Recent content by dubis7

Fixed it! Replacing the shaft and fork spring clip helped, but the problem seemed to be the worn bushing and yoke. So I guess those parts should be checked when the tension mechanism stops working. Also apparently the fork spring clip is much easier to get on if you do it while the handle pin...

I've been checking to make sure that groove and the spring are in place inside the housing. My method has been: get everything in place besides the spring clip, use the tool to twist the bushing to the center tension position, push in as hard as I can, and push the clip onto the groove on the...

Yes! I had that part backwards, swapping it got it to support/hold the handle like it's supposed to. I haven't had the same luck with the spring handle. But I believe I know why. Every time I reinstall it, the groove in the yoke that the tooth on the bushing (fill in your own terminology, I...

I actually have the same tool. I noticed it seemed to have very little tension before, and took it apart to check the spring. The spring seemed alright at the time, but I replaced the felt washer and clips to make sure everything had tension. I think I'm seeing the problem with it now...

So you push it into position after lowering the handle? That makes more sense, though mine still doesn't seem to move out far enough to engage the handle. Sounds like an adjustment issue.

Hi, all. I've been working on a Kirby DS-50 for awhile now, and have it more or less running like new. Three major problems still remain. The finish has some heavy oxidation. I polished it with Mother's Mag, and large areas shined up nicely, but there are some nasty splotches that polishing...