Electrolux 50th Jubilee Cleaning Selector Dial Issue

[sekess]

Hello all,
First post here. Great site.
I have a 50th Jubilee Electrolux vac that I'm in the beginning stages of restoring and I have a question. The cleaning selector dial is virtually impossible to turn. I took it apart and cleaned up any dust and gunk inside the dial mechanism. It turned a little better. But then, after about a week or so it tightened up again.
Is there some product that I can use to lubricates that gasket that's inside the plastic housing of the dial mechanism? That gasket seems to be what's causing all the friction. I was going to use a silicone spray. But, I thought I'd check here first before I used something that would harm the gasket material.
Thanks,
Steve

 

[bikerray]

By gasket, I'm assuming you're talking about the O ring that is on the control knob.

Clean it then put a little Vaseline on the O ring.
When you put it back together make sure the alignment marks on the dial and the knob line up.

Have fun

 

[sekess]

Hi bikerray,
Yup - the o-ring.
Thanks for the info,
Steve

 

[jo]

Perhaps

Replace the o ring If it’s cracked as it needs to seal and lube too as mentioned above.

Jon

 

[real1shep]

Most decent hardware stores have, in the plumbing section, little tubs of silicon grease purposely sold to lubricate O-rings. Much better in all respects to Vaseline for baby butts and removing makeup.

Kevin