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Kirby Heritage II Bearings Replaced
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Post# 147299   8/15/2011 at 22:43 (4,630 days old) by vacfanatic (Omaha, NE)        

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Here is a series of photos with text tags showing the basic process of the bearing replacement in my Heritage II.

I replaced the Power On Indicator Light, Armature, Front and Rear Bearings, and the Carbon Brushes.

Kirby Heritage II - Motor Bearing Replacement Slideshow

Andrew


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Post# 147300 , Reply# 1   8/15/2011 at 22:45 (4,630 days old) by vacfanatic (Omaha, NE)        
Break In Video

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Here is a video of the bearings / carbons breaking in after reassembly.

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Post# 147335 , Reply# 2   8/16/2011 at 09:14 (4,630 days old) by henry200 (Saint Paul MN)        
Fantastic!

Thanks for offering that excellent step-by-step tutorial!


Post# 147394 , Reply# 3   8/16/2011 at 19:34 (4,629 days old) by vacfanatic (Omaha, NE)        
Video: Kirby Heritage II - New Bearings Installed

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Video:

Kirby Heritage II - New Bearings Installed


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Post# 147397 , Reply# 4   8/16/2011 at 20:18 (4,629 days old) by vacfanatic (Omaha, NE)        
Video: Kirby Heritage II - New Bearings In Hose Mode

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Video:

Kirby Heritage II - New Bearings In Hose Mode


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Post# 147487 , Reply# 5   8/17/2011 at 04:53 (4,629 days old) by kenmore81 (Warwick, RI)        

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Sound very nice. I love the dog watching like he wants to try too lol.

Kenny



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