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@kirbysthebest: The new, stronger, bags probably negate that issue now, as you say. Luckily, I have TWO Traditions now, so I'll be experimenting, while still keeping one machine all-original. I'm not really doubting what others have said, I'm sort-of 'Playing Devil's Advocate', questioning it...

Nice eBay picture @huskyvacs, showing the fitting of that Tolerance Ring! Better than a Service Guide. So long as they don't catch-on and start blurring photos, we'll be okay.

Here's your Kirby G6 Motor Diagram, and Parts List: https://thevacuumcenter.com/apps/help-center#!kirby-vacuum-parts-schematic Scroll-down to "Gen 3, G4, G5, G6, Ultimate, Diamond, Sentria" Kirby Vacuum Schematic Diagram Section 3. It appears as though your Ring (Ring-Retainer?) is between...

Is there a G6 'Exploded Parts Diagram' you can refer to? This would illustrate the parts in their correct orientation, and sequence? I had trouble trying to Copy/Paste the Web-Address, but if you Google Kirby G6 Parts Diagram, you'll find quite a few. Something like...

For Enamel paintwork, you CAN use Brasso (sometimes) but Brasso can be quite abrasive and does sometimes stain paintwork a darker shade. Silvo is the less-aggressive product in the range. Be careful NOT to let Brasso loose on some plastics - expanded Polystyrene e.g. - it will dissolve them to...

I've just had a Kirby G4 to peices for refurbishment - it should be the same as your G5, or at least similar. Once the Handle & Casing are removed, the forward/rearward Slide-Mechanism is accessible on top. You have four (silver) Screws holding two V-Plates in which the Bearings and Handle...

A Canadian Electrolux ZB 86, yes, but a motor, is a motor, is a motor. Sure, they differ in some ways now & again, but here you have a classic set-up. Current into each of the two brushes - magnetises the armature; Simultaneously magnetising each of the two field coils, in opposite polarity...

Thanks Dysonman1, That's the first time I've heard this problem described in that way. I think you're confirming my suspicion that UK machines may not need this mod. because I don't have that suction issue with the original Tradition set-up. Mine goes like a tornado and sticks so firmly to...

Two weeks does seem a somewhat brief period to be worried. Could Shane just be on vacation? It is the usual time-of-year for one.

Kirby’s initial attempt at a disposable-bag system (Kirby Tradition) was reputedly flawed by an undersized fill-tube. This supposedly restricts airflow, causing a bottleneck and loss of efficiency. The common remedy is to change the em-tor/tube assembly for one with a larger diameter. I’m...

My family booked a Vacuum Repair Guy to fix their new Electrolux. It'd suddenly lost all power but was still under warranty. The Engineer arrived, turned it on at the mains outlet, turned it on at the base unit, turned it on at the handle, turned it on at the brush-head. Wooosh. All working...

I've been thinking this over. What about this configuruartion? 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4. ??

I concur with @relhall - Try to fix it first. Those loose copper leads are from the Field-Coil winding. It appears from your photo as though one end of the copper coil daparts from the windings where I've indicated with an arrow - on the left of the picture. The other end, your loose wires...

There's such a small quantity of coloured detail. Overall it's pretty-much neutral Graphite Grey. I wonder whether Kirby are leaning towards interchangeable trim? Perhaps to offer a choice of colour-scheme?

@sptyks I'm taking your advice. I've ordered a new 'Genuine Kirby White Fan'. So I assume it's Amodel. Although no distributors use that term - they don't usually describe much that's useful. Some don't even use Kirby's Part Numbers. Heavy Duty ball-bearing Brushrolls too. I'll be...

Thank-you so much @sptyks. That's just what I needed, a concise summary of what & why.

Or a Rod Coupling? https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/UVCO3.html?source=adwords&ad_position=1o2&ad_id=45425533757&placement=&kw=&network=g&matchtype=&ad_type=pla&product_id=UVCO3&product_partition_id=174057158707&test=finalurl_v2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqaz_48qz2wIVjZXtCh2DfABLEAQYAiABEgLUHPD_BwE...

Something like this Lamp-Fixing (Threaded Rod) comes with shallow nuts. Would that work on your axle? https://www.lampspares.co.uk/brass-1-2-allthread-2-long-hollow-rod-3239/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqaz_48qz2wIVjZXtCh2DfABLEAQYAyABEgKP6vD_BwE

If you have the Plastic Axles for the wheels, I would Superglue them then completely infill the inside and outside spaces with Epoxy Resin Glue. What about Threaded Tubing? Threaded on the outside, smooth on the inside. Model shops sell this. Remove Hub Cap (four tabs). Insert length of...

Louvac, Shouting "The first rendition is the speed switch that I am looking for!" "The one that was up in the headlight!" doesn't make it have one. As I said, "No Speed-Control Switch in the Light Visor area." This had the Black Safety Switch fitted to the front of the Motor Housing. There's NO...