Tryin my best to fix my dial a matic 1149 on my own.

[gj3476]

Hey guys! I decided to take apart my dial a matic without any instructions to get to the motor and look at the carbon brushes. I unscrewed everything but what now? I’m trying to get the body off of the base.

 

[gj3476]

Someone help!!!

 

[gj3476]

Well I’m that close to the motor and I got the carbon brush and I don’t know what do y’all think? Please help!

 

[gj3476]

Ok everyone I finally got the motor cover off what do think?

 

[gj3476]

Now I FINALLY know why the friggin vacuum would not work! The pieces from the motor broke somehow!

 

[gj3476]

Oh god this is not good

 

[gj3476]

I’m sure everyone that knows A LOT about dial a matics what to do.

 

[rugsucker]

Dial-A-Matic

As with most vacs start with the basics.On non power drive DAM remove bottom plate,brush & belt,hose between brush & bag,handle & cord assy,bag door.Then go further to the problem area.(Or as one vac guy told me years ago 'Take out every screw you can find and shake it'!) With condition of your motor you might need a parts vac or motor.With some DAMs motor is similar to Portable,Slimline & Swingette.Others will no more.
Good luck

 

[vacuumlad1650]

I think I have a spare motor. I'll have a look in the attic on Monday.

 

[gj3476]

Great! Thank you so much vacuumlad1650! How much do you want me to pay?

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Let me see what shape its in. I can fully service it as well. I thought I had one up there (bought up some used motors) but I am not certain...yet

 

[gj3476]

I got the old motor unscrewed! Without any instructions!

 

[gj3476]

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[gj3476]

What do y’all think? Carbon brushes still in good shape?

 

[gj3476]

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[gj3476]

And does anybody have an original handle screw for this machine? I got a different screw from the Home Depot and it doesn’t screw in all the way, not very firmly.

 

[eurekastar]

Big Headache!

I had a DAM a few years ago and took it apart to thoroughly clean it and get rid of the rotting foam inside. I just about lost my religion! That thing is a beast to work on.

 

[gj3476]

eurekastar, it was a beast to work on, but I did it!

 

[gj3476]

Hi vacuumlad1650! I was wondering if you ever found the dial a matic motor today?

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Hello! I checked...evidently I mixed it up with a Constellation motor. One of the old-timers who have shops near by might have a motor...Ill give them a ring tomorrow.

 

[gj3476]

Great. Thank you! But I’ll be happy to pay for the D-A-M motor if you want me to.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

If I happen to find one, my cost is yours!

 

[gj3476]

I just happen to see this and I think this is the month and year my Dial a Matic 1149 was made! November 1973.

 

[gj3476]

Hi vacuumlad1650! Have u ever found the motor for the D-A-M?

 

[2011hoover700]

I'll also be glad to look for my spare dial a matic motor I'll put it on a vice and test it and shoot me an offer but I will ask for the shipping cost if you have any hoover red toggle switches I'll trade for the motor and make sure that I can get it running
Pleasure to do business with you
2011hoover700

 

[gj3476]

2011hoover700, I don’t have any spare toggle switches but I still have the plastic extension wands you asked about a few weeks ago.

 

[gj3476]

And my offer for the motor will probably be $25.

 

[2011hoover700]

Do you need me to test it if not I'll actually take less if so 25 is perfect. I have no clue what I need to charge for shipping cost but once I find out you will be the first to know.
Thank you very much.

 

[gj3476]

Hi 2011Hoover700! If u want you can send me your name and address so I can send you $25 cash for the motor and the extension wands you want really bad, if it’s ok?