detroitdirtbag
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Yes, I agree, I went to fast on the other parts.
Electrolux model F
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This is for you Roger
Came across this and I believe it is just what you are looking for! Correct color.
You’ll need to save and reuse the retainer spring clip when you take the broken off tab from the old one off.
Jon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-El...359572?hash=item1aa4d1c114:g:xscAAOSwEwpekmVY
Came across this and I believe it is just what you are looking for! Correct color.
You’ll need to save and reuse the retainer spring clip when you take the broken off tab from the old one off.
Jon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-El...359572?hash=item1aa4d1c114:g:xscAAOSwEwpekmVY
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detroitdirtbag
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That is is. Thanks.
detroitdirtbag
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I’ll try to message the guy. Looks like the sale ended. It’s not perfect, looks like a pry mark on it. I jumped the gun on other parts, so I didn’t buy it.
Not often to find these
It’s rare to find these so that’s why I sent you the link. Most people don’t take them off. If it’s gone and you can’t find another you might have to check with Bryan Satterwhite at rvavacuums.com who does restorations to see if he has one. I didn’t think the pry mark was too bad.
Jon
It’s rare to find these so that’s why I sent you the link. Most people don’t take them off. If it’s gone and you can’t find another you might have to check with Bryan Satterwhite at rvavacuums.com who does restorations to see if he has one. I didn’t think the pry mark was too bad.
Jon
It’s relisted
I looked at the old link it shows no longer available but then there are options and it shows it has been relisted and I hit view relisted item. If a seller sets an expiration in the suction they will have to relist it after it expires. Unless he relisted it for you if you’ve been in touch. Yeah it’s not perfect but not bad... maybe make him a lower offer since it’s a bit damaged.
Jon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-El...4?pageci=7f66ec62-ae56-45db-a65f-d6c4f7183e35
I looked at the old link it shows no longer available but then there are options and it shows it has been relisted and I hit view relisted item. If a seller sets an expiration in the suction they will have to relist it after it expires. Unless he relisted it for you if you’ve been in touch. Yeah it’s not perfect but not bad... maybe make him a lower offer since it’s a bit damaged.
Jon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-El...4?pageci=7f66ec62-ae56-45db-a65f-d6c4f7183e35
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detroitdirtbag
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Well, I guess I should nab that.
detroitdirtbag
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And my vac has the dents, lol. It’ll fit rite in.
When I use the vac, you can smell a motor smell, hard to explain, should I do anything to the motor, the repair guy prob did things over the years, but after opening up that Eureka Upright and seeing how filthy it was inside, not sure if I should open it up or leave it alone ?
When I use the vac, you can smell a motor smell, hard to explain, should I do anything to the motor, the repair guy prob did things over the years, but after opening up that Eureka Upright and seeing how filthy it was inside, not sure if I should open it up or leave it alone ?
Do you have an air compressor?
If you do then opening it up and blowing out the dirt would perhaps help. It’s possible the motor brushes could be causing a lot of sparking giving you the motor smell. It could also just be the rubber baffle or the metal inside that’s emitting an odor. I noticed almost all model G’s have a funny odor so could be something like that.
Jon
If you do then opening it up and blowing out the dirt would perhaps help. It’s possible the motor brushes could be causing a lot of sparking giving you the motor smell. It could also just be the rubber baffle or the metal inside that’s emitting an odor. I noticed almost all model G’s have a funny odor so could be something like that.
Jon
detroitdirtbag
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What’s the process in taking it apart to blow out the motor?
You’ll have to...
Take off the top cover where the switch is, unplug the cord. You’ll see a small acre holding the back end on, remove this screw, there is also one on the bottom. Then the back of the machine will slide off. There is a rubber gasket and you’ll have to put that back on when reassembling. Clean everything good around and with the gasket. You’ll notice the gasket likely has acre holes through it that you’ll need to line up when reassembling. And that’s it...pretty easy! I do t think you have to take the switch off but if you do it’s not too diffiicult just take pictures of the proper place the wires are screwed on it before taking it apart. Also the switch has a rod hooked into it that goes forward to the bag door that shuts the switch off when the bag door is opened or pops open from the automatic control. You’ll need to take note of how that rod is threaded into the switch.
I just can’t remember if the switch covers that little screw or not. If it doesn’t you may not need to touch the switch at all.
