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Thread Number: 34124
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Kirby 514 problem |
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| Post# 369739 4/1/2017 at 14:39 (2,575 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
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Post# 369740 , Reply# 1 4/1/2017 at 15:34 (2,575 days old) by KirbyClassicIII  (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Hoover300
Kieran,
I think your carbon brushes might need to be replaced... last known part number was 118067S (replaced original 1180S). They should be replaced if they are either defective or worn down to at least 3/8" long. ~Ben | ||
| Post# 369790 , Reply# 2 4/2/2017 at 12:19 (2,574 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
 Kieran,
The sound you describe that decreases as the motor warms up could also be caused by the motor bearings going bad. As time goes by the grease inside the bearings dries up causing friction inside the bearing that makes noise and slowly destroys it. The noise is loudest when the motor is cold.
Replacing the bearings is tricky and requires special tools. Unless you are experienced in working on electric motors, it would be best to bring your 514 to a Kirby service center or a regular vacuum shop that services Kirby's.
It may also be motor brushes as Ben states above. These are easily replaced by you.
~Stan
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| Post# 369792 , Reply# 3 4/2/2017 at 12:34 (2,574 days old) by jeschbac (Texas) | ||
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BUT If you don't know the service history of this 514, have the carbon brushes replaced AND the bearings repacked during the same service call. | ||
| Post# 370198 , Reply# 4 4/7/2017 at 07:15 (2,569 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
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Thank You! | ||
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