Just bought a Royal 880

[hygiene903]

Hey Nick,

Think you'll enjoy the 880 when you get it. I have two of them, one is a Royal 880 made in 1973, and the other is an Electro-Hygiene 880 made between 1966 and 1968. Both look and run great. The Royal 880 is almost identical to your Stark except for the bag, and the Electro-Hygiene has red bumpers, cord, and handle grip with a white bag with red lettering.
Here's a pic of the Royal 880.
Jeff

 

[hygiene903]

And here's a pic of the Electro-Hygiene 880.

 

[nubz3760]

I love the blue color! I cant wait to see mine in person, I like the stark bag better than the royal.

 

[nubz3760]

Its in my state! I do hope it arrives tomorrow and undamaged. I cant wait, darn you usps hurry up!

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

1985 Stark Royal 880

Nick,

I now have the same Stark Royal 880 like the one you're getting. Except, mine is serial #B85-D-74801 (February 1985). I will upload pictures of my 880 as soon as possible.

~Ben

 

[nubz3760]

Ben,

Where did u pick that up? Please do post pics and maybe a video

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

I got it via a local Craigslist auction that Brandon Dorney (animebsd) referred to me from a Facebook post. Seller wanted $50 or B.O. (best offer), and I opted to pay 50% of her asking price, or $25. She accepted it, and now I have this 880.

Here is a picture of the 880 from before I bought it. Will post newer pictures of it later on.

~Ben

 

[nubz3760]

I just love that blue Stark bag. Is yours also a 4.5 amp?

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Nick,

Yes, it is 4.5 amps.

Upon closer inspection, there was no inner dust bag in it (which would be the Royal "A" bottom-fill type that is NLA from TTI; the Eureka "F/G" type dust bags will work). The metal deodorizer cover is intact.

When I originally turned it on, it also sounded like the belt was stretched on it, and the brush roll may need to be replaced since I heard no significant beating down on the carpet. A replacement belt is part #1043260001 and the brush roll is part #2059721000 (single row w/ serviceable sleeve bearings) or #2675221000 (double row w/ ball bearings, no stiffener).

The seller also had attachments in the form of two extension wands, but they are useless until I find any Royal hose with a converter on it, and also a floor nozzle, preferably in the same baby blue trim color as the main unit.

~Ben

 

[nubz3760]

Ben,

You might want to try adjusting the brushroll. My 801 brushroll has numbers on it like a kirby's brushroll. Set it to 3 and see if that helps. Also, if you are looking for the air freshener crystals I have attached a link where you can buy them.

On a side note, do you think bearings are still available for my 3 amp 801? Its around 50 years old and has a tiny amount of in-out play on the motor shaft. I really would rather rebuild it whenever thre time comes than replace the motor. I want to keep it as original as possible.

http://vacpartsplusstore.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=2213

 

[nubz3760]

Its Here!

Well it finally came, My Stark Deluxe 880. Heres a few pics

 

[nubz3760]

and another

 

[nubz3760]

Father and Son

My Royal 801 and Stark Deluxe 880

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Nick,

I'm so glad your 880 finally arrived at your doorstep! I wonder if you have any videos of your 880 yet?

~Ben

 

[nubz3760]

I dont have any videos..yet. its too late to run it without waking everyone up. It runs good though but needs a brushroll. the bristles are nice and long but the bearing cap at one end is slightly crooked so it gets hot. I was also right about it missing the deodorizer cover, but thats not a huge deal. The bag and cord are dare I say perfect which I am very happy about, not much oxidation on the metal either. The adjust-o-rite has a very minor dent where the "handle" thing is, Im guessing thats pretty common and also non issue. Overall its a great machine, I couldnt be much happier with it

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Nick,

Several brush rolls were available for the 4.5 amp Royal machines:
#2059721000 - single row w/ sleeve bearings
#2060221000 - beater bar w/ sleeve bearings (NLA)
#2080221000 - double row w/ sleeve bearings (no stiffener) (NLA)
#2675221000 - double row w/ ball bearings (no stiffener)

Belts
#1043260001 - for 5.4 amp and lower machines w/ sleeve bearing brush rolls
#1044260001 - for 4.5 amp and higher machines - is also the only recommended belt for the ball bearing brush rolls

~Ben

 

[nubz3760]

Ben,

Is the belt for ball bearing brushrolls the knurled belt, or is that a different belt altogether?

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Nick,

The knurled belt you're thinking of is part #1672260001 and is for use on all brush rolls with the hex ends (1992 and later production Royal metal uprights). The brush roll you need has square ends.

~Ben

 

[nubz3760]

Thats why my 801 belt doesnt seem tight enough!! The vacuum shop sold me the smooth belt for ball bearing brushrolls. I noticed my 880 belt is alot more difficult to get on

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Nick,

To make myself clearer on my lists...

BRUSH ROLLS (PRE-1992 MODELS - SQUARE ENDS)
#2059721000 - single row w/ sleeve bearings (not for machines rated more than 5.4 amps)
#2060221000 - beater bar w/ sleeve bearings (NLA) (not for machines rated more than 5.4 amps)
#2080221000 - double row w/ sleeve bearings (no stiffener) (NLA) (not for machines rated less than 4.5 amps)
#2088221000 - like #2080221000 but also w/ stiffener (NLA) (for 6.0 and 7.0 amp machines)
#2675221000 - double row w/ ball bearings (no stiffener) (not for machines rated less than 5.4 amps)
#2675227000 - like #2675221000 but also w/ stiffener (for 6.0 and 7.0 amp machines)
(all ball bearing brush rolls must be used with belt #1044260001)

BRUSH ROLLS (1992 AND LATER MODELS - HEX ENDS)
#2655225000 - double row w/ ball bearings
#2673273000 - double row w/ ball bearings and stiffener
#2673274000 - like #2673273000 but also with magnet
(all three of these rolls must be used with belt #1672260001)

~Ben


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