vacuumdude
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i got a Kirby tradition that needs shined up that i can do but theirs a few things wrong the pictures should tell you guys
hei really dont want to spend a ton on this vacuum if y'all got ideas great!
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vacuumdude
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not looking good :
bad shape....
bad shape....
Dax,
What is the serial number on your Tradition, please???
OK. One way to buy parts for this - at a reasonable price - would be on eBay.
The parts you're gonna need to finish this job:
* Rug nozzle (159579S, less brush roll)
* Brush roll (152575)
* Belt (301291)
* Sani Em-Tor casting (179978S)
* Sani Em-Tor tray (185979S)
* Pocket bag assembly (190078S) or disposable bag assembly (190079S)
* Mini Em-Tor (for disposable bag system only) (181185)
* Bag guard (191679)
~Ben
What is the serial number on your Tradition, please???
OK. One way to buy parts for this - at a reasonable price - would be on eBay.
The parts you're gonna need to finish this job:
* Rug nozzle (159579S, less brush roll)
* Brush roll (152575)
* Belt (301291)
* Sani Em-Tor casting (179978S)
* Sani Em-Tor tray (185979S)
* Pocket bag assembly (190078S) or disposable bag assembly (190079S)
* Mini Em-Tor (for disposable bag system only) (181185)
* Bag guard (191679)
~Ben
DESTROY IT BEFORE IT MULTIPLIES!!!
Good Lord. Would it really be worth the time, work and expense to restore this machine? The Tradition model is hardly rare; they're all over the place. I think it would make a lot more sense to just find one in better condition, then put this old decrepit thing out of its misery!!
Good Lord. Would it really be worth the time, work and expense to restore this machine? The Tradition model is hardly rare; they're all over the place. I think it would make a lot more sense to just find one in better condition, then put this old decrepit thing out of its misery!!
vacuumdude
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its got the hole bag thing rug nozzle and brush roll and the Mini Em-Tor (for disposable bag system only) bag and every thing here is the pics. would aluminum cleaner work for this???
its got the hole bag thing rug nozzle and brush roll and the Mini Em-Tor (for disposable bag system only) bag and every thing here is the pics. would aluminum cleaner work for this???
Dax,
Some Mother's Magnesium polish might help you. The only parts worth scrapping are those that look really bad.
While I sort of agree with Charles over the expenses required to make this like new, I still would hate to see this vacuum go if it is still in workable condition.
~Ben
Some Mother's Magnesium polish might help you. The only parts worth scrapping are those that look really bad.
While I sort of agree with Charles over the expenses required to make this like new, I still would hate to see this vacuum go if it is still in workable condition.
~Ben
Maybe it can be used as a parts machine-salvage what parts you can from it and use them for spares or to fix a Tradition in better condition.That poor thing looked like it came from the barn!
dustin
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It just looks dirty to me... As long as it runs well, it is worth fixing. The corrosion on the inside of the emptor can be shifted with a small wire brush on something like a dremel tool. I had the same trouble with my 517, only it was deeper corrosion than yours appears to be, it cleaned off but there is still craters in the aluminum where (?) had eaten away at it. The tarnish on the motor housing and rug nozzle can be cleaned with Mothers aluminum polish, and while it isn't overly hard work, it does take time. If you have a buffer that would help a lot (I used a cotton wheel on a dremel tool, but that took a good couple hours as well) With some time and effort that can be restored to almost new, cosmetically and mechanically. Good Luck!
ncovert
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Steel wool will help remove the white corrosion. Other than that, I don't see much wrong with it, Dax.
Also, I recommend you replace the disposable bag system with a shakeout bag. The fill hose on the Trad was really small, and restricted the cleaning power. To convert it, you'll need a new cloth bag with short zipper (part 190078 I believe) and you'll need to remove the fill hose and blue sani emp-tor adapter. (pry it out with a screwdriver).
Also, I recommend you replace the disposable bag system with a shakeout bag. The fill hose on the Trad was really small, and restricted the cleaning power. To convert it, you'll need a new cloth bag with short zipper (part 190078 I believe) and you'll need to remove the fill hose and blue sani emp-tor adapter. (pry it out with a screwdriver).
And those Tradition bag fill hoses fall apart after time-to a wire coil and powder in the bag.The dump bag does sound like a better idea.I have a Tradition with the paper bag-some of the stuff stays in the emptor rather than going into the bag.Or if you really want the disposable bag-put in the new bag fill tube so you can use the Kirby Filtrete type bags!The new tube has a larger bore-so more stuff should go into the bag.
