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    bad on line purchase experiences

    issue one. purchased a tristar cxl. it was shipped with no hose. and very dirty. USELESS! issue two. I purchased a hose and the pigtail from an online store. No communication and no shipped order details. It was to be shipped priority USPS but they have the money and i have no hose!! cursed...
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    looking to buy a tristar cxl or dxl in good shape

    Anybody looking to downsize and sell? I would need it shopped. I moved to a place with lots of wood floors. I'd love to make a good home for a tristar cxl or dxl with a motorized brush head ( I have a little carpet). ebay has some but I figured I'd ask here first as I know you guys take great...
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    compact c5 questions, help

    hi there I have a couple questions. I have a given to me c5 that has nothing except the cloth bag. no hose attachments or powerhead. It powers up fine but motor sounds old. may have to replace it. where can I get a good hose, metal tubes, power head and floor tools for this gift? My second...
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    kirby 510 for sale. (pictures)

    I'm on a family visit and picked up a nice Kirby 510. I was going to ship it home and buff it up but figured I would see if someone here was interested and I could ship it out from here.(save shipping twice) I took it completely apart, greased the bearings hand washed the bag. new parts are...
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    kirby 512 front bearing help

    I just bought a kirby 512. it has what looks like an origional 6 blade fan. motor brushes warn but i have new ones:) I can not get the front bearing off yet. i ahve a new front bearing but it looks as though the front bearing is riveted in to the front plate? is this right? is it possible then...
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    Extremely RARE ComVac on craigslist for $25

    Isn't this nearly impossible to find? http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/hsh/3336838274.html I hope one of you can get this:)
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    hoover u7047

    Hi there Found a curb side hoover u7047. I took it completely apart. Greased the lower motor bearing, greased the agitator bearings and i need to order a belt.. its pretty beat up with scratched but the plastic is only scratched and not cracked. the bag cleaned up well though the logo came off...
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    kirby d80 bearing plate screws frozen

    Anybody have a good idea how to remove frozen bearing plate screws? I don't want to strip the heads. Anybody have experience with them?
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    kirby running a little hot and apears to not be running as fast as it should

    Hi there I have a kirby d80 I just purchased. It has extremely little use( still has belt lifter stickers). I greased the bearings and put it all back together. It appears to run warmer than my other d80 and slightly slower. my normal d80 has new style bearings and runs cool or at least cooler...
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    kirby d50 blue?

    Is this right? a blue d50? never knew they where blue. thought they where only brown http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220955417024&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNAFP:US:1123
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    need kirby d80 parts for a rebuild to origional

    I bought a kirby d80 to use for work and would like to make it origional. Its basically new except for the converted bag to paper. I need the emptor aluminum case which I can't find. I need the green top bag part part as well. the green plastic bottom part I can get on e bay. the metal fan is...
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    old kirby identification help!

    Bought an old kirby which is a beauty but needs some TLC. I don't know what year its made but i think its late 40's early 50's is my best guess from pictures. here are some pics. Please help I need motor brushes. repair the head and replace the fan. I just need to know what this one is so i can...
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