Hello & some Eureka/Sanitaire parts q's

[azchrisf]

Hi everyone,

First time poster here, got a few questions, and thought I'd let everyone know what I have:

1998 Sanitaire S663 Type D (think it's from the Blue Line? Base looks black but under a flashlight it's a very dark blue) - my workhorse

2005 Sanitiare SC5331 ("Mighty Mite") Canister

1960's Royal "Electro Hygiene" Canister Vac Model 666
(belonged to my Mother - still runs great)

I don't like the new vacuums, my opinion, sorry, are they are flimsy plastic things. These vacuums belonged to my departed parents, I had a Hoover Windtunnel 3 Max I bought in 2019, but I don't even use it anymore.

But anyways my question - I want to keep using my vacuums for the remainder of my life because I love them and keep equipment that will last for years - I wanted to check with the group if anyone knows where I can source a NOS USA or Mexico motor for my S663 at a reasonable cost, and if possible, an old motor for my Electro Hygeine. I've also been looking for the rubber gaskets vs. the foam ones Sanitaire is now selling. It'll be a bit before I can buy the motors but wanted to check to see with the group if any of this is even available anymore?

Thanks guys & gals, happy vacuuming!

 

[panasonicvac]

You can still get a brand new metal motor for your Sanitaire. There's a company that makes copycats of Sanitaires like the Bissell Big Green (coincidentally Sanitaire is also owned by Bissell now), they use metal motors that'd fit on your Sanitaire.

 

[azchrisf]

Yeah I've noticed others have copied Sanitaire/Eurekas, including Niflisk, Banks, another company I forget, and I guess now Bissell thanks to you Do you know the name of the company that makes the motors (can't be Ametek), or a part link?

Thanks!