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Ok so after trying to make an insert I then found a local welder who welded a piece of bar approx the same thickness as the broken tab, took him a couple of minutes and free of charge. (nice man :-) I then cut to size and then filed by hand, drimel and bench grinder. This got me a good enough...

Posting. I don't know the regs in the USA but here in the UK if I am posting anything by courier I never declare anything that the courier may want to steal, eg when my wife clears her wardrobe (shoes & bags) I declare it as `leather samples` when I sold a small model engine it was `metal...

As I mentioned in previous post I did eventually get it with levering on from inside the bag which was relatively easy. The shoulder pains came from recovering `frozen shoulders` although that should ease off after a couple of days.

Lesinutah...... “ Try using 2 screwdrivers. Have one screw driver hold starting point of the bag. As you circle around emtor pull piece by piece. If you have ever put a bike tire on this is the same concept.” I did try and couldn’t do it only when using the screwdrivers from the inside...

Thank you crazykirbydude. I had already tried using screwdrivers and loads more to no avail, however your phrase `up and over` prompted me to rethink, I had been trying from the outside as in using tire levers on a bicycle, so then tried from the inside and managed it at first attempt with a...

I have pretty much finished polishing the case with decent results. the tab I made for the yoke works however anytime I want to take the handle pin out it would have to be reset so will leave it out meantime. The corrugated hose inside the bag was `ripped` so until I get a replacement I decided...

Unable to source one in the UK I decided to go for attempting to make one,not ideal and if it fails next option is a blob of weld on it and hopefully file to fit. I started with a piece of scrap metal, cut to size, then filed to shape and fit. Time will tell if it going to hold as I had to file...

Excellent tip, I just started polishing that part and wondered how to get the trim off, I was concerned either the rivet would break or I would not get the trim back on. I did work around it but it was awkward so will now go back and get it off, it will make polishing so much easier. Nice one!

......."That's the sort of help I'm offering. That's why I was asking. I can send you that part. Message me, and I'll remove it from my 'parts' Kirby.".... I sent you an email Rowdy141

Video of how to load the tension spring, go to 4.50:

Craig, I watched a video on utube showing `the easy way` to load the spring without a toll, seems simple but time will tell. In the short term I will probably try and botch the tab repair until I can source the part. Image of intended botch the blue part will be some sort of insert.

...."Has anyone tried using their Kirby Handi-butler polishing attachment on their Kirby housing?"........ I doubt if there is enough power for serious polishing, maybe for a quick clean up. I have a set of three mops + 3 polishes for electric drill and I reckon I need more power, My final...

Rowdy141: I think I am going to be ok for parts, only thing is the flexi hose inside the bag but I am going to try and repair that, everything else so far looks ok. In previous post by Kirbyclassis111 I have decided to give up on removing the hinge pin as I reckon I am getting close to...

Does the `hinge pin` for the light cover come off? tapped out?

Thanks for the link every bit of info helps. I shouldn't have too much problem as I have tidied up a couple of G versions, one was my wife's original (G5) that had been battered about and borrowed to others since new, it also had the emptor shoe bottom part coming off I done a horrible job on...

When I had a quick look earlier I thought the fan blade was metal, you are correct though I have gone back and checked and yes it is plastic. I have the chance of another (similar price) although the motor apparently doesnt work, I am swaying whether to chance it and buy, then take the best of...

This is the front anf under the light cap.

It looks like some kind of filter, it is hinged, it reminds of the type of filter Kirby put on when they are demonstrating to potential buyer to show the `muck` that comes out of the carpet. It has a perspex top and a paper towel on the bottom.

Yes nice machines. I see this one also has the jigsaw and can be used as a drill, not that I will use them but nice to have. I just checked and it does indeed have the metal fan. What are those comb looking things for? Any idea.

I took a chance and bought this for £19. Not quite sure yet what all the accessories are but quite pleased with it. It will take a bit of work cleaning it up but should look nice when done.