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Looking like it is a T2 neon glow bulb of unknown rating....there are several choices with differing resistor values required for each. I think my resistor is a 10K (if I read the stripes correctly), which does not seem to correspond to the available choices for T2 shapes...

If i knew what kind of bulb it was it would be easier to find a substitute. Neither the bulb nor resister showed continuity, so at least the resistor was bad. Since the bulb shows no sign of a filament, it may not have been bad till i broke the lead off getting it out of the housing. I don't...

Thanks, there is one nearby!

Good question.... Possibilities.. 1. Others also have some kind of odor masking scent chips inside 2. One produces more spark at the brushes than the others 3. It is not ozone you are smelling, but something else.

Thanks,....yes, I would just drop them in.....I am going to re-use the ones that came out as they do smell nice! Or maybe you could shop for some new ones more to your preference

Thanks Kevin, the wind down time is 7 - 8 seconds after switch-off. Any idea where I can find a replacement bulb?

Nice!...The run-down time for my super j motor after switching it off is 7 to 8 seconds....how does that compare you yours after cleaning? As for the odor, the weird smell may just be ozone from the brushes? When I took the top off mine I found these fragrance chips laying in the diffusers...

Would be interested in how the foam is placed? Is it sandwiched between two motor parts, or surrounding the motor mount?

The letters after the bearing number indicate the type of shield....z for metal, lu for rubber. (one side) Metal being better for higher temperatures and rpm, and rubber better for sealing out dirt. The bronze bushing is likely oilite (oil impregnated). You can tell by looking with a magnifying...

Before I tear into the motor, here is a link to it running....can't find my vacuum gauge...

The pn2 cleaned up well and is working fine. On to the bag door, where all the hoses appeared intact and tight at the fittings. Checked the bag indicator light and found no conductivity, so I pulled the bulb out and found this!

BINGO!......THANKS! Top lifts off, then pry tab in the slot away from the molded catch in the slot, then the bottom cover falls right off! Sure had me fooled! Finally found this thread with PN2 instructions: http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?15345

Thanks for the info....will do some more digging around on the plate...it is definitely stuck at that one spot. I've got an old vacuum gauge (for cars) somewhere...or maybe I can rig up some tubing to test the lift.

My usual rule is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", as I sometimes end up breaking something in the process, especially with no manual or diagrams available! But, in this case, you are probably right. Trying to figure out how to remove the bottom chrome plate from the power nozzle (PN-2)...

I found this thread with motor access instructions a few posts down: http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?20611

Thanks for the info....the serial # on the bottom of the case is Z 12937 Z....or is there a separate motor serial# ?

It will need a hose for sure...inside coils are loose. Can't seem to find any info on taking this model apart for cleaning and lube if necessary? which end does the motor come out of and how hard is it to stuff everything back in correctly? Do bearings/bushings need lube or should I just use it...

just moved into another house and found this in the basement. Trying to figure out whether to take it apart or not for "cleaning" or "inspection" It runs and seems to have pretty good suction...after the hose was unclogged!