Hoover 63 Blue & Gray serial A11...

[camelotshadow]

close up

ok this is last...lol

 

[z30soulbrother]

tools

Do you have a tool set for it? I would love to see a view of the underside with fan cover off and the hose converter i place.....
as i never have... only the later version where converter goes in from the back

si

 

[camelotshadow]

No tools

there is a rectangular slot on side of fan case cover
was wondering what that was for
guess its for tool

got a new belt today have to install it
bet it will run better

 

[camelotshadow]

wonder if I got right belt

needs to stretch 2 in I'm struggling & 1 inch away
its a 3 5/8 inside 5/16in thick round belt

good news is the roller is all clean n shiny now

 

[hoover28]

wow

good find. the belt would be hoover #44783 or a eureka old style rd belt will work to.


Chris

 

[gottahaveahoove]

great vac

i have 2 that's not a HOOVER handle grip. The attachments go in the dide, I have those too. I need to get a RED one. Used one in a convent, DON'T ASK. On my list......

 

[camelotshadow]

Got belt on

quite a stretch for me
but guess thats it

thanks for the part #

I just went to the vac store & told them the size someone told me & that's what I got

prob the belt as they are tight in beginning

looks like old but not as strtched

My handle isn't a hoover?
I wouldn't be surprised as it's prob had new parts.

Cord is a hoover though not sure orig
found a cut near the bottom & luckily I had white elec tape so it looks good

I got the residue or rust off the roller
it's all shiny smooth now
wasn't too hard or bad.

came out nice

runs good
heavier than the kirby d50
Kirby is a lightweught now

LOL

 

[camelotshadow]

Notice the great design

The brush part screws into the roller so only that has to be replaced not the whole roller.
Man its a nice metal roller!

I figured how to get it out
there are just 2 levers holding it in
No screws
simple

 

[camelotshadow]

hi /norm doesn't seem to work

switch is not connected
not sure how it is supposed to work or latch

 

[camelotshadow]

Side port for attachments is open

Wondering if it should have a cover?
wouldn't it loose suction?

I hear about greasing bearings....
can you oil them or should you?
just thinking about good maintenance

Motor sounds ok to me
no strange noises
it works & sounds similar to a utube same model


Will have to check on that height adjustment thing
it appears to not be hooked to anything

http://www.elkypro.com/hoops2005/vacuum_parts/hoover/62.html
don't see a cover on hesco so maybe its ok?

 

[camelotshadow]

hoover 3 kirby d50

side by side

Can't decide
love the kirby sound
sounds strong & is stunning
think the agressive roller on the hoover really sets the nap
still they don';t suck like a freshwindtunnel...

height adjustment works
just have to use foot & some effort

that's nice

 

[z30soulbrother]

tools port

i thought the tools port had a spring loaded flap?
si

 

[camelotshadow]

Could be but it is the way it is

 

[rolls_rapide]

Spring Loaded flap

Your model is similar to the UK 638 which shares the same basic design as the previous UK 612.

The tools converter slides into the tools port on the side of the cleaner.

With the cleaner in the upright position, press down fully upon the rear chassis of the machine, near the handle. The rear suspension wheels will move closer to the body of the cleaner. Keep the cleaner in this position by maintaining your force. At the same time, fully slide the tools converter into the port (this allows the converter to penetrate the spring-loaded flap, close to the fan). Release your force upon the cleaner body (the spring-loaded wheel suspension will lock the converter in place).

To release the tools converter, apply force to the rear of the cleaner, withdraw converter. The spring-loaded flap will reseal the suction port automatically.

 

[camelotshadow]

thanks

so there is something inside...anyway I don't have tools for it & don't feel suction at the end so the flap must be closed.

Only 2 heights for the head
was trying to figure if there was a way to adjust roller height etc for wear?

tried loosening screws on brush strips but they just hold it
& loosening them just makes the loose.

Interesting cleaner esp for its day
like the strong construction

Saw a similar mod 62 & someone got it for $10 plus shipping
same color but looked like the base was painted taupe over orig gray. It was also a side load tool so fairly old
orig bag but not in great shape w a orange cord...

might have liked parts but I think I like the kirby better as I can adjust the head for suction.

Old vac does a decent job & in its day was quite the machine

 

[camelotshadow]

model 62

similar mod 62

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250236229729&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015

 

[myhooverco]

The model 62 is beige with the blue trim. The model 63 is grey/blue with the blue trim. The 62 had a handle grip and used the "Handisac" type W bags no longer available versus the 63 that used the C bags. The 63 also used a shorter handle and no grip but offered a full wrap around bumper. The 62 in the Ebay auction was original save for the cord which is easily changed. The blue original bag is in great shape and VERY hard to find. These machines cleaned very well on all carpet surfaces and used the revolving beater bar to make the grit come out of the bottom pile of the rug unlike the Kirby that only had brushes to do the vibrating. The toe shifter locks the rear wheels up when vacuuming unusaully thick rugs. Mostly the 62/63 was self adjusting to most carpets.

--Tom

 

[camelotshadow]

thanks

Arrgh...if there was no shipping I would have got it that is who knows how much the other bidder would have went
Least I got mine & it works pretty good but it sort of lays the naps sideways & the kirby leaves it more upright.


Thought is was nice but I see not being able to get bags as a problem & the bottom bag part inside did look wider than a fng bag. I don't mind the f& g bags as thats what my royal takes. Someone got a nice vac as it was really clean