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Thanks Bill! Yes. We do share the same birthday! Hope yours was a great one!

Regarding the G3 Bag assembly Ed, I would leave it alone as I am going to do the same with mine. Use one of those party beverage buckets and fill it with warm water from the garden hose and use a good detergent with OXY clean in it. Agitate the water manually. Rinse REALLY well. DO NOT USE...

Another trick to remove the nozzle Another trick to remove the nozzle is to use the old belt if it is still attached to the brush roll. Use it as leverage to pull the belt out once you position the belt at the ends. I should have done this to mine but I was being hasty and wanted it done...

Doesn't look quite as bad as you had said it was! Edgar, It would make good sense to replace the fan while you are restoring this machine since you would not have to do anything other than remove the old and install the new. The spindle, fan, and required washers and spacers all come with...

OMG Ed! Oh my God, Ed! I did the same thing you had done with another Kirby-an Ultimate G. The brushroll was stuck inside the nozzle due to moisture and I had no choice but to pry a bit and dammit-I chipped a small piece of the nozzle, too! I stood there in disbelief about to literally cry! I...

You need to Kyle! You need to come to the next convention and do a mini portion restoration demo if you can as an attraction! I would definitely come if you were to do this!

The G3 Bag Hey Ed! Let me know how you plan to wash the bag. This model is not easy to disassemble because the bag topper has two black push tension rings that must come off in order to release the vinyl topper. I am not sure if they can be re-used once removed. I am about to work on a G3...

I have also used... Hey Guys! I have also used the cheap cheap polisher bonnets as they are a lesser quality terry cloth material and thus allow plenty of air flow!

Hey Guys! I have a Hoover floor polisher/shampooer model F4300. The problem is when I fill the solution tank it either leaks or the solution will not dispense. There is a small rubber gasket/washer inside the small screw cap at the bottom of the tank where the trigger releases the solution. I...

Also, I would replace all of the clear tubing with tubing purchased from an Aquarium store. It's so easy to do!

Proprietary components.... Kirby, as well as many other manufacturers use components that are exclusive to their products. Kirby uses many proprietary screws that are specific to their many models. Though the sizes may be common the lengths may not be. Some clips and harnesses on machines may...

Don't know why.... but, on my hardwood floor steps, I prefer to use my canisters, OR Kirby (because of the longer hose) WITH the DUSING BRUSH. I guess it's a feeling that I have more control. And, I can clean the side molding along the side baseboard at the same time!

I always wash my bags, too-when needed.... I wash my bags also, in the washer on Delicate Cycle with a small amount of detergent. I always RINCE TWICE and NEVER USE fabric softener. You don't want to clog the pores of the fabric. I guess the only exception I might make is if the bag was very...

I had the same problem with one of my Panasonics. What I discovered was the metal used for the rod that pushes the switch on, oxidizes and creates friction inside the handle. I remember once I got it finally to move, working it on/off, on/off seemed to make it work better-for the moment. But...

I would Proceed as you already are. Don't do anything rash. If you are handy with a needle and some thread, you can sew so the tear by weaving loosely using a simple satin stitch. You can even try button hole twist thread or even top stitching thread (which may be one and the same). Brushing...

Thanks for the tip I'll give a try and play with it some more!

The tie that holds the bag adaptor onto the tube is more like a metal clamp. It doesn't appear to have ever been differently positioned.

Hey Guys! I have a Kirby Heritage 84 (orange bag) model with the "Duckcloth" fill tube. The problem is the adaptor where the bag attaches sits to the left. The seams on the fill tube are left to right and appear to sit correctly in the outer bag. It doesn't appear that the fill tube was ever...

Perhaps We can order belts from this seller on line? Can you share who it is? Thanks!

Hoover Belts Hey guys! I do a lot of vac repairs and restoration, also. Back a few years ago I purchased a slew of Hoover Convertible belts. Over the years when I would install one, they were extremely difficult to put on and I thought it was me. Once they were on, within seconds after running...