?

I gave the vacuum a test run for the first time, and the self propel isn't working. The windtunnel's handle feels very loose as it moves up and down, in contrast to my Power Drive, which offers some resistance when I push it. Any idea as to what the problem is?

Does that 8900 have a hose? Those are my favorite Riccars.

Get that vac as fast as you can! I've heard the NSS Pig is one of the best dry shop vacs ever. Besides, they are around $1000 new, and I'm sure someone on this forum knows how to fix that problem.

I'm pretty sure the vacuum isn't clogged in that area, but I am curious how to remove clogs in the area highlighted just because many of the clean air vac clogs I've faced have been there.

On Friday, I bought a Hoover Windtunnel S/P from goodwill for about $20. The bag was stuffed, so I assume that was why the former owners threw it away. How do I do a full disassembly and cleanout of one of these machines?

Here's a book I got when I was about 4 on the history of vacuums. It's a lot shorter than your book though. http://www.amazon.com/Vacuum-Cleaners-Household-History-Elaine/dp/1575050188

This looks like the power nozzle you have. Hesco is a good vacuum part website, so they should hopefully have what you need. http://www.elkypro.com/hoops2005/vacuum_parts/royal/52.html

What model is the power nozzle?

My school uses the most basic sanitaire model and proteam backpack vacs.

The red one is straight suction. http://sebo.us/canister-vacuums/airbelt-d4/airbelt-d4-premium.aspx

I'd recommend the Hoover Platinum LiNX Stick Vac. It's battery lasts about 20 minutes without losing power, and picks up as well as most of my canisters. You can also use it on carpet, though mainly for surface cleaning.

If it is just flat carpet I would recommend a used Oreck. Short carpet was what those vacuums were designed for, and I see the lower end models on Craigslist all the time for around $30 or $40. You could probably find a small canister for less than $50 for above floor cleaning.

No, I think the cord should look like this. I'm not sure if the plug on my 541 is original though. http://www.vacuumland.org/TD/JPEG/VINTAGE/2012/mieles7++12-20-2012-18-51-37.jpg

I recently got a 541 too. This thread from November should have a lot of useful information. http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?19083

The heritage sound was probably just a stock vacuum noise used so the vacuum wouldn't mess with the sound as it was being filmed.

I had a Hoover Platinum for a couple weeks. Compared to Oreck, the build quality wasn't the greatest and the vacuum didn't seem to pull itself forward in the carpet as much as the Orecks I have.

How about a Riccar Supralite and Supraquik canister? Both of those are powerful yet lightweight vacuums. You could also check out the Royal Everlast series of uprights. They are completely metal, less that 16 lb, and designed for large areas of carpet.

It's probably just carbon dust form the motor. A few of my vintage vacuums have this issue, but it's nothing to be worried about.

Though I don't own a vacuum store, two store only brands I would recommend based on personal experience are Sebo and Riccar. Both are very durable and easy to work on. Another brand I've heard a lot about is the Italian made Lindhaus. Pretty much the Kirby of plastic vacuum, but still very...