Thread Number: 34470
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Fixing Kirby handle springs |
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Post# 372796   5/27/2017 at 21:12 (2,497 days old) by Seijun (Portland, OR)   |   | |
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I have two Kirby's, a 1CR and a DS50, both with non-functioning spring mechanisms in the handles (part that keeps the handle upright). I opened one up and the spring itself looked fine. I can not figure out what the problem is. Has anyone here dealt with this part of a Kirby before? Any idea which part might be broken? If I can figure out where the problem is, maybe I can order a replacement part.
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Post# 372800 , Reply# 1   5/27/2017 at 21:42 (2,497 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Pam,
Fixing these handle springs is a very difficult thing to do. Here's a tutorial for models 516/D80 from this Kirby service manual... make sure you look specifically at the procedure given for models since the 519.
You will need a special spring-winding tool for this (SP123).
Currently available replacement parts: 1005 - handle fork pin spring clip 136373 - handle fork spring bushing clip 137067 - handle fork spring 137173 - handle fork spring shaft 137273 - handle fork spring bushing 137373 - handle fork spring screw 137456 - handle fork spring fiber washer 137579 - handle spring yoke
Thank you,
Ben |
Post# 372802 , Reply# 2   5/27/2017 at 22:23 (2,497 days old) by Seijun (Portland, OR)   |   | |
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Post# 372803 , Reply# 3   5/27/2017 at 22:25 (2,497 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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