Hoover Dial-A-Matic question

[laspirateur]

I just won a Hoover Dial-a-Matic model 1140 and I need to replace the beater-bar-brush. My usual Hoover parts site doesn't seem to list my model on its parts inventory. Does anyone know where I can order one? I would like an old fashioned metal roller with the beater bar. My local vacuum shop has a Maytag replacement part but it's all brush--no beater bar. I'm a firm believer in the bar. Also, does anyone know where I can purchase a "Hoover" metal decal that fits in the cast aluminum housing of the unit. The one on the machine is in bad shape and has 3 prongs that hold it in place.

 

[swingette]

hmm. did a couple quickie searches and couldnt find it myself. whats wrong with the agitator that came with the machine? somebody is SURE to have a spare agitator for that Hoover!

 

[swingette]

Eureka!

if all else fails, there is this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hoover-Brush-Ro...7QQihZ012QQcategoryZ42146QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[laspirateur]

Thank you

Thanks for the leads. By the way, how does one remove the brush strips from these beater/bar rolls? Is it simply a matter of prying them out or does one need to take the whole agitator roll assembly apart?

 

[constellation86]

brush rolls

You can download a pdf file of the owner's manuals at hoover.com. This will show you how to do it.
Nicholas

 

[laspirateur]

Thank you all so much. Great help!!!