Hoover 115 needs attention/Help?

[packardmanken]

Hi Everyone. Just got a Hoover 115 with unused attachments still in original box (unused and still wrapped in shipping wrappers in original box) ! Was told it has not been used since the late 70's (was inherited and stored) It runs, but should I grease the motor somehow or do anything to avoid any harm caused by sitting or drying out? If so, what and with what.
I also have a huge Clarke 500 that needs to be re-bristled (?) or have the brush roll replaced. Any ideas?
I LOVE the website and all you guys find. Thanks for any help with this.

 

[beko1987]

Congratulations on your find!

Can't help too much re servicing as I've only really stripped them down fully and re-assembled them, which this sounds like it doesnt need.

But please plese post up some pictures of it in its original packaging, would be nice to see!

 

[stricklybojack]

Re: Clarke 500

What a beast! I'm guessing it's an earlier model of the same basic machine as the more current Clarke 560 model (shown in the pic). Nonetheless i would consider the possibility that the brush rolls are interchangeable. See link below. BTW, the part number i found was the current number which replaced a previous NLA number.

http://www.scrubbercity.com/Part_Number_53787A_p/53787a.htm