Dual Sanitronic disassembly Question ?

[lesinutah]

Bulb

Hi

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I can't get link to copy. I have an ebay seller sending me 2 bulbs to test. I told seller if it works on kirby I'll let him know. He sells for $2 a bulb.
I've tried about 4 bulbs and this is most durable so far. I'm trying to find cheaper just ba15d double bayonet dual polarity is hard to find. Some led bulbs are like gel you twist in and bulb comes apart.

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[texaskirbyguy]

Jack, your D50 uses older style bearings, Kirby # 1160 for front, 1155 for the rear. These fit models from 505 to S7. Kirbyneeds had them for about $12 each.

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

If doing bearings get new bearing plate with bearings built in. I think it runs 19 plus shipping so 22.

 

[bikerray]

I get my bearings from Accurate Bearings

The front bearing is an 87500 IK which cost $7
The rear bearing is an 87007 ND which cost $13.50

Those bearings fit 505 thru D80

 

[lesinutah]

Bikeray

Thanks for info. How long is shipping.
Les

 

[jpsbgt]

Appreciate that information on bearings. I’m going to start polishing today and interested if you guys can explain how to remove the Kirby lens from the hood ? I drilled out the revits and removed the rubber trim, but don’t feel comfortable polishing with the end in place...thanks

 

[texaskirbyguy]

Personally I would just change the front bearing and not the whole plate if the plate is undamaged. I tend to like to keep more vintage parts on my machines, as well as save cash. The bearing comes out of that plate easily, as well as installed. Some properly sized sockets, a rubber mallet and only light taps gets it out and in.

Your headlight may need some sanding.
As for the logo, do NOT try to snap it out or it will break. Don't ask how I know that...
What I did on my mom's was to CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY trim the edges off of the bottom pegs with a sharp razor blade, a TINY BIT AT A TIME until light finger pressure popped it out. Only a tiny bit at a time in case you missed that part. )
It is a hard brittle plastic and the silkscreen is at the bottom. Do not use cleaners on it, just a damp cloth to clean it. Do not try to remove it with dirty or oily fingers. Now you can, very carefully, polish the TOP with some plastic polish if it is scratched. I did that to my mom's and it came out very good.

 

[jpsbgt]

Thanks again I might just put some tape over the lens when I polish the hood...jack

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

Like quadruple tape it be safe maybe tape off inch around so you don't come close to it. You can sand polish and buff area by light by hand. I would only get wet rag and wipe off the lens don't want to discolor it.
It does get addicting restoring vacuums. I started off with a classic N omega and a tradition. I took all 3 apart and I cleaned everything up they looked real nice. The 3 vacuums all are different and I thought were all the same. Needless to say in the end I ruined all 3. I didn't assemble correct I messed up and that is why tradition and classic I dislike.
I can take apart and put back together every model from 505 to legend 2. I can do g series just not as versed as other vacuums.
I can take a d80 full tear down pack bearings clean motor housing basically tune up and clean a d80 in hour or less. I'm pretty well versed with 505 to 512. I'm just not an expert on the toggle switch or handle spring assembly. I have had or still have 505 508 2 510s 560 562 sanitronic 7 d50 d80 classic omega heritage heritage 2 classic 2 classic 3 heritage 2/legend 2 g3 g4 g6 2 sentrias diamond ultimate the other g series deluxe.
I've downsized sold and cut collection to 7 vacuums.
I can only say one vacuum at a time. Keep magnetic tray to hold screws and buy bosch bits for screwdriver.
Long story short I've learned a lot and had lots of help graining great friends. I'm not the most knowledgeable but I'm getting better. Kirby has a CD with repair manuals from 505 to d80.
I also have a parts diagram and parts number for 505 to sentria which come in handy.
Well I'm typed out.
Les