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   USANigel | May 09, 2007 08:13pm | #1

   Whats the inside dia? Can you post a picture?

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   achome | May 09, 2007 08:16pm | #2

   Gotta go measure it.  And yes, I'll take a photo.  I'll get back tomorrow.

   thanks

   Johnny

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   Hendo | May 09, 2007 08:47pm | #3

   You should be able to get new filters from Sears.

   Go to http://www.sears.com and find the replacement parts page.  Using the part number for the vacuum, it will guide you to the replacement filter.  You can either mail order it or go to a local sears.

    

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   achome | May 10, 2007 03:16pm | #8

   Thanks Hendo.

   Although the number on the filter was not helpful, the model number on the vacuum helped me locate the replacement model online.  Hopefully my local Sears has it.

   Thanks to all who have reaponded.

   Johnny

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   nikkiwood | May 13, 2007 02:17am | #9

   You said originally that the filter "was all caked up."Can I assume you have cleaned it?********************************************************
   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

   John Wooden 1910-

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   forestgirl | May 09, 2007 09:07pm | #4

   I have the same vintage vacuum (isn't it a tank?!  Can't kill mine).  You should be able to get a HEPA filter for it, and it really is a great upgrade.  A few months ago, one of our members found a source that was much less expensive than the Craftsman-branded filter.  I'll see if I can find the thread.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 
   
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   achome | May 09, 2007 09:19pm | #6

   Yup, it sure is a tank.  Loud as heck too.  Replaced it with a Fein (following some very good reviews) for maaaaaaannnnnyyyy more dollars.  Yes the Fien is quiet.  When it works.  Have had lots of problems with the motor.  May need to replace the brushes after relatively little use.  Commutator gets all black then refuses to go sometimes.  Have cleaned the commutator once and it worked for a few minutes.  Last night I opened it up and blue sparks were flying off the commutator on one side.  Bummer after all those bucks.

   Did a quick look at sears online but they are all smaller.  I'll need to get the serial number. 

   FG you are always a wealth of information!

   be well

   Johnny

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   forestgirl | May 09, 2007 10:38pm | #7

   How long have you had the Fein???  Seems like they would stand behind that product, as expensive as it is; man, I'd be seriously disappointed with that kind of problem!

   When I got my HEPA for the ancient Craftsman, I went to Sears on foot, so-to-speak.  They had stuff for both the old and the "new".forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   polarsea1 | May 13, 2007 05:49am | #10

   Johnny, Sounds like a sticky brush, check to see if the brush that's arcing slides freely in it's holder. 

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   forestgirl | May 09, 2007 09:09pm | #5

   Actually, the Sears HEPA was only $32.  Here's the post:
   http://forums.taunton.com/fw-knots/messages?msg=35027.7

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)