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I went to pick up what I thought was a Kirby sanitronic 50 but it turned out to be a 519! I brought it home and turned it on. It doesn’t sound terrible but the bearings could use some grease. If anyone could explain how to repack the bearings that would be great. I’m also heading to my vac shop...

All I’ve done to those older Kirby’s is clean them a bit. I’ve never actually disassembled one fully. To take the cover off to access the motor you need to unscrew the 3 flathead screws on each side of the cover. Then very gently try to pry of the plastic part of the switch, one that comes off...

I know the bearings wearing out is a common issue with these. I wish I knew of a way to fix it.

Thanks, I probably won’t grease the front bearing because I don’t feel comfortable drilling out the rivet.

Thanks, I realized these were ball bearings last night. I repacked them with Mobil lithium grease.

Yay! Just got is open! Turns out these use ball bearings. How should I grease the front bearing?

Hi! I’ve been working on this Hoover elite and I can’t figure out how to rebuild the motor. I managed to get the fan off but I can’t find a point of entry. Any advice? Also, I believe these motors use sleeve bearings. What should I oil them with? Would 3 in 1 oil work? Thanks -Jack

Thanks for all the replies. I was wondering, should I try a new brushroll In it to see if that solves the belt issue I’m having? Any ideas? -Jack

It uses root cyclone technology, right?😂

I went to the thrift shop today and found this beauty! It was in great condition, just a bit scratched up. I don’t too much about it. Other than it was made in 1997 (I think). The only problem I’m having with it is the brushroll. When I run it, it sounds like the belts rubbing against something...

Its not loud. Its high pitched, very annoying.

Jeff, It should be under the menu icon.

How about just a lightweight cordless Kirby instead? Kirby isn’t a brand I would associate with stick vacs. There heavy duty, well built, powerful vacuums.

I’m doing wasting my breath trying to tell you why central vacs are far better than handsticks. You clearly don’t listen to anything any of our members say. Have you ever used a central vac? Have you felt the power of a real vacuum? That’s all I have to say! -Jack

You’re missing the point. There’s not a single stick vacuum with the power a central vac has. They also have really good filtration. Most central vacs have a hepa bag, and most central vacs exhausts are piped outside. Like a dryer. Additionally you only have to empty a central vac a few times a...

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Listen, I don't care if you LOVE Dyson... but don't go around bashing other brands we like!

Exactly! It must be emphasized that all Dyson-type apparatuses lack the stabilizing influence of the retro-cycloidal suction harmonizer, thereby rendering their performance erratic at best. Proper machines, of course, employ a bifurcated torsional impeller shroud, carefully aligned to the...

Who agrees with me? Just some basic vacuum science.