Thread Number: 18902
How old my my royal 801? |
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Post# 208124 , Reply# 1   11/28/2012 at 23:38 (4,138 days old) by nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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pic 2 |
Post# 208126 , Reply# 2   11/28/2012 at 23:39 (4,138 days old) by nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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pic 3 yes those are safety pins lol |
Post# 208127 , Reply# 3   11/28/2012 at 23:40 (4,138 days old) by nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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pic 4 |
Post# 208128 , Reply# 4   11/28/2012 at 23:42 (4,138 days old) by nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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pic 5 serial # 801-29468 |
Post# 208129 , Reply# 5   11/28/2012 at 23:44 (4,138 days old) by nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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pic 6 i take it those 2 screws are for adding oil? |
Post# 208133 , Reply# 6   11/29/2012 at 00:12 (4,137 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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About that nameplate, two patents are not there that would signify the unit as being a 1969-70 model: D209131 and 3444582.
The latest patent shown on your machine is 2851717, which was first filed on 10/27/55 and issued on 9/16/58. D209131 was first filed on 11/26/65 and issued on 11/7/67. I'm guessing yours must date between 1956 and 1965. Because of that, the original bag on your machine would've been tan and red in color (see picture below). ~Ben |
Post# 208218 , Reply# 8   11/30/2012 at 09:40 (4,136 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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I don't know about the bag, but as to the belt, the replacement part for it is #1043260001.
A replacement brush roll for your machine would be part #2059721000. To correctly install a belt on any Royal metal upright, you will need to mount it using Royal's special plastic belt lifter tool, or a slotted-head screwdriver. Per instructions: 1. Remove belt cover (or Adjust-O-Rite) from front of cleaner (feature may vary depending on model). 2. Insert belt lifter tool (or slotted-head screwdriver) through belt loop, being sure to hook the belt around the lip of the belt lifter tool from the left. Using the tool as a pry bar, slip the belt onto the motor shaft until the belt lifter base meets the shaft. Gently turn the tool to the right (clockwise) to ensure proper belt placement. Remove tool. 3. The front of the belt will be to your right when installed properly. Snap belt cover (Adjust-O-Rite) over the belt access opening. ~Ben CLICK HERE TO GO TO KirbyClassicIII's LINK |
Post# 208244 , Reply# 10   11/30/2012 at 20:25 (4,136 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Please do post a video or two of your 801.
In the meantime, here's a video by @Aleroluver on YouTube, and his 1973 801 (with the 1977-86 880 bag) is among those used. It is not a strong performer compared to the other Royal metal upright, the 89103 90th Anniversary Edition upright (the former uses a 400-watt motor while the latter uses a 6 amp motor; the latter also has a 9-blade impeller fan while the former uses a 6-blade impeller fan). The belts used on the post-1991 Royals are knurled whereas the pre-1992 models use smooth belts and their brush rolls have hex ends. They are not interchangeable. #1672260001 is the newer knurled belt, and cannot be used on models whose brush rolls have square ends. ~Ben CLICK HERE TO GO TO KirbyClassicIII's LINK |
Post# 208265 , Reply# 12   12/1/2012 at 03:15 (4,135 days old) by Nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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Not being extremely powerful** sorry for typos |
Post# 208277 , Reply# 13   12/1/2012 at 06:58 (4,135 days old) by kenkart ()   |   | |
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Those are mine and the 801 is in fact a 58, the pink 975 cannister is a 63, im glad those pics were posted..It would take me half a day to find my pictures! LOL! |
Post# 208431 , Reply# 16   12/2/2012 at 15:04 (4,134 days old) by nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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Just thought you guys should know I took a couple videos of my royal and kirby. they are uploading now, should be up later. its in 720p so its gonna take a while. |
Post# 208441 , Reply# 17   12/2/2012 at 15:49 (4,134 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 208448 , Reply# 18   12/2/2012 at 16:23 (4,134 days old) by nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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my username is nickloss. It may not be the best content lol |
Post# 208451 , Reply# 19   12/2/2012 at 16:25 (4,134 days old) by nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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also I appologize in advance for poor camera work. I have one hand and its hard to hold the camera with a nub haha |
Post# 208458 , Reply# 20   12/2/2012 at 16:53 (4,134 days old) by nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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My Royal 801 and Kirby Sentria CLICK HERE TO GO TO nubz3760's LINK |
Post# 208460 , Reply# 21   12/2/2012 at 16:58 (4,134 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Nick,
Your 801 sounds very strong for a 350-watt motor... but perhaps only because the belt is worn out like you're saying? If it had a new belt (#1043260001), it would sound slower than how I'm hearing it in that video you made. A new brush roll for your 801 is, again, part #2059721000. I wanted to tell you that the cord on your machine is a replacement, as it's off-white in color. That color of cord was used on models 992, 993 and 9000 produced in the 1988-89 production season. ~Ben |
Post# 208462 , Reply# 23   12/2/2012 at 17:16 (4,134 days old) by nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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3rd person view of my Royal. In this video you will hear when the worn belt begins to rub CLICK HERE TO GO TO nubz3760's LINK |
Post# 208469 , Reply# 24   12/2/2012 at 17:47 (4,134 days old) by Nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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What color of cord was originally on my machine? Because I would like a longer cord anyway |
Post# 208481 , Reply# 25   12/2/2012 at 19:36 (4,134 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 208499 , Reply# 26   12/2/2012 at 21:26 (4,134 days old) by Nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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So can I order any old gray 2 wire vacuum cord or are there royal ones? |
Post# 208531 , Reply# 27   12/2/2012 at 23:43 (4,134 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 208570 , Reply# 30   12/3/2012 at 11:11 (4,133 days old) by nubz3760 ()   |   | |
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he even said direct air motors burn out quicker than bypass because the dirt goes through the motor LOL, this guy must have been the sewing machine salesman |