Thread Number: 36759
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Kirby GSix armature help |
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Post# 393275 , Reply# 2   6/15/2018 at 21:49 (2,112 days old) by rowdy141 (United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Is there a G6 'Exploded Parts Diagram' you can refer to?
This would illustrate the parts in their correct orientation, and sequence? I had trouble trying to Copy/Paste the Web-Address, but if you Google Kirby G6 Parts Diagram, you'll find quite a few. Something like: www.ereplacementparts.com... |
Post# 393281 , Reply# 3   6/15/2018 at 23:28 (2,112 days old) by HappyJigg (Los Angeles, California)   |   | |
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Thank you. I found a diagram that shows the orientation of the spring, but no mention of the metal ring. Still solves half the problem though. |
Post# 393282 , Reply# 4   6/15/2018 at 23:38 (2,112 days old) by broomvac (N/A)   |   | |
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Post# 393297 , Reply# 5   6/16/2018 at 03:43 (2,112 days old) by rowdy141 (United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Here's your Kirby G6 Motor Diagram, and Parts List:
thevacuumcenter.com/apps/help-ce... Scroll-down to "Gen 3, G4, G5, G6, Ultimate, Diamond, Sentria" Kirby Vacuum Schematic Diagram Section 3. It appears as though your Ring (Ring-Retainer?) is between parts 13 & 14. 13 being the Ring-Retainer Bearing Plate. 11 is your Finger Spring. Fitted as @TexasKirbyGuy said. This post was last edited 06/16/2018 at 04:18 |
Post# 393300 , Reply# 6   6/16/2018 at 04:17 (2,112 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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Kirby Generator Six Motor Schematic: platinumvacuum.com/kirby-generati...
The little metal disc with the tabs on it, would be #11 in the diagram, Kirby G6 Finger Spring part #115674 Shown here: cdn3.volusion.com/maxg3.xen6j/v/... No clue on the half circle strip of metal, on the diagram it could be that part that is not listed that goes between #13 and #14 but it's hard to tell. It might be something that is fitted within another part and was not meant to be removed or replaced individually. The metal band is called a "tolerance ring" and it is part of the main plastic motor housing. It fits like so, as shown in this eBay auction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kirby-Motor-Hou... Hope this helps! Always take photos, and having a workbench or work shed helps! |
Post# 393301 , Reply# 7   6/16/2018 at 04:24 (2,112 days old) by rowdy141 (United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Post# 393321 , Reply# 9   6/16/2018 at 12:13 (2,112 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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Post# 393370 , Reply# 11   6/17/2018 at 08:58 (2,111 days old) by broomvac (N/A)   |   | |
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Post# 393381 , Reply# 12   6/17/2018 at 12:06 (2,111 days old) by HappyJigg (Los Angeles, California)   |   | |
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I got the armature in properly and it seems to run nice and smooth. Should I post updates here as I continue reassembling this?
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Post# 393486 , Reply# 13   6/18/2018 at 18:09 (2,109 days old) by Rowdy141 (United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Oh yes. Please. Definitely post photos as you go.
We're all doing similar restorations, learning as we go, and learning from others here. It's always encouraging to see a machine go from wreck to treasure. My rescued Kirby Tradition was similarly abused. The roller had stuck, the belt was heating the fan-shaft to red hot, which then melted the vis-a-belt window! Perhaps those who pay $$$$ for a new Kirby, can afford hired-help, who may not care? I had hired-help when I was ill. In her first five minutes, she vacuumed over the mains lead and stood there, smelling the burning, until it went bang! |
Post# 393510 , Reply# 15   6/19/2018 at 05:34 (2,109 days old) by Rowdy141 (United Kingdom)   |   | |
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I guess the brushes it came to you with, may have been lesser-quality cheap ones, perhaps crumbling? That'd cause excess arcing and flying fragments, giving off sparks.
In a different post, someone mentioned that their vacuum shop "dressed the brushes". Creating a curve that matches the Armature. If your shop does that, you'll have improved efficiency without having to wait for the brushes to 'bed-in', and less Carbon dust to dirty it up. |