Jon
Take off the top cover where the switch is, unplug the cord. You’ll see a small acre holding the back end on, remove this screw, there is also one on the bottom. Then the back of the machine will slide off. There is a rubber gasket and you’ll have to put that back on when reassembling. Clean everything good around and with the gasket. You’ll notice the gasket likely has acre holes through it that you’ll need to line up when reassembling. And that’s it...pretty easy! I do t think you have to take the switch off but if you do it’s not too diffiicult just take pictures of the proper place the wires are screwed on it before taking it apart. Also the switch has a rod hooked into it that goes forward to the bag door that shuts the switch off when the bag door is opened or pops open from the automatic control. You’ll need to take note of how that rod is threaded into the switch.
I just can’t remember if the switch covers that little screw or not. If it doesn’t you may not need to touch the switch at all.
Jon
And here’s your F original hose
Just found this...a bit pricey though. Exactly the original F hose.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/vtg-6-1-2-...930728?hash=item5db6266f68:g:Z8sAAOSwIvRfg3J3
Just found this...a bit pricey though. Exactly the original F hose.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/vtg-6-1-2-...930728?hash=item5db6266f68:g:Z8sAAOSwIvRfg3J3
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detroitdirtbag
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That’s nice. Only reason I’m not jumping on that is I bought all the rest of the parts I needed too fast I think. I guess I’m looking for a that brand new hose in the box still. Lol. That is tempting. A few glasses of wine I’d prob buy it.
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That latest photo is not a genuine Model F hose. I posted photos of the correct hose. The colors are wrong and there's no suction relief vent on the hose handle.
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That latest photo is not a genuine Model F hose. I posted photos of the correct hose. The colors are wrong and there's no suction relief vent on the hose handle.
detroitdirtbag
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Your rite is is diff. A lot of variables on these hoses so then what kind of hose is this then?
detroitdirtbag
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Your rite is is diff. A lot of variables on these hoses so then what kind of hose is this then?
Is the vent just missing?
Is the vent just missing?
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It's a bojack hose from a vac shop.
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It's a bojack hose from a vac shop.
Wow
Even I was fooled and I usually can tell a fake from a genuine Electrolux product very quickly. The colors look almost perfect compared to yours Charles. I don’t see any difference. I do notice the air vent missing so the handle must have been reused from an earlier model before they added the suction control air vent. The machine end even looks like it is an original but may have been a genuine but “reused” one. I know the modern day generic machine ends have a more curved transition between the tier steps.
I never doubt Charles Lester! His Electrolux knowledge and expertise is more than anyone I’ve ever encountered except perhaps from someone who worked for the company and paid attention to much detail.
Jon
Even I was fooled and I usually can tell a fake from a genuine Electrolux product very quickly. The colors look almost perfect compared to yours Charles. I don’t see any difference. I do notice the air vent missing so the handle must have been reused from an earlier model before they added the suction control air vent. The machine end even looks like it is an original but may have been a genuine but “reused” one. I know the modern day generic machine ends have a more curved transition between the tier steps.
I never doubt Charles Lester! His Electrolux knowledge and expertise is more than anyone I’ve ever encountered except perhaps from someone who worked for the company and paid attention to much detail.
Jon
detroitdirtbag
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I made an offer on that vent that was posed here and I got it. Lol let’s see how this fits.
I’m sure it’s missing a part I’ll have to hunt down lmao
I’m sure it’s missing a part I’ll have to hunt down lmao
Just noticed something
Take a look at this F for sale on eBay...it too has what could be the original hose but the handle does not have the suction control vent either. Is it actually possible that some of the hoses had the suction control vent and others did not? This would possibly make that other hose on eBay perhaps an original?
Electrolux made so many changes here and there mid run of machines even including incorrect color hoses and attachments that I’m thinking any of this is possible....
Any weigh in on this Charles?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-El...600980?hash=item3431ab2c54:g:aSwAAOSwuwdfb6M0
Take a look at this F for sale on eBay...it too has what could be the original hose but the handle does not have the suction control vent either. Is it actually possible that some of the hoses had the suction control vent and others did not? This would possibly make that other hose on eBay perhaps an original?
Electrolux made so many changes here and there mid run of machines even including incorrect color hoses and attachments that I’m thinking any of this is possible....
Any weigh in on this Charles?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-El...600980?hash=item3431ab2c54:g:aSwAAOSwuwdfb6M0
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