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Another try of crappy cell pic

cell phone pic Lets see if this works. I know the pic is crappy. I just need to add the bumper. it is riveted, so not really sure how to do it. Terry http://

Hi Everyone, Been reworking my Kirby Classic 1CR. Polished it, New bearings, fan and brushes, Washed original bag, Got some new trim, bulb etc and now it is my daily driver! I'll get a pic in the next few days or so. My mom bought in new back in the day and it has been in my garage for the...

Thanks for that Makes sense on the bearing. Ordering two bearings and the electric contacts today. Looking forward to a little smoother motor and a nice quiet operating 1-CR! Thanks for the feedback. Terry

Thanks TwoCVBloke Yes, The carbon brushes are down to about 1/4 inch so I should replace. The bearings are the kind with the band on them. The front bearing area gets two hot to touch. There is no play in the bearings, but they don't turn as smooth as I would expect. I did clean them out...

Got It! So I am guessing the 3 days of PB Blaster finally got it! The bearings are kind of open not completely sealed. I put a general purpose lithium based grease in them and put it back together. I ran it without installing the whole vac together...runs fine, but it seems like it could...

still having trouble.... So I have been PB blasting it for a few days. and still couldn't break it free. Last nite broke out the torch and heated it up...no luck. Gonna try to think of something to hold the fan better to keep it from turning. No place to put a wrench like on newer models...

Thanks guys I think I will try the PB blaster for a few more days. I was thinking heat...that is what I would do with my truck. And the vice-grip idea did cross my mind....however I figured it would ruin it. Thanks, Will keep working on it! Terry

Hi Guys, Working on my Kirby 1 CR. Polishing, have new parts in the mail. The fan is broken and the front bearing has play in it. Cannot get the impeller off. Put a tool in it and tried to get it broke loose, reverse threaded right? I have sprayed PB blaster on it. Any tips? Thanks, Terry

Hi Everyone, I have my mom's old Kirby Classic 1-CR its been in my garage. I just bought a new handle, brush roll, belt, bulb. I want to polish it. I've seen the sites of how to do it. However want some advice. I hear a 4 bristle brush is better than the original. Also it runs but howls a...