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Flocks, I have a very ropey 638; the id plate reads 400 watts and is fitted with the 612 type spring cord protector/ guide down at the handle adjustment assembly. I have never seen the above type of arrangement on a 638 before. When in the production run did hoover decided to reduce the motor...

Two speed switch. Hello Stan, There is no two speed switch on top of the machine, green or otherwise? Maybe the machines supplied for the british `220/240 volt' market were not supplied with the two speed facility? Regards, Walter.

Hello again Gentleman, Many thanks for all your assistance. I did not need to replace the brush roller; I turned both sides around to the `2' notch side so as the bristles just protruded evenly out from both sides of the base plate. but as a matter of course I did replace the belt with a spare...

Many thanks from watsonw To Lesinutah and Vacuumdevil. Gents thank you for your efforts. My my, Kirby really have an eye for quality and detail, this is my first Kirby and I have been all day cleaning it up. Regards from across the pond. Walter, UK. (the g7 makes 110 vacs in my collection)

Hello Kirby experts, I have been given a g7e, no tools, no instructions. How do I remove the brush roller assembly for cleaning and then replace it. The bristle tufts look rather worn and distorted? Regards, Walter, West Midlands, UK.

re bristling YES, I also would love to know???? Walter, UK.

looks very much..... Like that one could have been made buy a company that manufactured for vactric/national and siroma. For me the body shape and that black bakelite height adjustment dial suggests the above.

Hello Gareth, A great haul of interesting machines, never before seen a hoover outer bag with press studs? That model of junior was one of the last of the really good 1300 range. I remember them being in the shops. That model was the last cleaner owned my late aunt. Regards, Walter.

425 find. Hello Scoover, Great find, An ex hoover salesman from the 50's and 60's and latterly hoover 119,1224,1334,612,652 range (i.e. metal bodied machines only) restorer found me my flat belt 425, it must be, oh, 30 plus years ago. Its 210 watts and a good little performer. Only last year I...

Hello Jack, I am sure you are correct about the hair dryer attachment; probably made by a domestic appliance co long since gone. I have three Z25E's. They are all in good condition and all have there boxes which I have restored. The best is all complete but for the lack of boxed tube of carpet...

Jack, Go into ebay uk and put in; antique vintage 1930s vacuum cleaner original wooden box many attachments. The sellers is: 5cterr. Auction ends: 16/04/19, 21:12:34 hours.

Hello Jack, I am fine, its the big 60 for me at the end of the month, I am definitely developing eye bags like Jane Hudsons...YE GADS!!!! I must contact Al as I have parts for him? Hope all is well with you? Were is Mike Rogers shop, I have never heard of him? Regards, Walter.

Hello Doug, Aaaah, at least you received a reply. I have never seem a 25 filter holder/ motor end cap like that before? Regards, Walter.

Hello Folks, Was the z25 ever fitted with an aluminium filter housing/motor end (sprayed dark green)? At the moment there is pre war lux on EBAY UK listed as ' antique vintage 1930s vacuum cleaner with wooden case'. It has been fitted with a z55 hose and has a bakelite topped sprayer and...

If possible source a pure or synthetic supply of bristles and someone who can re-bristle the brush assembly. I remember seeing an historical thread here on this vintage forum? Hope this helps.

disassembling, assembling . 1300 range.....fiddly blighters at the best of times! Like Richard I have done many 1300 range juniors circa 1985-2015!!! In comparison the goblin counterpart upright model 102 (late 60s) was a dream to work on; a rare beast now!!! Regards, Walter.

ROYAL 8300 Hello Stan, Thanks for the info. Kind regards, Walter.

Hello Folks, I would love one; I believe the best current domestic model is the 8300. Are they available in the UK? If not would I have to contact ROYAL directly? Thanks, Walter. SHROPSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK.

sanitaire zc880 belts. Gentlemen, many thanks, Walter.

Hello Les, many thanks, Walter.