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What I have done is to take a Bounty or any other paper towel and fold it into a 1-inch strip the width of the bag top and insert it in between. Then put the bag clamp back on. You have to adjust the amount of folds to allow for the clamp to slide easily on. You can also use a piece of felt to...

One more thing... Kyle, What is the model of the hand polisher? I see that it is a Milwaukee. Where did you purchase it? What are the attachments you use with it? Thanks!

Thanks so much, Kyle Kyle, Thanks so much for the pics and the explanation! This would be cool to see in person! I am always concerned about sanding because I am afraid that you might be sanding too much metal away thus compromising what metal is left. Not sure about this though. Has anyone...

Hey Kyle Can you tell us how you get that shine? What is your method? Are yo using a polishing wheel?

Yes, this makes no sense! This is what is perplexing! There is also a small hole a little smaller than a dime inside the headlight visor area opposite the headlight bulb. There is suction in this hole-again, this makes no sense to me, though I am not the engineer who designed this machine. I am...

Hey Guys! I am baffled! I have the above mentioned model Hoover WindTunnel Model 5491-900. They're all the same basically just with plus or minus features. This one is kind of sharp since it has the "chrome" plate on the front nozzle. It's ice blue and does not have the power-drive feature...

I bet some of you do what I do.... I have a tendency to use certain machines at certain times of the year. Don't know why. For example, I will use my Kirbys and Royals more in January and February, Electroluxes in March, Hoovers in April and May, Eureka's in June and July, and the rest of the...

What I have been told by experts and and from what I have experienced, Kirby transmissions WILL VARY somewhat from machine to machine due to manufacturing tolerances. Some will be louder and less refined than others. That being said, it doesn't mean there is necessarily something wrong. It's...

That Hose Hey Xaero! That hose more than likely does not belong to that Diamond model. Here is how you can tell: Although, I can't recall without looking at my machines, the G3 and G4 utilized the gasket seal in the machine end of the hose to seal against the fan casing. I am not sure which...

That Hose Hey Xaero! That hose more than likely does not belong to that Diamond model. Here is how you can tell: Although, I can't recall without looking at my machines, the G3 and G4 utilized the gasket seal in the machine end of the hose to seal against the fan casing. I am not sure which...

You don't show one in your profile. I don't have an upgraded membership so I can't delete posts. But if you do, you can add it to your profile and then go back and delete it. OR, we can ask Robert to email person B person A's email address.

Hey Ed! What is the best way to contact you?

Transmission Handle cleaning and adjustment Hi Edgar! I just worked on a G3 handle transmission assembly. I would be glad to share what I did if you're interested. Mine came out perfectly and works better than brand new. It's not as hard as some make it out to be.

It all depends I guess... For me it depends on how and what is done to the machine. For example, I like the small head Kirbys (aka...First Generation, or small head) that are redone in the blue Tradition model. And, any kirby that has a replacement BLACK CORDUROY bag (which used to be priced at...

Hey Tom! That would be awesome! And, you are too funny! Yes, cussing does work! I can have a sailor tongue, too!

Oops I forgot to attach the picture! Here it is!

Hey there guys. I just thought I would share this with you. This is an aluminum wheel cleaner for cars made by black magic. I applied it to a Bounty paper towel and smeared it on the aluminum areas of some of my Kirby's. I let it sit for a few minutes and then just wipe it off with a clean paper...

Perhaps...Tom... You would be so kind to do a repair clinic on YouTube showing disassembly and cleaning of an L motor! LOL. As I had said in another post, I am not too comfortable doing this without some sort of reference video. I did look on YouTube to date no one has done a such video...

Thanks Guys! Thanks Joel and Bill! One of these days I will tackle a motor job. I keep saying I'll wait for a nearly trashed machine to do this on so if I ruin it-eh no big deal, but then I can never get myself to do it as I become more obsessed with trying to rescue it and bring it back to...

Thanks Joel! Thanks for your input, Joel! Though I have never really broken down a lux motor, I am willing to try it. I am just a little timid about it since if I run into any trouble, you guys are not exactly nearby and frustration would kill me! I am very mechanical but as with all things...