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Kirby Classic 3 Handle Problem
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Post# 171341   2/29/2012 at 08:09 (4,433 days old) by mieles7 (TX)        

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My Kirby Classic III had a problem with the handle pin slot where the handle pin couldn't come out. I managed to get it out, and found that the slot seemed misaligned, and that there were some cracks in it. I believe it needs to be replaced. Where could I find the replacement parts, aand how could I repair it?

Post# 171351 , Reply# 1   2/29/2012 at 09:45 (4,433 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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Can you post a photo of your issue? I can help with most anything vintage kirby, but can't quite visualize your problem.

Will hemb


Post# 171407 , Reply# 2   2/29/2012 at 19:40 (4,432 days old) by kc_kirby (Kansas City, MO)        

Sounds to me like the Handle spring tube is what is broken on his vacuum. I have my Classic Omega apart and was trying to put the handle pin in and found the same thing, the pin wouldn't go all the way in. I took it apart and the tube that the pin goes through is broken on the other side of the spring. That shaft does come out so you would need a new shaft installed. Its kind of tricky to get it all back together. I have the handle spring tightening tool which makes the job easier. The tool is is available from Hesco and sometimes I see it on Ebay, but its not cheap.

Post# 171415 , Reply# 3   2/29/2012 at 20:23 (4,432 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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ive done several handle fork spring replacements. and yes the tool cost me 32$. the two common things that break on handle forks is springs and spring shafts. usually one or the other, not both though.

will


Post# 171512 , Reply# 4   3/1/2012 at 14:54 (4,432 days old) by mieles7 (TX)        
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I managed to get the handle pin back in, but I removed the screws on the sides and bottom of the main unit, and I can't get them back in. How can iI put the machine back together again?


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