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I forgot to mention Hello All and Kirby_Owner, If the conversion zip bag does not breath easily as the one I have pictured in this Post, it will defiantly cause air flow restriction. Also the seal on the adapter may be no good and need replacing which is also pictured. The inner sleeve could...

Conversion Bags for Kirby were not made by Kirby Hello All and Kirby_Owner, This type of Zip Bag will use F&G Eureka type paper bags. To the best of my knowledge they were never ever manufactured by Kirby. I believe Kirby would get upset if you put one on your new Kirby back in the day. There...

Sounds like markhenry might need this? Hello All, I just bought this a few days ago and it sort of fits in this Thread. I was told they took it out of the box, tried it and then put it back in the box. Only one tool shows signs of use. The power head has never been used. On the Sears label...

Hello All and 2011hoover700, Sorry my mistake as I misunderstood your question. I would have to agree with Louvac's reply of not putting the converter on while the vacuum is running. Why is it important to install the converter while the vacuum is running? Thank you for looking, Pete

Hoover Attachment Set U4901 Hello All and 2011hoover700, The set in the picture is Hoover Attachment Set U4901 which would be used on Hoovers such as my Hoover RS that is pictured above that are the economical Hoovers. I do not remember if you leave the belt on or not as I do not own the set...

Hello All, While I have repaired hundreds of vacuum I stopped working at the shop in the early 80's and not until recently have I started working on them. I would never have thought Hoover would make a residential vacuum without Beater Bars. Now I do own some old Hovers such as 105, 541 that do...

Lets compare a Hello all, I have been waiting for more than 90 years for someone to do a comparison of one of those newfangled Hoover 102 to a Eureka or Royal straight suction vacuum. I am still on the fence as to which one to buy and Forest Lawn is beckoning me. Please hurry before I am put...

Is a Hoover Convertible a Hoover Convertible when the brushroll does not have Beater Bars? I have had 3 Hoover RS Convertible Models U4597 and I sold one a few months back. I did not paint the brushroll I did not notice there were no Beater Bars on the brushroll until today when I looked at...

I have such a hard time understanding Hello All, I so don't get it. Whoever is smashing the vacuums it does seems to look like they are doing it on their property or a place where they work. I would guess they paid for the vacuum and I am of the opinion that they can do what they want with...

Sort of a common practice when needed Hello All, Some re-builders and vacuum repair shops would do that when replacing carbon brushes and or replacement of the armature, so hooverU4089 is correct. The owner of the shop I worked at for a few years in the late 70's years would do that only if...

YouTube 7 part video by ChicagoMike Hello All and huskyvacs, This is a really good YouTube Video by a Vacuumland member. Type this or paste it in the YouTube search just as it is: Part 1 of 7 How to Completely Take Apart Disassemble Kirby 509 1949 Vacuum Cleaner It is really good...

NORCA 1 and 80 use the same brushes Hello All and vacuumlad1650, My understanding is the the NORCA Model 1 and Model 80 use the same brush sets. I hope someone that needs them contacts you. Thank you for looking, Pete

Do you hear a distinct click Up, Center and Down Hello All and bvac6, Hoover and Singer used the this style of switch in their early 2-speed vacuums excluding the finger tab as Hoover is shaped like an arrow. Check if you hear the click in all position. The switch at times may not like being...

Basically NORCA Model 80 is a Hoover Model 305 Hello All and HOOVER61, They were near identical to the Hoover Model 305 except for the hood, brushroll and bag. I believe the 305 and 80 the cord was black as well as the hood. I could be mistaken about this color, so correct me if I am wrong...

The famous red knob, a kids toy? Hello All and huskyvacs, I have these pictures I took off eBay of what is missing. I am missing that knob also and have search out everyone I know trying to find it. I think it had to do with adding one of the Kirby scents. It is not detailed in the booklet that...

I may have overstated Hello All, Yes I think I overstated my feeling that the younger members were not that interested in the older heavy metal machines and liked the newer machines. Well members like vacuumlad1650, huskyvacs, Vintagefox and others own and work on their older vacuums. I just...

I have to tell a Chicago story Hello All, A few years back I saw a group of either 2 or 3 vacuums on eBay. One of them was a Hoover 28 which at the time I really wanted one. So in all of my brilliance I decided to bid on them. Well wouldn't you know it I won them for $45.00. Turns out they...

Compact pain or Lux pain it is still a pain Hello All and BriGuy, I have had to separate the stages many times and it takes being patients. Tap not pound every other inch, (or less), all the way around the front stage. When you see it begin to separate just keep doing it is off. Now you can...

Hello All, Two interesting items on eBay eBay Item No. 232601263981 Vintage Interstate Magic Disc Push Sweeper Vacuum Attachment - It is just a really odd and an interesting item eBay Item No. 192360510588 Modern Hygiene Vacuum - Looks to be in nice condition Could be of interest for someone out...

You have or do not have the bottom plate?[this post was last edited: 12/28/2017-22:18]