1955 Lewyt Big Wheel Model 77 within grasp.

[aeoliandave]

The center protrusion for the plug chain ring is great for turning the new plug but sticks out too far and touches the floor. Cut in half it is too small to grip. So, cut it completely off and substituted two brass upholstery brads set into the inner ring that holds the tablet, that gives your fingers purchase for turning the plug in place.

 

[aeoliandave]

The piece cut off was trimmed into a dowel plug for the original hole that holds the flap from being lost. Everything lies flat and clears the floor by 3/16".

Now all the exhaust exits upward through the muffled motor slots as intended and the scent of pine, chlorophyll and eucalyptus drops co-mingles with the heady aroma of Mothballs. Making a second one for the Model 120.

Never a dull moment Dave

 

[funvacfan]

Very crafty...

indeed Dave! Glad you got it and enjoy it.

Guy

 

[aeoliandave]

After more testing I decided to shorten the hose slightly. I mean, it is 8 feet long from handle to coupler. Most of the leakage was at the wand end where the coil had rusted and broken. I was wrong above and it was giving a reading of only 30".

 

[aeoliandave]

I'll keep this piece in the Tools Carryall to show how bright blue it was when new. Almost but not quite a match to the cloth LX hose.

 

[aeoliandave]

So I lost about 3.5" length but it passes the thump test at the low end. Suction reading of 49-50". Now it can be latex lined inside without coming through the weave.

 

[aeoliandave]

Full 64" reading with the vinyl hose.

Thankyou so much again, Guy for directing this Lewyt my way. Heaven, I'm in Heaven...

Dave

 

[electroluxxxx]

Hey Dave
what type of meter is that. I mean what is it called? I have been trying to look one up on ebay and cannot seem to find one

Mike

 

[aeoliandave]

It's a Vac-U-Tronic Vacuum Tester Model 21 made by the Christensen Mfg. Company in Chicago. This one dates from 1952 but I have seen one dated 1963 so they made them for a long while. I've seen 5 go on eBay over the past two years, so keep watching. Most old style 1-2 man Vacuum Service Shops I've visited usually have one in back on the workbench.
Besides the electrical section that tests wiring continuity & measures motor amperage under running load conditions, the back panel lists vacuum lift readings for many popular vacs of the day when brand new.

 

[shag]

Dave your Lewyt is a really nice find. I agree with you about Sally Ann getting expensive.So is Value Village.There are very few finds or bargins there.I was in your end of the swamp today.I went to the Olde English Parlour hotel for a Cornation Street brunch. After I went to the Goodwill store.I didn't find any diamonds in the ruff,but at least their prices are more realistic.I haven't been in Stratford for quite awhile. I had forgotten how beautiful it is.Your chrome floor polisher is pretty sharp looking.

 

[petek]

Value Village tends to be over-priced a lot of the time, after all they are in the biz for profit. Our GoodWill is very reasonable and very clean and modern, no scruffy stuff in there. Our Sally Ann is clean but a little dated, the prices are usually o.k...Bibles for Missions prices aren't too bad but I don't think they're well known so it's a surprise to find something in there. I did get the nice Electrolux 2100 and I think the red Elux floor polisher at BFM. The St.Vincent de Paul here is pretty useless