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Ah right, ok. Hopefully I can manage to get it all out in one piece, I’ll probably try and save the rubber on top if possible. I’ll try hammering it inwards and if that proves impossible I’ll just drill it.

That’s pretty cool! I do have a Hoover 460 which I saved, was sitting outside and probably was going to get chucked. Just needs a pump and the wiring to be sorted.

Thanks Vacbear85 Those are so incredibly helpful! I’ll definitely have a shot at the bearings on the weekend. There was a lot of corroded aluminium in the bottom of the drum so hopefully everything is ok. That pin that holds the bearing sleeve on (I think that’s the correct term, the part that...

All good! I’m in no rush here, would prefer to take it slower and get it done better. I’ll give the outer tub a touch up with POR-15 in some of the rusty spots, over all it isn’t bad, just want to prevent future problems. I really appreciate all of the help you’re giving!

Hi Mike! I’m actually not really new here, my old account (Smartdrive1100) got lost due to the updated site unfortunately. I definitely have my work cut out for me but it’ll be worth it in the end. The support wire is just fine, all intact a little rust but no frayed strands that I can see. It...

Hmmm, possibly. I’ll look into that, car tubes would be a better fit for it, again. Not looking good but functional, best we can do at this point in time. I heard about them doing that, I was really grateful to see mine still had that function. But yes, what you described about the bearings...

Thanks for your reply Gizmo! The sore seal is a bit of an issue. Surprisingly the half of it is still in good shape, just the part that was in contact with water got brittle and started cracking. I might try and flip it around and build up a my own section of rubber using old bike tubes and...

I can’t believe this but I am now the owner of a Hoover 3224 Keymatic. I never thought I’d see one of these let alone own one. It’s in fantastic shape for its age aside from wear and tear and a destroyed door seal. Sadly the drum is seized and a couple parts need replacing. But overall I am...

Yeah! They are certainly robust machines when all the problems have been worked out. I absolutely love the sound of the motor!

Oh nice! I have had both machines for a couple weeks now and I have to say the cycle times on the 7550 are insanely long when compared to the 3000. Very good machines though, I find they do very good rinses.

I’ve had this on my mind recently. I’ll be picking up 2 Neptunes in a couple of weeks (both with bad bearings, real big shocker there). One is a MAH3000AWW the other is a MAH7550AAW. Those are the only 2 models or styles I’ve seen for sale in Australia (of course you have the commercial...

I don’t think so? I still have it.

Hi, This is a new account due to me not being able to access my old account. I eventually ended up stripping it, it was in very poor shape. Kept the control panel though! Might have another one that I may be willing to part with. Not sure yet.