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"jhill" wrote:

I successfully replaced the bearings in my unit. Couldn't get them from the
manufacturer any more. Instead I pulled out one of them and took it to a
vacuum cleaner repair place, after a bit he found a pair that would fit.
Don't remember what they cost, but it was worthwhile --still using it 5
years later. But check the brushes, vac place may have replacements for
those too. Mine were still good.

When my 30 yo vacuum made bad noises I replaced one brush (the other was
good) and put heavier oil on the worn bearings; way oil or chain saw oil
or slick 50 grease all work well on worn bearings.

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