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mikeinct

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Hi everyone,
I'm new to your website, and am glad to be here. I have a few vintage Electrolux vacuums that I've acquired through estate sales, and am fascinated with them. They are such solidly built and really cool looking machines. The problem I come to you for help with involves a Model G. I want to service the motor and bearings, but can't seem to crack the code on how to properly access them. I'd appreciate any advice you can give regarding how to get at them and what to do once I'm there. I've noticed that there's not a lot of information available.
 
There are 2 screws hidden behind the Bumper on the rear end. Warm up the bumpers with a Blow Drier to make them Pliable, and carefully pull back to slide them out of their holes. You also have to remove the Top Trim to disconnect the Switch and undo a top and bottom screw.
 
Electrolux Model G Motor Removal

I'm in. Thank you very much. Some of those screws were pretty well hidden. Do you have any advice on servicing the motor, or can you please direct me to a thread where this was already discussed? I'd love to make this one run better, but if I can't I have another model G I can canibalize from.
Thanks again.
 
Pack the Ball Bearing with a good grease...I like the Lucas Oil Brand called Red-N-Tacky. NAPA carried it. Oil the rear (bronze) sleeve bearing with 3-in-1 MOTOR OIL (blue bottle) as the regular oil will fell up the bearing. Wash the fans in sissy warm water and dry them well.
 
Model G Motor Tuneup

I actually just bought that grease to service a Dormeyer mixer and a Kitchenaid K5SS mixer. It's good stuff. Thanks for the advice. Hey there, CTvacman. I'm along the shore in Clinton. How about you? It's great to know there are kindred spirits out there.
Mike
 
I never used Red-N-Tacky but when it comes to packing ball bearings...you want great adhesion property because as the bearings spin, they tend to throw grease away from their enclosure. After yrs of working with bearings in a gold mill and then later in farm/industrial settings....the best grease types use molybdenum (commonly called 'moly').  I used to buy bearing grease at Case equipment retailers.


 


Kevin
 
<a name="start_34788.375641"></a>Wash the fans in sissy warm water and dry them well.


 


Does sissy warm water come with a Tutu?
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Gotta be one of the better cell phone spell-check blunders.


 


Kevin
 
Mine is the same, Andy. It's like a five yr old child with a supreme imagination. I look down sometimes and can't believe what it's concocted....either can the receiver of my messages...lol. 


 


They're supposed to be 'smart phones' because they learn the finer points from your texting....I find them rather dumb.


 


Kevin


 
 
Model G Motor Servicing

Hey all. I wanted to update you on my progress. I thoroughly cleaned everything as best I could, and greased the one bearing set I was able to find. I'm not clear on the rear bronze sleeve bearing referenced by vacuumlad1650. I just can't seem to find that one. I put it all back together, and the suction is still not very powerful compared to my other Model G. Any ideas on what to pursue now? I may just service that motor, and install it in this chassis, which looks nicer. I really appreciate all the advice given so far. I'll keep you posted on future progress.
 
Yeah, you need to (and should have) tested the armature. You also have to take the fan assembly completely off to service the sintered bushing.


 


You're swimming against the current if the armature isn't 100%. You just need a VOM and a tutorial off Youtube. If the armature tests OK, you also need new brushes. You sure your hose isn't leaking?


 


Kevin


 


 
 
Motor Testing

Excellent advice that is much appreciated. Thank you Real1shep and electrolux137. I had no idea what a sintered bushing was, but I do now after Googling it. I still don't know how to lubricate it though. Do I just drop some of the blue 3 in 1 motor oil on it? I also watched a video on how to test the armature, so I'll take care of that next. I believe the motor mounts to be in good shape, but will double check them. I also forgot to mention that the motor is pretty noisy now. I checked the suction without hoses attached, so they are not the problem. Thanks again.
Mike
 

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