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What does it mean if the carbon brushes emit a clicking noise/whine when running? Does every vacuum use a different carbon brush or are they all interchangeable?

Just thought I'd share my vintage stereo. Picked this up at a flea market years ago for $25. It's an xjl am/fm receiver, 8 track player/ recorder...and a cassette player/recorder with 3 speed record changer. Works perfectly. Bought from the original owner...a little old lady who had stored it...

I agree Dan!!! Between Luke and the GREAT Mr. John Gregory, many classic Hoovers will be around for many years to come!!!

Oh how I love shake out bags! I have one on almost all my old Kirbys lol...some I even ditched a disposable bag system in favor of. Just can't beat the suction and look of an inflated shake out bag. And I've been thinking of picking up a Royal. I have never owned one. Would love to see what...

Wow! Quite the collection you have there! Beautiful machines!!!

Thanks! I wasn't sure. I saw two almost constant flashes inside the motor and was afraid something was going wrong with it.

What causes this? Is it normal? I'm seeing some flashing sparks coming from both carbon brushes on my convertible.

The Lexan fans only last a couple of years from what I've heard. The centrifugal force and heat weaken them. Not to mention they usually suffer when you suck something up that's too hard. The newer yellow plastic fans that started with the G5 are much better! I replace all my Lexan fans with...

I started talking with Dustin from here on the forum. Last year I bought my Convertible 1010 from him. I asked if he had any old Kirbys he wanted to sell and he said he had a Classic. Well a few days ago, I bought it. It is beautiful! It was factory rebuilt in June of 1994. The bearings are...

If I had to use a vacuum in a commercial setting daily it would definitely be Kirby!

I've heard that it's hard on vacuum cleaners when they just sit and aren't used. What exactly takes place that is so bad for them?

Locking headlight cap... Ben, Unfortunately, I don't own one of the early Traditions. I've befriended a guy locally who works for Kirby and I buy his trade-ins from him. Two of the Traditions are in great shape, the other two have issues. One has a broken handle spring assembly and one has bad...

Most searched for machine... The Hoover Convertible U4335. Searched forever and sadly can't find one.

I have heard the term used in the UK as well. Around here it was always vacuuming...or as my mother always said, "I need to run the sweeper."

Beautiful Tradition! They are such attractive machines. I actually own 4 Traditions. And like you, I too opted for the shake out bag versus the disposable setup. The bag kills the performance and I just love the look of the shakeout bag. Take care of her and she'll last forever...just like any...

Here's ours...I got it out of the box and my wife did the decorating lol.

I'm an upright only kind of guy...tanks, canisters...etc really don't interest me. But I found this old Fairfax at a flea market locally. It's been here for probably a year or two. The owner originally was asking in the ballpark of $300-$350. It is now marked down to $150. Still way too much for...

Can't wait to see pictures!! Nice to see a fellow Kentuckian here on Vacuumland. I thought I was the only one from this area.

I know where one is locally, but they are asking $350.00 for it.

Beautiful machine! Would love to find one like that!