Rainbow SE incomplete

[zinda]

It seems that the rainbow SE I picked up from a thrift for $7.49 is missing the bottom cover and possibly even more parts that attach to the bottom or go over the exhaust etc..
The main body is fine, both latches are there the spinning filter and the seal ate good. I went to see about parts on a rainbow parts site and I see some conflicting parts posted. Knowing that the SE is different and they post this fact it call it a D4 I believe? Then go on to say there's a few versions. Theyre consistent with the names untill I see 2 different bottom parts one labeled for SE and the other has szome other D4 models including a version 1. This is where I'm confused since they say D4 for SE is the version 1 the original non SE? Making the SE the very last incarnation of the D4 line. It just makes more sense to give it a version SE mane or am I wrong and confused because they give all others a different name to begin with?

I only did a quick look and noticed the SE only model is basically a thin ring and the others have some depth to them as I expected the SE to have as well.
The prices are very different with the SE at $17 and the other at $45. I'm thinking there's another part or more that they aren't showing.
I checked images of this model and still don't see anything showing me all parts other than a few tiny shots showing what may not even be an SE model. So I can't be sure how I'm going to find what's all missing before I go any further. I would like to see my total cost for parts in 1 list so I can determine if this is a worthwhile endeavour. It does have the brush tools and tool rack as well as the hose and metal fittings on the ends but no big handle piece or any of the most desired carpet / floor parts with any attachments the would extend to a floor type cleaner.

 

[huskyvacs]

The model tag should be on the inner side of the top half. You are missing the water basin and dolly mainly.

It's always worthwhile to save a vacuum, and when you get a vacuum for $7 every single part will be more than that. The dollys are about $25-$30 last I checked and the water basin about the same.

I have a D4 that needs repair too that someone possibly blew up sucking up racing fuel.

 

[dysonman1]

The D4, the SE, and the PE are all D4 models. The SE designates that it came with an electric hose for the power nozzle, and the power nozzle handle could stand upright by itself. The PE was a change to the electric hose handle and added the Performance Edition power nozzle. The motor units were all identical in construction.

All D4 versions use the same water pan. The original dollies changed cosmetically, but they all fit all versions of the D4.

The first thing to do is to remove the separator and clean it and the area/ring it sits on. The bearings might be dry or shot, you won't know until you get it clean first. When you turn it off, if it squeals or sounds rough, you need to replace the bearings.

The D4 came out in 1986, The SE in 1991, and the PE in 1995. It (the D4 series) ended in 1998.

The Rainbow (PE) in the picture is mine. It's still new in the box.