Hoover Decade 800 Bearing and Roller Grease?

[azmach2]

Hello,
I just acquired a nice Hoover Decade 800 vacuum (I previously restored a Decade 80 in 2008). For starters it will need a new fan blade and belt. My question is what is the recommended bearing/bushing lube for the motor. Also, what grease is recommended for the roller. I've looked in the archives and watched a Youtube video on subject and I've found a lot conflicting info. I though it would be best to check here with the experts. I'm planning to go to Grainger on Monday and they usually carry all the lubes. Gary

 

[azmach2]

I should note that the Youtube video is not me, it's one I found searching Youtube. Gary

 

[azmach2]

Also, I was member back in 2008, for some reason my membership expired. Attached is a link with my Decade 80 thread. Gary

http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?3935

 

[twocvbloke]

Grease for ball bearings, 3-in-1 oil for sleeve bearings...

 

[azmach2]

Thanks for the help. I usually use Mobil one red synthetic grease, I hope that works.

I thought maybe there was a clear grease or white lithium grease for the roller so it won't wreck the carpet if any excess leaks.

Also, reading prior threads, I understand there is red or black can 3 in 1 lube. Any difference in the two? Gary

 

[twocvbloke]

The grease I use is a multi-purpose grease which is suited for bearings and other things, as for the 3-in-1, I just use what's to hand, I don't know if there's a real difference between one or the other, maybe viscosity or detergent content, but that's about it, I'd have thought if it was sold as 3-in-1, it'd be the same regardless of the bottle colour...

 

[twocvbloke]

I've been told you need to use the 3-in-1 that comes in the Blue can, the other one (Red & Black can) will turn to goo and cause problems with sleeve bearings...

 

[azmach2]

Thanks for the help, I found it at Grainger. It says electric motors right on the bottle. My vacuum is less than 1/3 HP but I think it will work ;-) Gary

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/3INONE-Multi-Purpose-Oil-3UM48?Pid=search

 

[twocvbloke]

Yep, that's the one you need...

 

[azmach2]

I found this video series online. Replacing the fan in the Decade 80 parts 1 & 2 are VERY helpful videos.


http://wn.com/Hoover_Decade_80