Recent content by mariotron

Just picked up a nice 103 in really good condition with the original box and manuals but no paper bag adapter. Haven't found one online yet so I was wondering if anybody has one they're willing sell

Simple thread. Just going based off outer bags which is y'alls favorite as far as colors and patterns and even if you want to mention materials and "puff up" facor are. I'll give you guys my favs. Sorry if most are Kirbys haha Kirby Heritage II (First vac and love the logos on it and has a...

I got a really good Kirby G4 from Goodwill for $8 but while the emptor looks to be in good condition it leaks around the seam. I was able to set it up with some silicone for now but I was wondering if anybody had a spare one to sell. I know the new style works better for my G4 I love the...

How many of you use your Kirby's in canister mode when using the hose? Does it reduce air flow or seem like an unneeded step unless you're doing stairs or something? I personally use it with the upright handle and hose most of the time but what is everyone's thought on it? I will say it feels...

@lesinutah parts finally came in! Have any videos to recommend me for the bearing replacement I don't want to remove the wrong one. And you think I should replace my brushes while I'm there you think they're fine?

Hard floors? I'd say go for pretty much any Sharkduo. I use my Ult G Kirby for my carpets but love my Duo Clean with Powerfins cordless for my hardfloors. Does great for hair and fine dust but also doesn't tangle which is why I'd recommend the fins Upright's only gonna be more powerful. I...

@lesinutah Checked the plate and it's all good. But is this the correct bearing and should I just change the fan since it has a few nicks in it? https://www.goodvac.com/MOTOR_FRONT_BEARING_1CB_SE_p/k-prt-motr-116073.htm By the way I'm not sure what you meant by "soft belt" sorry.

LONG OVERDUE UPDATE I tried the sanding method and got belts straight from Kirby themselves and the issue remains. The shaft... Look completely new and again brush spins freely so dunno what's causing it. Oh and I made the mistake of asking Reddit with their solution being buy and install...

I think they are fakes @texaskirbyguy I think they are fakes, i can stretch them like an inch or two pretty easily by hand and hooking it belt onto the belt lifter doesn't have much resistance like the older ones I used. On top of that the burning smell is very sulfur like and the belt became...

One more thing I have the bristles height set to 1. I know they wear faster when set too low but I I've seen people who do it intentional and don't have them wear THIS fast

They seemed to be legit from the reviews but knowing my luck Here's the link to the belts and below I'll include an image of one and my motor shaft. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012PLHZT0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share @kirboover the shaft appears to be smooth and shiny with only a bit of rubber...

Just got a new pack of belts from Amazon that appear to be real deal and and have the nurdle and brown branding on them but my G7D's roller is stalling out on a low pile rug and immediately start burning the belt. Tried all the height settings, different roller heights and a whole new roller...

Just wondering how vacs usually found under 100$ (of course adjusting for inflation) were different.like was there any major differences in build quality 80s through today? I at least noticed some older machines have harder or more reinforcemeed plastics than ones today

I recently picked up a Shark Vertex Duo to replace an wearing Bissell cordless and I have to say I'm very impressed by the way the brush roll resists hair and works on hardfloors (though I know that's assisted by the duo roller) so I was wondering how would this type of roller work on other...

I double check everything. Got it set to 1 on both sides, got the newer styled belts with the knurled pattern. I can't go for a higher setting because it's either above the carpet or dies out as soon as it makes contact