pictures of my electrolux lx

[caligula]

Hi Kirbykid, hi frailer25.

Yes Larry, you can call me Alex.

Now I have the same answer for both of you.

I'm not good at repair, or restoration. I know the Electrolux LX/LXI repair I shared last night, because I've done it countless times, and can do it in my sleep.

There are others in the V.C.C.C., and Vacuumland who know about the products to remove rust, and so on. There are also members of both clubs who have parts like filters for the LX (one size fits all, both LX and LXI,) original wrappers, and so on.

For polishing I reccomend "Never-Dull" magic wadding polish, to clean the chrome and then finish with a coat of "Mothers California Gold," it's a caranuba cleaner wax. To make the cord retract smoothly pull out the cord from the winder. (DO NOT PULL IT OUT ANY FURTHER THAN THE WINDER ALLOWS, OR YOU CAN RUIN THE SPRING INSIDE!) With the cord fully extended, dust your hand with talcum powder, and let the cord retract. Do this at least twice for quick and easy winding. As for wheels, leatherette on the main housing, carrying strap and decal on the yellow/red nameplate (if in fact you have one or plan to get one,) use warm water and a small amount of detergent. Windex works great too!

With a little polishing, and surface cleaning, you can both have an Electrolux that looks like a museum piece.

And finally, do either of you have the instruction book? If not go to the Vacuumland library and sellect 'vacuum cleaner' then Electrolux, and download the book, it's well worth reading, and the color pictures are a classic.

Hope this helps.

Alex Taber.

 

[caligula]

Hi Kirbykid.

That needs to be answered by Charles Richard Leser, Tom Gasko, or other members who know motor repair. My knowledge is the ejector, and the history of the LX/LXI. Trust me, there are people who can help.

Good luck,

Alex Taber.

 

[kirbykid]

Thanks Alex. I just checked the library and it costs money to download it.

 

[caligula]

Hi guys.

Anybody got an Electrolux model LX/LXI instruction book you can post, so Kirbykid can read it?

Thanks.

Alex Taber.

 

[kirbykid]

Did emailing it not work?

 

[dysonman1]

The plastic automatic dial was NOT standard on ANY models LX or LXI. The ejector knob was metal. You had to pull it out and 'click' it into the next position. The front cover and automatic ejection assembly was replaced at Lux offices when the machine was brought in for service, AFTER the introduction of the model Automatic E.
The only time a model LX is actually called an LXI (61) is if it includes the rear wheels (and axle), and front swivel caster. The 61 also came with a Halo to wind the cord onto and a cord hook to lock the cord if the automatic winder was purchased, it is on the left side of the cleaner. The top trim will say LXI if it is a true model 61. All others are model 60's.

The part the looks burned out is the radio interference eliminator (so the use of the cleaner wouldn't make your neighbor's radio go all static. You can absolutely remove it with no change to the cleaner. Simply strip back the two wires that go to and away from the eliminator and use a crimp nut to wire them together.

 

[caligula]

Thanks for jogging my memory Tom.

I do remember, the metal dial. but the machines I recall were all early LX's, there was no dial. As I said to Kirbykid, I'm not a repairman, all of the LX/LXI's I saw were outfitted with the cordwinder, I never saw the halo on machines other than the model E. Sure there were a few without the cordwinder, but then the cord went into the door behind the handle, and nothing over the blower, however, seeing those were rare.

I certainly know the story of the ejectors popping too soon, but I heard and so have others that the salesmen came into the home with a special kit to outfit the machine.

As always, you provide the information I either forgot of didn't hear of.

Alex Taber.

 

[caligula]

Hi Kirbykid.

I sent you an email, saying it's a work in progress, and may take a few days.

Alex Taber.

 

[kirbykid]

I recieved the email. Did you get the emails i sent back?

 

[kirbykid]

Well here is the display that i worked hard on.

 

[electrolux137]

Kirbykid, there's a really nice LX manual on eBay. Starting bid $9.99 with no bids so far.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1952-Electrolux-Users-Manual-Owners-Booklet-Atomic-ERA-/141051581006

 

[kirbykid]

Thanks. I must not have seen that on my last fleabay search. I will try to bid on it. Hope i win it!