Eureka problem

[hoover300]

Hello, My Eureka has been having a problem. When I turn it on, it shoots a couple sparks and ticks loudly as it runs. Is there a way to fix this? It is either a model 9 or a model 11. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!


~K

 

[bvac6]

Yikes!

Shoots sparks from where? Maybe the commutator needs a turning.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Carbon Brushes are bad or could.stand to be re-seated.

 

[hoover300]

Bvac6,

The sparks come from the rear of the motor where the 4 ventilation holes are.I checked the carbon brushes later and instead of coming out, the springs pulled off the carbon.


~K

 

[electroluxxxx]

At this point the carbons are stuck, the machine needs to be taken apart and carbons need to be pressed out, replaced and the new carbons need a reseat to clean the commutator.

 

[hoover300]

Does anyone know where I could order the brushes and which ones to order?

Thanks!

~K