Is this the right belt for Hoover Dimension 1000 S3277?

[kate]

The belt for my powerhead broke - is 40201045 the correct replacement for the S3277-040?

And how do I open the power head to replace the belt? I took 2 screws out and it seems to want to open from the back side but only a little and I don't want to force things and break it.



https://www.usavacuum.com/Hoover-Vacuum-Belt-p/012-38528011.htm

 

[repairman]

That is the correct belt. You might want to call your local vac stores so you don't have to pay shipping from a website. The part number of the individual belt is 38528-011 and the package of two is 40201045.

 

[kate]

Thank you

Thanks for the confirmation. I do plan to buy local to support a small business owner

I finally got the head open as well. There was a broken metal clip that fell out - I'm not sure where it went or what it did. I'm assuming it was to secure something in place and is not critical. I'll find out when I plug it in

 

[repairman]

Post a pic of that clip.

 

[kloveland]

Sounds like

the metal belt guard that goes over the plastic post. 24 in the pic.

 

[justjunque]

Kenny,

24 in that exploded view looks like the piece called a "rib shoe" that I had to replace on my Hoover power head. I had a very hard time finding one!

Barry

 

[kloveland]

I seem to remember a metal clip that supported the housing. Near the belt area. Some of my Quadraflexs have it while others do not. It could have fallen out on those too!

 

[kate]

Looks more like part 16 in that diagram

Picture attached. The red arrow is pointing to where a small piece broke off of this part. About 1/4" of that end.

 

[kate]

May have found the part

I think I identified the part - called a detent spring. I found a place to order one but can't really see in the diagram where it goes. (and what it does.)

 

[rugsucker]

part 16

This would match up with the rounded metal end on plastic elbo(part 8)to hold it upright.It may work OK as is but as above is 'not critical'.

 

[kate]

Thank you

I can't see how it would fit there, so I'll just leave it out. I don't mind if it doesn't stand up.