Kirby Classic 3 question

[sputman]

I have a 1976 Kirby classic 3 that uses the F&G bags. When I purchased it there was a spring that was used as a clamp to keep the bag on. Unfortunately I have lost it and have no idea how to obtain another. Any suggestions?

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

sputman

Shannon,

As you may or may not know, the F&G disposable bag system used on this and other older Kirby rebuilds over the years was known to cut performance (read: reduction of airflow) and thus stress the motor noticeably.

What you really need is to find the original Sani Emtor and shake out bag for this machine.

~Ben[this post was last edited: 8/18/2017-20:17]

 

[dysonman1]

You can easily obtain this spring. It was used by Eureka for their F & G disposable bag set up. Do an on-line search for sellers selling "Eureka disposable bag spring" and you should have no problem. Eureka also used that spring for their Sanitaire line that used disposable bags.

 

[jeschbac]

Ben is right

Get rid of that F&G system. Nothing good about it!