1930s Kenmore Deluxe Vacuum Belt No.?

[emanm18]

I have a 1930s Kenmore Deluxe vacuum and I'm wondering if anyone has a part or model number for a a modern belt that will work on it? The original belt that was on it measures to about 14 inches. I Google searched "14 inch vacuum belt" but it appears that no one really lists the belt length on online listings for belts. They are just all identified by what model vacuum they fit. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[hoover706]

I'm also looking for a suitable belt for mine

When I got my Kenmore De Luxe, it came with a Hoover flat belt on it. However, it was slightly too wide and it left a small burn mark on the bottom cover.

 

[vacmadman]

Deluxe belt

Eli,

I use a hoover flat belt #12471 on mine it could fit a little tighter, but it works. You might be able to find a round belt that fits. I don't know what it came with originally.

good luck

Jim

 

[emanm18]

Belt

VacMadMan, thank you very much! I'll try that one.

 

[vacmadman]

Eli,

You're welcome! I noticed in your picture it doesn't show the belt cover plate. Without the plate the belt might not stay in place.

Jim

 

[emanm18]

Bottom. Plate

Thank you! I do have the bottom plate I just didn't have it on when I took the picture.

 

[vacmadman]

Flat belt

Eli,

After looking closely at the belt plate according to the illustrations on the front of the plate this did use a flat belt. You can see the wide part and the narrow part where the belt bends. That wouldn't happen with a round belt.

Jim

 

[emanm18]

Flat Belt

Yes, it did indeed use a flat belt. I have the original belt for mine which is obviously dried up and not usable at this point but it is a flat white belt that measures 14 inches long. Unfortunately from what I could find online, it doesn't appear that vacuum belts are sold by size but rather what model vacuum they fit which makes it harder to find a good modern replacement for the original belt.

 

[emanm18]

Update

I just received the belt that I ordered thanks to VacMadMan. I put it on and it seems to work pretty good and seems to be the right size. Thanks VacMadMan! The belt is a Hoover 12471. I ordered it from Amazon. I just thought I'd share this so people can see it for future reference.

 

[vacmadman]

Your welcome

Eli,

So glad I could help.

Jim