Electrolux Silverado and Silverado Deluxe

[charles~richard]

This is actually in relation to the thread about the 1521, but since my comments / questions are specifically about the Silverado I decided to start a new thread <br
The only difference between the Silverado and Silverado Deluxe, as far as I can tell (other than the fact that one has a "Deluxe" sticker on the rear and one doesn't!), is that <br
One of them has a shorter motor case and the motor is connected to the bag cage through a "neck" about 2.5" long and same in circumference (the same size as the suction opening in the rear of the bag cage) <br
The other one has a bigger motor and case, and the motor butts right up against the rear flat end of the bag cage - e.g., no "neck.&quot <br
Now, the thing I can't remember is, which is which? My hunch is that the smaller motor is the later Silverado but I am not sure. Whichever is the case, I believe the Deluxe has more suction power -- significantly more <br
The Silverado is a very beautiful machine, easily my favorite of the later Electroluxes. Its main drawback is the same as all the "square front" metal-body machines -- the hose that is too short, too heavy, and too stiff. This series of machines greatly benefit from the retrofitting of a newer vinyl hose, other than from aesthetics and originality. E.g., if your Golden Jubilee is going to sit on a display shelf and not be used, no, you would not want to replace the hose. If it's your daily driver, you'd be crazy not to replace the hose! Otherwise, you'll soon be seeing the doctor for tennis elbow and sprained toe from getting mad at the stupid short hose and giving the machine a good hard, frustrated kick in the shins, haha <br

 

[lux1521]

This question is actualy very much related to the 1521 thread. I'm glad you mentioned this. The Silverado seems to be right in the middle of a transition in design. It has a number of things that would later be found on the Diamond J. The Silverado Deluxe does have a different motor. It is the motor that would be found in Diamond J models(I think). The Deluxe was also the introduction of the L shaped PN5 replacing the PN4A power nozzle. Also if you open the front cover you will notice the inside of the front cover is made of grey plastic and not metal <br
As you know from your work documenting the model 30 and other models, not everything changes at the same time. I have a Silverado right in front of me that has a Super J type motor, an all plastic front cover, and a PN5 power nozzle. The label has worn off so I can't tell exactly what it is supposed to be. I have another Silverado coming sometime this week so I can try to compare the two then <br
I do have to agree that the hose is much too short and quite stiff. The new hoses are quite nice in terms of performance. At this point I keep any original hoses for these models that are in good shape. They don't seem to last very long <br
Lastly, about the power. I don't think there is supposed to be any difference. The idea behind the new motor was to sarcrifice many of the special Electrolux motor features in order to make it lighter. For example, the carbon brushes, brush holder, and wires became all one piece. Makes repair a real pain but cuts down on the weight. I should have all of the motor pictures on the other thread by tommarow.