hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation 822
Casing parts.
Casing parts.
Hoover Constellation 822
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hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation 822
This 822 motor is a different beast to the 867A I restored a few months ago.
This 822 motor is a different beast to the 867A I restored a few months ago.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation 822
Much larger and more solid then the other one.
Much larger and more solid then the other one.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation 822
Well that’s it for now, next the paint job and then the rebuild.
Well that’s it for now, next the paint job and then the rebuild.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
All the parts are back after a chemical bath, sand blasting and then a new powder coating.
All the parts are back after a chemical bath, sand blasting and then a new powder coating.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Parts
Parts
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Blue lower canister.
Blue lower canister.
hotpoint95622
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Light grey upper canister.
The colours are the closest match the coaters could get from the original paint.
Light grey upper canister.
The colours are the closest match the coaters could get from the original paint.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
First, the base assembles re-riveted.
First, the base assembles re-riveted.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Rivets from the underside.
Rivets from the underside.
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Next the motor mount re-fixed.
Next the motor mount re-fixed.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Base assembly and lower canister bolted together on the hinge.
Base assembly and lower canister bolted together on the hinge.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Clamp fitted; at this point I realized I had forgot to fit the ratings plate on the base.
Clamp fitted; at this point I realized I had forgot to fit the ratings plate on the base.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Next the vacuum chamber assembles re-riveted the bag holder and the wire mesh.
Next the vacuum chamber assembles re-riveted the bag holder and the wire mesh.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Upper canister, handle refitted along with re-riveting the name plates which are in quite poor condition.
Re fitting rubber seal/bumper strip.
Upper canister, handle refitted along with re-riveting the name plates which are in quite poor condition.
Re fitting rubber seal/bumper strip.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Foot switch
Foot switch
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Switch was originally riveted in place; I have used some bolts as I think the new rivets might crack the switch unit.
Switch was originally riveted in place; I have used some bolts as I think the new rivets might crack the switch unit.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Motor sitting in the mount, I have not done anything to it as I found it in clean condition.
Motor sitting in the mount, I have not done anything to it as I found it in clean condition.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Terminal block wiring. I have had to fit new flex as the original had perished and was dangerous.
Terminal block wiring. I have had to fit new flex as the original had perished and was dangerous.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Motor cover/vacuum chamber assembly refitted.
Motor cover/vacuum chamber assembly refitted.
