I'm also trying to refurbish a 1701
A couple of questions please?
Firstly is it a "brushless" motor?
(I don't want to strip down more than I need)
Secondly is there some way of renewing the bearings at the door end of the drum?
The ones near the air outlet look ok, but I think the door end ones could be dodgy.
I hope I've managed to get a set of belts which could be the main problem but ????
great series of photos very helpful, Thanks.
Cheers Bob E