Kirby Model C Armature Removal

[s-earth]

Hi all! I am getting ready to wet sand the motor housing for a Kirby Model C and cannot figure out how to remove the armature. Usually, I am able to just pull them out without much fuss, but this one seems to be stuck as if a special tool is required for removal. It does spin freely, though. I cannot remove the field without removing the armature so I'm not sure how to proceed. The picture below shows where I had to stop. Any suggestions?

 

[vacconnection]

Hi, You might have to pull harder, or spray some penetrator oil in the lower bearing area. You might want to wait for oil to work.


 


Duane

 

[s-earth]

Thanks Duane! I'll need to try that. It could be that after all these years, gunk has built up around it, preventing removal.