Childhood Eureka

[justjunque]

The rear wheels that I bought arrived today. They look like they would fit fine. Like I said, they're not the same color as the originals. These are a very light grey.
Here's the latest obstacle. It looks to me like there's just one Phillips screw holding the rear axle in place. Once removed, I'm guessing the wheels just slide off the axle. Simple; right?
Except, not being a DIY type, I have very limited tools. Neither of the two Phillips screwdrivers that I have seem to be able to budge the screw. It feels like it's welded in place.The screwdrivers have already slipped a few times, and I don't want to strip out the head of the screw.
With the health issues I'm currently dealing with, I don't have a whole lot of motivation for projects. At this point, I'm ready to re-donate the vacuum, and just forget about it.
I apologize to those of you who have done such amazing full restorations of machines in way worse condition than this one. But I'm just not made that way. I don't have an aptitude for this stuff, and I get discouraged very easily.
The only reason I even attempted this, is because of my childhood connection to an almost identical vacuum, and the fact that I thought everything that this one needed would be within my very limited ability.
Not to further jinx things, but I haven't even heard the motor run yet. I wanted to wait until I got a new belt on it.
Again, I apologize for my pessimism. It's just where I am right now. Maybe it's time for me to get out of this hobby.

Barry

 

[paul]

Hi Barry,

Sorry that I missed your reply till now.

I've attached a photo of Eureka's 1986 belt chart, which shows no letter in the part number; therefore my guess is that a letter is some type of manufacturing code. I've also concluded that 'RD' refers to "Round Diameter".

Glad you got some new wheels. I hope you'll wait to get some renewed interest before re-donating your 2010-B. I'm limited in my repair ability, as well, but have found success in watching YouTube videos. So give that a shot, visit a local vacuum shop, post your question on another forum, or wait for someone here to see this thread and respond.

You have a gem there, and at such a reasonable price it would be a shame to let it go.

 

[justjunque]

Hi, Paul.
Thank you. I won't make any hasty decisions on the Eureka. I've been dealing with health problems, and not thinking too clearly. I don't want to make a decision that I'll regret once I'm feeling better.
I appreciate you looking into the belts. I guess I can order one, and just disregard the letter after the part number. I was kind of leaning toward that, but I wanted to check with more knowledgeable folks.

Barry

 

[paul]

No problem at all, Barry. I'll pray for your healing.