Great!

I've thought of doing that before, though it's hard to find parts for the machines I want. Good luck on the project though, that's neat!

Yep! Good luck for me

Yeah it's a shame as I would love to use this as a long term daily but as you said, most of the parts for these are NLA. Considering I got lucky to get the parts I needed to get it running again I definitely don't want to go wearing it out so I will add it back to the main collection and use something else as a DD once the bag in it fills up.

​@@DoraTheExplorerSuperfanthe bags and belts are still available for the vacuum cleaner.

Yeah, I know it has been quite a while but I haven't forgotten about it. Stay tuned!

​@DoraTheExplorerSuperfan can you let the vacuum run upright for 5 minutes

@@yankeesfan6288 Unfortunately no, as upon the next use the machine developed a horrible burning smell and I have yet to get around to taking it back apart to investigate since then.

@DoraTheExplorerSuperfan once its fixed can u let it run upright for 5 minutes

@@yankeesfan6288 Honestly, probably not because I don't exactly want to just run it without using it adding unnecessary wear to both a very rare and special machine it took me years to find, but if it is for sleep noise purposes or something, perhaps I can make a video of it running for 30 secs on a loop once I get some editing software.

If it was identical to mine but didn't have the headlight, it was a 6579-3. Mine is the 6579-2 for reference. The 6583s have a 10 amp motor, no headlight, a slightly different fixed hose with no elbow, and was made later on (2009-2011 versus 2006-2008 for the 6579 series).

Glad to hear!

Will do one soon!

First question: I did in the stream, but I will also upload a separate video of it in action soon. 2nd: I got the machine at a thrift store 3rd: I will be keeping this one, as it is a model that I have wanted for a while. Stay tuned!

That's awesome news to hear that you will be keeping the Bissell vacuum cleaner!!!!!!!! I am very happy to hear that!!!!!!!

Nice! Also I would strongly consider getting the World Vac Victory as those are nice. Too bad that one doesn't have a headlight but like the Bissell, it wouldn't be terribly hard to swap one in if you can find the parts (if you care about having one that is).

@@DoraTheExplorerSuperfan i have had too many -2’s and have been wanting a -3 for forever. I have a 6579, The green one, so if i wanted to use one with a headlight i’d use that. As for the Eureka it is a bit pricey, but i may go and grab it

I remember that, I watched that one! And thanks🙂

It's sure coming along! I have now since serviced the motor and brushroll bearings, and am currently starting to wax the base and other plastic parts. This thing was so dirty that I had to go back and wash some parts twice, then do some very vigorous work with a Q tip and my finger to remove dirt from some of the crevices lol

Wow, cool

Yeah, I know. They aren't bad and I greased them today anyways so they should survive for a while.

When it comes to removing scratches from hoods/bases, I use 70% isopropyl alcohol and an old toothbrush to scrub out the paint transfer and minor scuffs, then I use Meguiars Mirror Glaze Professional "Show Car Glaze" car wax to wax it as well as other plastic parts such as the headlight lens and dirt container system as an example for this one. In fact that's what I was doing now lol I will say that unfortunately on this machine, some of the scratches are actually deep in the plastic itself and cannot be removed without sanding it down which would ruin the finish and look equally as bad IMO anyways.

Don't worry, it will! With a little bit of compressed air to blow the dust out, some grease on the bearings and a little sandpaper to the shaft, this motor will be like new again!

That's what I thought when I first picked it up in the store!

@@DoraTheExplorerSuperfancan you do a video of you refurbishing the 6579 similar to vaclabs videos

@@jeremywilliams4493 You know, I thought about doing that, and thanks to your request I sure will! It will be next weekend though as I only just finished the Eureka and will be going to my house for the week tonight.

@@DoraTheExplorerSuperfanok I will be waiting for it

True, though considering the fact that this thing appears to have been used in a construction site or something to suck up plaster dust or whatever that fine dust is, the bearings will need some attention as that stuff dries them out. Might sound fine now but I would like to grease them when I have it apart to keep them healthy and to prevent them from failing down the road when I begin using it.

Nice! I can't wait to begin using it, I actually started on the cleanout tonight and so far it is in very good shape beneath the dirt outside of the scratches on the hood from the previous owner(s) who apparently liked using it as a battering ram, LOL

Yeah, I was bracing myself for that one and luckily it sounds healthy. Also good to know that the brushroll likely isn't original, I knew replacements can be had in the blue color but also thought that some of them came with blue bristles OEM. Would have to watch the video the guy I bought my other one from posted on KZfaq of this same model to verify if this one came this way or not.

The Eureka ones came with white bristles. The brushes are nla

@@dancline2143 I have to say, I have it apart and besides the expected dirt and dust, the motor looks to have VERY low hours on it based on the internals. I am guessing this machine was purchased new, briefly used extremely hard and then possibly put back in the box to sit in someone's basement for many years. I know for a fact that the motor has never been opened or serviced as not only was the gasket fully intact until I had to cut it where the motor and housing separate to inspect it but the carbon brushes are the original as if they were ever replaced, the original shunts would've been cut and the replacements lock into a small gap next to the original terminals on the field assembly. They have wear but not much and it is very healthy and even. But anyways, the commutator and bearings looks very good with the windings looking almost new to the point where I would think that it had possibly been serviced in the past if it wasn't for those previous things I noted. And the brush terminals show no sign of being soldered on either which debunks the possibilty of the vac shop going against the OEM instructions on brush replacement.

I thought that the bag looked really clean and in good condition, so it's very possible

Certainly needs some major love in the motor department, that's for sure! I will remove the motor from the machine, pull the fan off and blow everything out with an air compressor before further disassembling it to grease the bearings and it should survive.

@@DoraTheExplorerSuperfan ya and let’s hope that see if it sounds normal and I will wish you luck for it and I do know you been wanting the 6579-2 for awhile

Yeah, 90s Eurekas are great!

Thanks!

@@DoraTheExplorerSuperfan Your welcome

It sure is!

Yeah I'm not a person to rearrange or change much once I move into a place haha, but glad you liked it! A 1 year ownership review video is planned soon (next week hopefully) as I said in the video so stay tuned!

@@DoraTheExplorerSuperfan yep and I will be looking forward for your next vids and etc