firebirdman55 Well-known member Joined Jul 12, 2013 Messages 203 Location Owensboro Kentucky Sep 8, 2013 #2 I just received a nice Kirby 517 for free. My question is how easy are parts to find for these? Such as the brushroll...it seems a little stiff.
I just received a nice Kirby 517 for free. My question is how easy are parts to find for these? Such as the brushroll...it seems a little stiff.
S sonnyndad Well-known member Joined Jul 31, 2012 Messages 441 Sep 8, 2013 #3 Go to Kirby Needs on eBay. They have plenty of Kirby parts. Goodvac.com has parts, too.
kirbyclassiciii Well-known member Platinum Member Joined Mar 18, 2009 Messages 5,436 Location Milwaukie, Oregon Sep 8, 2013 #4 You can buy a new brush roll as either part no. 1525 (single bristle) or no. 500505 (double bristle). Are there any other specific parts you want to obtain? ~Ben
You can buy a new brush roll as either part no. 1525 (single bristle) or no. 500505 (double bristle). Are there any other specific parts you want to obtain? ~Ben
firebirdman55 Well-known member Joined Jul 12, 2013 Messages 203 Location Owensboro Kentucky Sep 8, 2013 #5 I believe thats the only part i may need. It was rebuilt at some point. It runs very well.
firebirdman55 Well-known member Joined Jul 12, 2013 Messages 203 Location Owensboro Kentucky Sep 8, 2013 #6 Thank you very much for the info! It is much appreciated!