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Restricted air flow will do that. Not enough cool air going across the fan to keep the fan cool. Same thing happened with the Kirby with the additional speed switch. the motors don't turn fast enough for the motor cooling fan to draw enough air across the motor to keep the motor from over...

Here is a link to Kirby's website where you can see the owners manual which has all the accessories for that model. https://www.kirby.com/kirby-owner-support/kirby-owner-manuals/kirby-owner-manual-archive/

The other thing that is amazing is the fan blades warped in the in the direction the fan spins. I would think they would warp in the other direction. Meaning the blades folding over bending against the direction of the spinning fan. Rather than folding back which would relate to the actual...

So far I have been lucky with mine. I do use it for air cleaning operations. Thankfully none last more than 10 minutes. I have used my Sentria to inflate a kids pool a few times. I may very well rethink that operation.

That is just WOW!!!!. When I use them in blower mode. I just raise the head to it's highest setting. Do you know how long the machine was used in blower mode to heat up the motor enough to damage/warp the fan?

1. I can't even imagine why anyone would have even listed that vacuum for sale. 2.It is no secret we are a ambitious group when it come to reviving vintage machines. How ever I can't imagine any of us are that crazy.

Some are reparable others are not. The ends are molded to the hose at the manufacturing plant. Others have ends that are threaded and twist on to the ends of hose. Kirby used this type until the Heritage II came out with molded ends. Some have a clip that goes around the hose to lock into...

@ Lesinutah Do you mean one that looks like this?

That has been a feature of Kirby for decades. Pre Generation series have a machine screw at each end of the brush roll to compensate for wear of the brush tufts. Now it is a 3 position adjustment Royal metal uprights had a similar feature on the brush roller as the Generation series Kirby's.

very nice refurbishing job. That is what a good vacuum cleaner can do. Pick up the carpet or rug up off the floor and give it a good vibrating and cleaning.

@ Real1shep Never said it was perfect. It is new technology that has it's own set of issues. It is however interesting to see what the possibilities are that such technology can do. Flawed or not.

I have seen some in action. Also very much aware that currently it isn't everyday manufacturing process. The process does take hours to complete and very expensive. Who would have thought in 1980 something like this was even possible.

That is awesome. What material is the 3D printed fan made of?

The Heritage II Legend II Mini emptor boot will fit that machine.

That is quite the price. Kirbyloverdan will make collectors happy some day. He buys 2 of each current model Kirby. One for show and play. The other kept in the box unused. I think he has NIB Kirby's that start with the Kirby Classic model to the current machine. I wonder how many others were...

You must be thinking of a reusable dust cup to swap out. Years a go James Keeler came up with a bagless dirt collection system for the Kirby. Didn't go well. If you do a search for James Keeler you will find more about him. https://www.abbysguide.com/vacuum/reviews/r515.html

How well balanced is the fan? Amazing what you can do these days.

Those are some great pictures of the ride home. Very nice interior of the car as well. Someone kept in in very nice shape. And an engine you don't need a computer to diagnose or repair. I can remember the days when cars were styled like that.

Nice Car. Oh yes that would be a very enjoyable ride. I like the back drop behind the car great photo.

@gottahaveahoover For myself I'm thinking of the future. Do I really want to work as hard at cleaning as I do now? The Hide a hose Vacuumdevil is showing here looks to be a better setup than the one I tried out years ago. The hose was much smaller than this one. That and the Dirtdevil power...