New in box Kirby Heritage II

[twocvbloke]

That is just amazing, the bag is so crisp and the pattern sharp, and the Emtor looks a lot clearer and lighter than the ones I have here (granted they're used, but still!!), it's just wonderful!!!

And it has a tight motor for sure, it has that high-pitch squeal from the brand new carbon brushes on a brand new commutator, and it sounds like it's running slower (slower = tighter bearings & more airflow), it's just sweet!!!

And the shine, that's just perfect, amazing that it hasn't tarnished at all over the past 20 odd years!!!

I want one...

 

[vacfanatic]

I was suprised myself how it fired right up. I was already semi-prepared to have to replace the front and rear bearings on her if needed, but unless they start screaming they are staying in there.

The motor was pretty stiff at first in the video when i was turning it by hand, but it loosened up. It could of been because the vacuum was still cold inside from being on the UPS truck. Anyway, it's nice and smooth now!

The only thing I can't get apart on it is the rug plate on the bottom of the nozzle. It's pretty stuck on there and yes I have unlatched the clips ;-) - I think the rug plate gasket has fused to the bottom of the nozzle and I don't want to bend the rug plate trying to get it apart. I may have to get out the hair dryer to get it apart. I'll probably deal with that when it needs a belt change - the factory belt is working perfectly!

Andrew

 

[eurekastar]

The only thing better than a shiny new Kirby is a shiny new VINTAGE Kirby! On that rug plate: I wonder if it might loosen with use. But hair dryer is a good idea!

 

[vacfanatic]

I gave it a good workout last night, did both bathroom floors, kitchen floor, entryway floors (tile / hardwood), and then did all of the carpets, stairs, and the couch. I had it running for about 2 hours

Gave those carbons a nice workout! Bearings are sounding just fine.

 

[a007kirbyman]

Andrew & Kirby HII...

Hello Andrew.

That's a very nice acquisition for your collection.

CONGRATS!!!

Thank you for posting the process. It brings back memories of unpacking, setting up, demoing & installing (selling) the 'ole orphans' in good homes. (Ocassionally a bad home slipped in there. ~~lol~~)

Enjoy your 'new' 'old' Kirby Heritage II.


Cheers & hagd all,

Bill