1949-1954, Interstate Eng Corp, Revelation, Carbon Brush

[carrlot]

I'm looking to replace the brushes on a very old Ametek-Lamb motor that is in my vintage Revelation (Compact) vacuum. Does anyone know where to get compatible carbon brushes?

 

[thevacomaticiec]

id say ebay should have em .

 

[carrlot]

I've checked EBAY. Can't really find a match based on the way my brushes look. I can't find the model of my motor, it's not printed anywhere that I can find. Not having that model number makes finding a brush match a crap shoot.

 

[thevacomaticiec]

You could try putting a more powerfull compact c8 motor maybe ?
Or look forcarbon brush for ameteck motor.

 

[lesinutah]

I

Bet if you got carbon brushes from An electrolux or filter queen brushes could be similar.

 

[centralvacs1928]

Here you go:

These brushes are the same as used in many central vac motors, still available thankfully.

https://www.amazon.com/Ametek-Lamb-Vacuum-Cleaner-Carbon/dp/B008MNYG6Q

 

[carrlot]

Thanks everyone for your input. If I can get those brushes and get my machine running again, I'll be a happy guy. I enjoy the idea that I can put to use, on a regular basis, a 70 year old machine. It's a testament to how durable these products were once made.

 

[thevacomaticiec]

Putting in new brushes will keep your Compact revelation humming fora nother 70 years tehy are so simple!!

I love Iec compact i have a c9 anda cxl they are marvels of the industry so simple .Motor filter bag housing hsoe switch voila simple no fuss .

 

[carrlot]

Update on this Revelation!

Replaced the brushes. Replaced the switch. Took a while to gather these parts but the old machine is up and running again. Thanks to all for tips/suggestions. Next up for fixing...a broken down early sixties Rexair Rainbow.

 

[suckolux]

Nice work!

 

[thevacomaticiec]

Nice work looks good do you have all the tools ???More pic?

 

[carrlot]

Here are some tool pictures. Tool caddy isn't original, my wife is pretty handy with a sewing machine so she made a new one. It was modeled on the original and pretty much looks spot on. Same color scheme. A couple of the tools aren't original (newer plastic floor tool and crevice tool) The hose is a replacement but the metal hose ends I believe are original. Love to get a hold of an original cloth covered hose.

 

[suckolux]

That's a very nice attachment bag, I would give her major props!