Electrolux 88 cord replacement

[jimberto]

Hello,
I have an Electrolux 88 that requires a cord replacement. There is no conductivity on one of the power cord wires to the slip ring. I took it to a local vacuum repair center and was told no parts are available for this model. All it needs is a new cord. Could someone please tell me how to remove the rewind assy. so I can replace the defective cord. I'm not familiar with the spring mechanism. I can do the electrical no problem.
Thanks in advance,
Jim

 

[tig21er]

88 cord

I was looking at a picture of your 88. It looks like the Model G with the front laid flat. To get into the cordreel of the G you have to pull on the rubber bumper to the rear until the rubber that holds it into place comes out of it's slot. Underneath are two screws to remove your cordreel. Do not let the spring flip. slowly let it unwind it's tension.When you have the tension relieved you can take the cordreel apart. The spring tension when you put your cordreel back together is four times around and put your cord protector back in place. If this a help let me know. I haven't worked on a Canadian cord reel but many,many american reels. I think they are the same.

 

[kirbylux77]

Jimberto

If you want to make the drive up to Orillia & are ok with spending $25 dollars, I am pretty sure I have a spare 88 cordwinder I could spare. Let me check first, & will post back here as soon as I find it.

Rob

 

[jimberto]

Thank you Gentlemen.

Tig21er,Yes I believe the G is the American version. I will have a look under the rubber bumper. Thanks for the help.

Rob,I think I'd be interested if you happen to find that part.

Thanks again to both of you.
Jim

 

[jimberto]

Update:

I have the rewind assembly out now.
I had removed the bumpers on each side. There were no screws but I was able to push the spring via one of the holes (used to hold the bumper on).
It all came out as one piece. One of the pawls had fallen off perhaps from the vacuum repair guy?
The cord was broken right at the point of strain relief were the cord enters the inner portion of the slip ring. The slip ring is riveted to the spool.

I hope that description is useful.

 

[collector2]

Hey Jim

You don't take the bumpers off on the 88. open the back cover, take out the 3 screws and you can remove the plastic plate covering the reel. carefully remove the ball bearings in the center of the hub then, with the cord out slightly, grasp the spring with needle nose pliers so it doesn't flip out of place and pull the entire reel assembly with the spring straight up. Be very careful that you don't let the spring go or jostle the housing as there are more ball bearings under the reel too.

If the cord has been worked on before you will see a screw holding one side of the contact plate on. If not there will be 4 rivits of which you have to drill out the 3 nearest the plce where the cord goes into the reel. They are replaced with small self tapping screws afterward (very flat heads so as not to interfere with the contact strips). The cord will have to be de soldered then either replaced or cut back.

Reverse the steps to re assemble.

Doug

 

[jimberto]

Hi Doug,

Thanks for the help. I did manage to figure these things out eventually.
I did exactly what you described, After drilling out the rivets and removing the slip ring I drilled 4 holes and tapped for #6-32 screws. I used shallow heads for clearance.
I cut back about 6 inches of cord and re-soldered it on as you have mentioned.
The rewind spring seemed captive and stayed in place the whole time.
I re-assembled everything and it works like a charm once again.
Since that vacuum and I are about the same age I wanted to keep it going.
I have a newer vacuum but I prefer the 88 mostly because it is quiet and powerful.

Thanks again for your help.
Jim

 

[collector2]

Hi Jim:

No problem. Glad it worked out for you.

Doug