Electrolux model 60 (LX) motor suggestions and other Electrolux questions

[brando_husky]

Hey all 


 


My Electrolux LX is missing its motor.


 


Does anyone know of a source for a replacement?


 


I don't mind if it's a modern replacement with more power as long as it doesn't scream too much.


 


If there appears to be anything else missing, let me know. I have never owned an Electrolux this old and now I have two with the model 30 but that one works great


 


Also did the model 30 only have a shake out bag?


 


It runs great but perhaps the bearings are a bit dry. I might open it up and service it and give it a full restoration. 

 

[caligula]

Hi Brando_husky:

This is going to be a hard nut to crack as this model dates back to 1952. It followed the model XXX which you also have. Both have an interesting history. The model XXX (30) was the first Electrolux manufactured in the United States, the company was in Stockholm, Sweden. The XXX was introduced in December of 1937 and ran till December 7, 1941. The day the United States was attacked and plunged into war. Vacuum cleaners and all other products were halted and Electrolux went into 'war production.' When Electrolux resumed production on vacuum cleaners, the model XXX had been improved. In 1949, the cord winder and other features were added. It was the top of the line till 1952. While the cloth (shake-out) bag was standard, there was a converter to use disposable bags.

The model LX (60) you have seems to have seen better days, but fear not, it, like the model XXX were built like Sherman tanks and can stand up to anything! Motors for the XXX, and LX are the same. I see you are also missing the ejector, and the machine appears to have been painted. My suggestion is to go to eBay, get another LX and take the parts, it will cost far less than getting a motor which may or may not be in good condition. You have a good vacuum cleaner, and with a little tender loving care it can be a treasure.

If you want the history of these there is a thread devoted to them, I'll do some checking and find it in the archives.

If I can be of any further help let me know.

Alex Taber.

 

[brando_husky]

Thanks Alex! Great history lesson!


 


I didn't know it shares a motor with a xxx. I may find a damaged one to take it from as it seems to be a more common model 


 


Did all lx models have a cord winder?


 


Also didn't realize it has been panted on the front. I may strip it down and polish it. 

 

[caligula]

@Brandon_husky:

This was painted a hammertone blue. The paint on the front cover has been scratched off in several places, it should be the same chrome as the runners.

I see that inside the bag chamber is the power cord, that's how I knew the ejector was missing.

The model LX was state of the art in 1952 and has an interesting history which will be covered in detail in the thread I just tapped into. And yes, it had a cord winder, that began in 1949 with the post war XXX.

As I said, you have a treasure, and with a little fixing, a great Electrolux.

Alex.

 

[brando_husky]

Alex, 


 


Do you know what model this cord winder might be from?


 


 



https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-El...693043?hash=item595109e7f3:g:hQsAAOSwW1Fe-oC2

 

[caligula]

Cord winder.

Hi Brandon:

That is for the model LXI the upgraded version of the LX, and dates back to 1955. Basically its the same as the original only painted Hammertone blue. The only obvious change in the LX was the nameplate, Electrolux switched to the chrome eliminating the red on the yellow background, which I think is stunning. If you look at my model LX it has this cord winder, the plug on the original for that machine popped off and I made a switch for the photo shoot. Interestingly, this is the same Electrolux, with the original hose in my Christmas photo last December. And yes, that's my daily driver.

 

[brando_husky]

Oh excellent! I think it would look nice on my machine. I may buy it!


 


Thank you 

 

[caligula]

Brando_husky:

Electrolux models LX, and XXX are rather common on eBay, and relatively inexpensive. When looking, check to see if they have the ejector, it fits into the slot at the bottom of the bag chamber and is held in place with a small screw at the front cover. For purists like me, who want things as accurate as possible, the term 'disposable bag,' was not correct, Electrolux called them 'wrappers,' meaning that the dirt was wrapped like a package. The idea was that you could toss a full wrapper onto a white tablecloth without spilling the dirt. I tried it, and they were right. Of course, not everybody want's it to eject, but that was the main feature and to see it in action is quite impressive. At the bottom of the photo is a cut-away view of the LX in the process of ejection. If you want to know how the ejection system worked feel free to ask me.

Good luck in your search.

Alex.

 

[jo]

There’s a you tube video

Of the automatic bag ejection taking place! It is fabulous...the door pops All the way open and the hose lays flat, the machine shuts off and a few moments later the bag literally is ejected by the machine!

Fabulous but it was a bit overkill and was reduced to just the bag door popping open and the machine shutting off on the next automatic model...the model AE...a light was added to the system for the 1205 through Ultralux series up to close to 2000. After that the bag door popping open was eliminated and just the machine shuts off and a full bag indicator lights up.

The LX bag design is the same bag design that is used on today's Aerus Lux Classic and Lux Legacy. Now named The “C” bag. It wasn’t named the C bag until sometime after the renaissance came out that was the first canister Electrolux that used a different Shape canister bag, which was named the “R” bag likely because it fit the Renaissance and the other bag was for all previous canisters so they likely gave it the “c” name for canister or “Classic canister bag”. The Renaissance came out in mid to late 1990s.

Jon

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Here is a several year old video of my LX ejecting the bag. The removal of the hose from the machine is enough to trip the bag ejector on an early model 60 without the dust adjustment dial