Kirby model 2C help needed
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vacuumheaven05
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I like the last comment. I actually did take my Kirby 2C motor to the local vacuum shop and I did tell the person who looked at it about what is wrong with it. He checked the field, all of the wiring and made sure everything was connected properly and in alignment. But when he tested it, the same thing happened, the motor ran very slow even though it actually ran in the proper direction. I think the field has bad windings in it, it got shot and it just needs to be replaced. Do you think the issue could likely be bad windings in the field? If so, I will replace it with a spare field that I have.
From Liam
I like the last comment. I actually did take my Kirby 2C motor to the local vacuum shop and I did tell the person who looked at it about what is wrong with it. He checked the field, all of the wiring and made sure everything was connected properly and in alignment. But when he tested it, the same thing happened, the motor ran very slow even though it actually ran in the proper direction. I think the field has bad windings in it, it got shot and it just needs to be replaced. Do you think the issue could likely be bad windings in the field? If so, I will replace it with a spare field that I have.
From Liam
vacuumheaven05
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Should I replace the field with another one that I have , or should I test the field instead without the safety switch and headlight wiring connected? Do you think the reason why my motor is running not at normal speed is because of bad field windings or is it a bad armature. Could it even be bad bearings? Whatever you suspect the issue with my Kirby 2C motor is, please let me know. The sooner the better.
From Liam
Should I replace the field with another one that I have , or should I test the field instead without the safety switch and headlight wiring connected? Do you think the reason why my motor is running not at normal speed is because of bad field windings or is it a bad armature. Could it even be bad bearings? Whatever you suspect the issue with my Kirby 2C motor is, please let me know. The sooner the better.
From Liam
vacuumheaven05
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Will a health mor sanitation system vacuum field, which is similar to early Kirby, Scott Fetzer and Royal fields fit in a Kirby 2C? It has four screw holes and looks very similar to the field in a Kirby 2C. Will it fit in a Kirby 2C, or is it a different size? I'm just curious.
From Liam
Will a health mor sanitation system vacuum field, which is similar to early Kirby, Scott Fetzer and Royal fields fit in a Kirby 2C? It has four screw holes and looks very similar to the field in a Kirby 2C. Will it fit in a Kirby 2C, or is it a different size? I'm just curious.
From Liam
Liam
If you see this thread I'm willing to let go of my Kirby 2C handle, and I also have the nozzle with bumper trim and belt cap. If needed. Let me know.
Jim
If you see this thread I'm willing to let go of my Kirby 2C handle, and I also have the nozzle with bumper trim and belt cap. If needed. Let me know.
Jim
vacuumheaven05
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Hi Jim, I am very interested in acquiring the Kirby 2C handle that you're willing to part with as well as the complete nozzle with trim and the belt cap. Do you also have the outer piece of black headlight hood trim that's for a Kirby model 505? I also have a 1946 Kirby 505 that I'm trying to get headlight hood trim for.
Liam
Hi Jim, I am very interested in acquiring the Kirby 2C handle that you're willing to part with as well as the complete nozzle with trim and the belt cap. Do you also have the outer piece of black headlight hood trim that's for a Kirby model 505? I also have a 1946 Kirby 505 that I'm trying to get headlight hood trim for.
Liam
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Question regarding Kirby 2C armature
To vacmadman, Do you have a Kirby 2C armature that's in good usable condition? My Kirby 2C armature has bad windings in it and it can't be used.
To vacmadman, Do you have a Kirby 2C armature that's in good usable condition? My Kirby 2C armature has bad windings in it and it can't be used.
Liam 505 light cap trim
Liam,
If you can find an original grey light cap trim, you can use it to replace the light cap trim on the 505. I replaced the light cap trim on my 508 doing this. You will need to paint it black, and cut to size, but it can be done. Using new tan light cap trim will give it a over stretched look. The older grey trim fits nicely. Pictured is my 508 showing the replaced trim, before and after.
Side note: I use SEM classic coat to paint the trim. It's a flexible coating that works very well. Also pictured.
Jim[this post was last edited: 4/21/2025-09:59]
Liam,
If you can find an original grey light cap trim, you can use it to replace the light cap trim on the 505. I replaced the light cap trim on my 508 doing this. You will need to paint it black, and cut to size, but it can be done. Using new tan light cap trim will give it a over stretched look. The older grey trim fits nicely. Pictured is my 508 showing the replaced trim, before and after.
Side note: I use SEM classic coat to paint the trim. It's a flexible coating that works very well. Also pictured.
Jim[this post was last edited: 4/21/2025-09:59]
