Latest restoration project .

[davortho10]

Since I finally remembered to take some "before" pics. I thought I'd post a couple. I will take more as I go and post some of them too. Jay

 

[davortho10]

and another

 

[davortho10]

beginning dissassembly

Hi, hope some of you find this interesting,...lol. It's a lot of fun for me. This is the 1st time I've remembered to take pics during the process. Jay

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Hey Jay!

Great pictures...!

I'm looking forward to watching the process!

I'm very interested in the restoration process of these older cleaners, as those are the machines in my collection that I have the least amount of experience servicing, and would really like to bring back to their original splendor.

I've had a few apart... and pretty thoroughly serviced my model 300--but nothing as in-depth as you are doing here, or as in-depth as I've taken newer machines (60-series, Convertibles, etc...).

One question thoguh... How did you get the receptacle out of the bottom of the handle? I've often wondered how that would be removed.

~Fred

 

[vintagehoover]

It's held in place by a little peg - push this through from the side, and once the wires have been disconnected from the switch, it's usually pretty easy to work the whole thing loose and get it out...sometimes a little WD40 is needed! You can replace the internal wires with modern plastic-coated ones for safety, and also access the retractable bag spring to replace the strap.

 

[davortho10]

handle and socket pic

Hi Fred, thanks. That's correct about the receptacle. I use a small piece of wooden dowel to tap it out so it doesn't get damaged. A fine tip pair of needle nose pliers is helpful in getting the socket out, sort of pull and twist and be patient. The wires I'll replace with modern reproduction cloth covered ones. You can also see the bag hanger spring and strap. I'll try to show each step as I go through it.

 

[ahzeks]

Great Thread!

Thanks for sharing! Very interesting and informative! I love the photos.

 

[thunderhexed]

BRAVE

You're a brave man!
Anything that involves messing with electrical wiring makes me nervous! Looks like it could be kinda fun though!

 

[kirbyvacuum]

Hi Jay I cant wait to see your Hoover done. A lot of hard work ahead. Good luck Doug

 

[davortho10]

new wire on socket

Here's the 1st part done. I used a little liquid electrical tape on the insulator cap since it was so brittle,and on the screws just to insure they don't loosen, just a little safety insurance. I used the colored tape since there were 3 wires, avoids confusion later.

 

[davortho10]

finished view

Cap down on socket, and knot tied in wire.

 

[vacuumkid3]

This is going to look great! I am glad to see you are using "official" wiring...with the cloth wire and all. Good luck to 'ya!

~~K~~

 

[davortho10]

the motor

Hi, here is the motor with the fan removed, then the bottom plate and bearing. You can see the retainer clip for the bearing, and 70+ years of dirt. The grease in the bearing is dryed out and filthy. I'll clean it in solvent and repack it. Thanks for the interest and words of encouragement, I do really appreciate it. Jay

 

[davortho10]

bottom plate and bearing

Here's the other view.

 

[davortho10]

motor and bearings apart, and motor reassembled

Here are the lower and upper bearings and the motor apart. Then, after cleaning and put back together. Hope this isn't boring anyone. I'm in the process of moving, so this is taking awhile. But, it's something relaxing to do in the evening. Jay

 

[davortho10]

etc.

Bearing and plate clean and ready to reassemble.

 

[davortho10]

upper bearing

Upper bearing and rotor out of motor.

 

[davortho10]

And finished

All back together. Cosmetics come later, if anyone was wondering.

 

[compactelectra]

Fabulous!

Send these pictures to me and I will put in the first Restoration montage under that category. These are great! Thanks so much. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Fred
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