The Torrington Restoration
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myvacsrock
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I’m honestly thrilled about this outcome!
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You should be.
worth the effort.
worth the effort.
myvacsrock
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I actually didn’t use the fan screw. I just grabbed the armature with my hand and the fan came off with no issues just by turning it I believe clockwise.
Hope that helps! I know what you mean by the screw. That threw me off for a second before I just moved the fan on its own.
Hope that helps! I know what you mean by the screw. That threw me off for a second before I just moved the fan on its own.
madman
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Beautiful work. Looks like a new machine. I'm assuming it's wheel-powered brush?
WOW!!
Fantastic work as always. Will this stay in your collection or put up for sale?
Fantastic work as always. Will this stay in your collection or put up for sale?
brando_husky
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Wow that is outstanding. Very nice job again!
human
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She's a stunner...
That is simply a stunning transformation! When I got to photo no. 11 in the 'before' set and saw the shiny metal behind the head badge, I knew the whole thing was going to be gorgeous. The years just melted away on that one.
That is simply a stunning transformation! When I got to photo no. 11 in the 'before' set and saw the shiny metal behind the head badge, I knew the whole thing was going to be gorgeous. The years just melted away on that one.
hygiene903
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Absolutely beautiful, and quite a rare machine as well! you have done excellent on the restoration, as you always do!
Jeff
Jeff
dysonman1
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It's wonderful
You did an amazing job. I have both of Stan Kann's Torringtons. There were only 2 models I believe. Stan would be very proud of the work you do.
You did an amazing job. I have both of Stan Kann's Torringtons. There were only 2 models I believe. Stan would be very proud of the work you do.
myvacsrock
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Thanks everyone for the kind compliments!
Jim: this one is going to stay for now. If it ever doesn’t I’ll probably let people here know.
Here is a better video of the Torrington vacuuming. The power of this thing is crazy! Some of the vibrations are hear are the metal wheels on axel. They are loose to change positions based on the rug, and to control the friction Brushroll. When you roll the cleaner is interacts with two other sets of wheels that put the brush into motion.
Jim: this one is going to stay for now. If it ever doesn’t I’ll probably let people here know.
Here is a better video of the Torrington vacuuming. The power of this thing is crazy! Some of the vibrations are hear are the metal wheels on axel. They are loose to change positions based on the rug, and to control the friction Brushroll. When you roll the cleaner is interacts with two other sets of wheels that put the brush into motion.
drbanjo
Member
My land!
That's got some real suction behind it!
That's got some real suction behind it!
Good news!
I got it apart! I had removed all of the screws, but, just like every part on this flood damaged vac, it was frozen in place. Some tapping on the rear shaft end got it right out.
Were you able to get the stator out? The inside of mine is filthy, and I do not see any bolts or screws that keep it in. Could just be seized, I'm not sure. Looks like the same stator as your Thor as well, was that the same kind of set up?
Thanks!
I got it apart! I had removed all of the screws, but, just like every part on this flood damaged vac, it was frozen in place. Some tapping on the rear shaft end got it right out.
Were you able to get the stator out? The inside of mine is filthy, and I do not see any bolts or screws that keep it in. Could just be seized, I'm not sure. Looks like the same stator as your Thor as well, was that the same kind of set up?
Thanks!
myvacsrock
Well-known member
That’s great news!
It is the same stator as the Thor… I took that one out, and because of that I knew I did not want to take this one out hahaha. It’s not great. I just cleaned mine out thoroughly with small brushes and a vacuum. It’s pretty squeaky now. I would recommend the same. It involves bending metal tabs, and you have to be so, so careful. It isn’t worth it if you can avoid it.
It is the same stator as the Thor… I took that one out, and because of that I knew I did not want to take this one out hahaha. It’s not great. I just cleaned mine out thoroughly with small brushes and a vacuum. It’s pretty squeaky now. I would recommend the same. It involves bending metal tabs, and you have to be so, so careful. It isn’t worth it if you can avoid it.
