Hoover Convertible "scraping"

[westytoploader]

Hey everyone,

My Hoover Convertible 1020's agitator bearings had their metal washers break, making the endcaps "scrape" against the brushroll. I bought new plastic-washer bearings (the clerk at the Hoover store said they were interchangeable), installed them, and it's STILL making the same scraping noise while running! I tried a ton of different arrangements, like removing the wire clips, reversing the rod that runs through the center of the brushroll, and switching endcaps, but to no avail. After running the machine for 1 minute, it scrapes when I shut it off, and the endcaps feel warm. Am I supposed to grease the endcaps as well?

I also purchased new bearings on the Junior U1025, as they are both missing their washers and causing the brushroll to "scrape".

--Austin

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Situation handled.

Austin and I have just had a conversation about the problem he's having.. It's under control..

The idiot clerk at his local Hoover store, obviously doesn't know what he's talking about. I do declare.. they'll employ just about anyone.

~Fred

 

[hoover1060]

Bearings...

Austin,
First, the 1020's original agitator would take the all metal bearings, which are NOT interchangable with the ones with the white plastic tops. Tell the doofus at the Hoover store he's fulla S**T(sorry Venus) and to get you some metal bearings.

It sounds like you are missing the little thrust washer that goes under the bearing in the end section? In older Convertibles that would be a little wavy washer.

One quick and temporary fix to your scraping problem is this: Hold the agitator by its end caps and tighten the caps down completely. Now, loosen them, maybe only 1/4 to 1/2 a turn and re-install the agitator. This should solve the issue.
let me know how it all turns out!

 

[hoover1060]

Bearings...

Austin,
First, the 1020's original agitator would take the all metal bearings, which are NOT interchangable with the ones with the white plastic tops. Tell the doofus at the Hoover store he's fulla S**T(sorry Venus) and to get you some metal bearings.

It sounds like you are missing the little thrust washer that goes under the bearing in the end section? In older Convertibles that would be a little wavy washer.

One quick and temporary fix to your scraping problem is this: Hold the agitator by its end caps and tighten the caps down completely. Now, loosen them, maybe only 1/4 to 1/2 a turn and re-install the agitator. This should solve the issue.
let me know how it all turns out!