Electrolux 89 Elux-O-Matic Bearings

[minbean]

Hello to all the great people on this web site!

My beloved Electrolux 89 Elux-O-Matic started to make troubles days ago.

It had the same trouble years ago and I cleaned and lubricated the bearing that time. The bearing is ball races built in a plate of motor housing and the balls were loose from the race retainer. So I carefully corrected the retainer to keep the ball races in position and lubricated.

I would like to do more solid repair this time.
Is there a bearing that can fit in and and replace the built in ball races?
Is there any upgrade parts or kits for that?

I will appreciate for any information that can help me out to restore this great machine I have used everyday for the past 20 years. Thanks!

 

[collector2]

If its the original 89 motor (bearing pates are held in place by two screvs) it takes a 629 2RS bearing. If it has been rebuilt with a new armature (bearing plates riveted on) it takes the smaller 608 2RS bearing. You should be able to get them at any bearing supply place. (Aklands carries them)

 

[minbean]

Hi Collector2,
thank you so much for your kind reply with the valuable information.
I will get the part and repair it. I have a small lathe and I will recondition the commutator surface too.
Best regards from Vancouver, Min

 

[collector2]

Hey Min

For the commutator all you need is a brush setting stone. It will smooth it out and clean it up at the same time without the risk of metal filings that can short it out.

Doug

 

[thevacomaticiec]

Old tread i know but my lux 89 got it yard sale 60 $ makes a bit of noise on shut down other wise works great rumbling but strong air flow and suction how could i clean her up quiet her down a bit other wise runs great .

 

[thevacomaticiec]

well took the motor out blew out the dust clean the carbon brush and a drop just 1 of sweeping machine oil top bearing runs like a champ no noise no smell no rattle all good .(i did make sure to clean up the motor shaft and carbon brush too im not that mean lol shes good )

 

[collector2]

Yep that is often all it takes. These machines, unlike the new ones, were made to be repaired LOL.

 

[thevacomaticiec]

yaa but might need another check up dida odd noize when i start her off on again she hums nicely i only paid 60$ for her was in a basement long time bag had leak so i think run a bit more might clear her up ???

 

[thevacomaticiec]

My 89 has some time a noise at start but now been running good .