Motor Compartment B352-0143 / X1288

The Motor Compartment (part# B352-0143 / X1288) is a genuine Tacony OEM replacement part compatible with multiple backpack vacuum models across the Tornado and Powr-Flite lines. It is the moulded housing that carries the motor, the motor mounts and the filter stack inside the backpack body, and it is the part you replace when the housing itself is cracked, distorted or no longer sealing.

Two revisions of this housing exist and they are not interchangeable — the later machines moved to a detachable cord, so the housing changed with it. Choose the option that matches the data label on your machine:

• B352-0143 — original Tornado Pac-Vac 6 Aircomfort 93012 and Powr-Flite PF600BPG. This is the current replacement for the discontinued B352-0100; if your parts book, an old invoice or a schematic shows B352-0100, order B352-0143.
• X1288 — later Tornado Pac-Vac 6 Aircomfort 93012B and 93014B. Dark grey housing, supplied with the switch, cord and kettle connector.

Compatible Models for the Motor Compartment

• Tornado Pac-Vac 6 Aircomfort — Model 93012 (B352-0143)
• Tornado Pac-Vac 6 Aircomfort — Model 93012B (X1288)
• Tornado Pac-Vac 6 Aircomfort — Model 93014B (X1288)
• Powr-Flite PF600BPG backpack vacuum (B352-0143)

Signs the motor compartment needs replacing: a visible crack or split in the housing wall, a loss of suction that persists after a new bag and clean filters, air leaking around the motor stack, broken or stripped mounting bosses, a housing that will no longer clamp shut squarely, or damage from a drop that has distorted the body so the lid and gaskets no longer seat.

Replacing the housing means transferring the motor, mounts, seals and filter hardware across, so it is worth inspecting the motor mounts and the post filter at the same time — both are inexpensive and both sit inside this housing. If you are not sure which revision you have, the model number on the data label is the answer: a plain 93012 takes B352-0143, a 93012B or 93014B takes X1288.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. You can see the full parts breakdown, with the schematic and every part on it, on our Tornado Pac-Vac Aircomfort parts page, and the manufacturer’s own model information is at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Motor Compartment do on a Pac-Vac Aircomfort backpack vacuum?

It is the structural housing that holds the motor, the top and bottom motor mounts, the motor seals and the filter stack inside the backpack body. It keeps the motor isolated from the tank, carries the sealing surfaces the filters and lid close against, and takes the load of the harness mounting points.

How do I know if my Motor Compartment needs replacing?

Look for cracks or splits in the housing wall, stripped or broken mounting bosses, air leaking around the motor stack, or a housing that has been distorted in a drop so the lid and gaskets no longer seat squarely. Suction loss that does not come back with a fresh bag and clean filters is the usual symptom.

What models is the Motor Compartment (part# B352-0143 / X1288) compatible with?

B352-0143 fits the original Tornado Pac-Vac 6 Aircomfort 93012 and the Powr-Flite PF600BPG, and is the current replacement for the discontinued B352-0100. X1288 fits the later Tornado Pac-Vac 6 Aircomfort 93012B and 93014B. The two are not interchangeable — check the data label on your machine before ordering.

How do I order the Motor Compartment (part# B352-0143 / X1288) or get help?

You can add the Motor Compartment directly to your cart on this page — select your machine revision first — or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado and Powr-Flite equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.