Kirby Dirt meter

[gmkubancsek]

I purchased a first or second generation dirt meter. I am sourcing replacement glass ( 4 5/8 in) diameter and gaskets seals- a user on a FB group posted links to parts. I’m wondering how I can tell the p/n of the meter itself. Where would that be stamped or marked? Thank you

 

[a007kirbyman]

Kirby's Dirt Meter & components...

Gary,

If I may ask, 'Why don't you source them from a local Kirby office in your area?'

Here at the Customer Service Center, we/I have those parts in stock.

Gary, if you (or anyone) have further questions about this or other Kirby questions, don't hesitate to ask.

And again, if anyone is after Kirby parts, keep me in mind next time as a source for your Genuine Kirby wants & needs. Most of the time, I'm sure I will be able to save you substantially.


Cheers & hagd/n all,

Bill


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[gmkubancsek]

question?

Bill - I did ask a question. You responded by asking a question. If your response was to advertise or let me know you are a genuine Kirby parts dealer, you did not share any contact information. I am not aware of what the Customer Service Center is or where it is located. FYI, I have purchased many Kirby parts from KirbyNeeds (Kent O, may he rest in peace). I am always open to searching for new suppliers and usually prefer to support local businesses.

Kind regards, Gary K.

 

[lesinutah]

Kent

RIP?
I talked to him on the phone not long ago.
Les

 

[lesinutah]

Ok

Well I talked to Kent week before he passed. Keep on with the thread my question is answered.

 

[gmkubancsek]

Kent Oyler

See link below for Kent’s obituary

https://www.myers-mortuary.com/obit...VyGGlBO-zdx3PsXNhkWPIC-0_jWUZqqjtmNAM95ztCShI

 

[kirbylux77]

Wow....saddened to hear of Kent Oyler's passing. While I personally never did business with him, he was well known and liked within the Kirby community for the quality and level of service his business provided.

Rest in peace Kent.

Rob

 

[vacmadman]

Sad news

So very sorry to hear of Kent's passing. He was a great guy who always took the time to help others. I feel fortunate that I had the chance to get to know Kent over the last few years. He will be missed.

Jim

 

[lesinutah]

I

Went to his house while buying a vacuum. He showed me around. I got Christmas cards from him every year. He either had the part I needed or ordered the part for me.
I remember 2 things most fondly. He was leaving for wendover and he answered his phone and his wife said we have to go. He said it's Les he a friend and will be just a minute. The second was when I bought my second parts catalog from 505-sentria 2 from him. I asked about the avalir diagrams and he ordered them for me. He said it's $95 and I'm not making any money off it. I sent him $120 and said there's a little extra so you can make something and not order something and not charge me for it.
I has my father and mother pass in 2018 and 2020. He was like a father someone I could call and talk about life and it helped me immensely.
He's in a better place and I'm glad I was able to call him a friend.
Sorry my post was punctuated correctly in advance.
Les

 

[hygiene903]

So sorry to hear of Kent's passing. He was my go-to person for Kirby parts. Whenever I needed something for a Kirby, I always checked with him first, and as long as he had what I needed, I looked no further. My deepest condolences to his family, and may he rest in peace. He will be missed.
Jeff

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Gmkubancsek

Gary,

Oh, no! Not Kent Oyler! Very sad! I've done business at his eBay store for years! I wonder if his two children will take over his eBay store now?

May he rest in peace...

~Ben

 

[lesinutah]

Ben

It seems there selling off his inventory on ebay. The huge polisher and other items are for local pickup.

 

[repairman]

Les,

Do you have pictures of his polisher? I'm curious as to what he used.

 

[lesinutah]

Its

On his ebay if you go to sold items this should appear. 14 inch 2 hp on a 220 line.