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I have had several GENUINE HOOVER 49258 belts break in my Convertibles. I do recall some members recommending the Light Weight Commercial belt, but they generally don't get good reviews. Any suggestions?

This is a follow-up from an earlier thread. Has anyone had success using a brush seating stone on a Hoover Convertible motor?

Hi all, If I were to swap the original motor on a 60s model Convertible that has a headlight with a donor motor that is not wired for the light, what is the process of wiring the headlight?

I am shopping for a carpet steam cleaner/extractor and have been primarily interested in the Rug Doctor Deep Carpet Cleaner model 93146 and the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro model 1986. From the many reviews I have read, most people seem to rave about the Rug Doctor's overall cleaning...

I am curious as to what would be a good vintage machine for scrubbing tile floors. What would you recommend?

I have a Sanitaire SC887B with the older style 7 amp motor. I cannot seem to remove the top motor bearing and the cup on which it sits. Also, what is the best method of locking up the armature to remove the fan nut? Even with an impact driver, the nut seems to be on so tight that the armature...

I need to restore the gasket material that seals the metal bottom plate to the nozzle of an older Convertible as it is starting to come off. What are some products I should try?

I have been looking at carpet extractors and have seen my fair share of modern carpet extractors online. The Rug Doctor Deep Carpet Cleaner and Bissell Big Green seem to be highly rated but, of course, I am skeptical about the quality of these machines. Does anyone know of any particularly good...

I ordered a replacement rubber handle grip for a Convertible and had to paint it to match the color. I used Rust-Oleum multi-surface enamel after being recommended it for this purpose by a few art teachers that I know. The paint did not stick too well and never fully cured. I then applied...

I am going to be replacing the top sleeve bearing on an older Convertible with the original 2-speed motor. Would you advise lubricating with 3-in-1 before installing or are they ready to go out-of-box? Also, I keep losing the small triangular spring clips that hold the brushroll bearings in...

I have an older Convertible that runs perfectly smooth - except when I first turn it on after sitting. For the first few seconds of running after sitting, it sounds almost like dirt being picked up, but it is definitely coming from the motor as I hear this noise even if the base is up off the...

Hello collectors, Does anyone know of any sites that sell the genuine Hoover 4 bristle brushroll for a Convertible? I recently tried ordering one (or so I thought) off of eBay only to receive a CWP (which I returned), even after the seller claimed that it would be an OEM part in response to my...

I ordered a new handle grip for a Hoover Convertible and I will need to paint it a different color. How should I go about doing this as far as prep work and paint selection are concerned?

…a Hoover Convertible brushroll that makes a loud rattling sound? The last two Convertibles I aquired (older metal-based models) both had this problem. I had replaced the brushroll bearings but to no avail. The serviceman at the vacuum cleaner store that I buy parts from has said that the long...

It seems as though the latest OEM Hoover Convertible belt is slightly different from the previous rendition. Have any other Hoover collectors noticed this, or would you suspect a design flaw? I purchased some more belts from the vacuum cleaner store I have always bought my belts from. The...