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    basic resto/parts question on Hoover Senior?

    Obvious to all here I suspect. 1) I've seen reference to "after market" drive belts being rubbish. What's a good (cheap!) source of Hoover (or other good) drive belts? 2) I would like to replace the flex. Looks like a simple job. A 400/600 watt motor has a peak current of 2.5 amps. What rate...
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    How to check/replace carbon brush on Hoover Senior?

    I am bravely looking inside my 6525E; I've cleaned out the obvious fluff, and wish to check the carbon brushes. I know what they look like; black rectangles on the end of a spring. Everybody seems to find this so simple that I can't find any instructions!! The cable seems to have some kind of...
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    Repair cable clip on Hoover 6525e?

    I have a broken lower cable clip (cleat?) on my 6525e; I can see that it has been glued once before, but the glue has given way. The clip appears to be riveted on (aluminium rivet, I think). Is repairing it easy? There's not much glue surface. Can it be replaced (can the rivet be removed)...
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