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Thread Number: 26204
Kirby Classic III Metal Fan Question |
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| Post# 293738 , Reply# 1 8/15/2014 at 18:57 (3,535 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
There are lots of replacement fans floating around out there. But I'm thinking that an original fan will have the part number stamped on the back. It also seems like you'll find two or three half inch circles machined into the back of an original fan. I don't know why they are there, but I'm guessing it's done to balance the fan? Not sure.
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| Post# 293745 , Reply# 2 8/15/2014 at 20:09 (3,534 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada) | ||
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Post# 293746 , Reply# 3 8/15/2014 at 20:19 (3,534 days old) by KirbyClassicIII  (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Post# 293747 , Reply# 4 8/15/2014 at 20:23 (3,534 days old) by a007kirbyman (--->> Originally My Mom <<--- (now Wisconsin)) |
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jhoop31 (Jason) & C III fan...
Hello Jason.
That would be an aftermarket fan that you describe. And Bill is correct on both accounts; by the 50's & 60's, MOST, Genuine Kirby parts started to have part numbers on them; secondly, those 'circles' on the back of the metal fans are/were for balancing. Another thing, is that prior to the two (2) plastic fan versions, (Lexan ['80~'96] & Amodel ['96~present]), the Genuine Kirby fans were/are a one-piece fan assembly. Component fans did not start 'til the Lexan fan. If you have further questions about this or other Kirby questions, shoot me an email & I will provide you all of my contact info. And, if you are after Kirby parts, keep me in mind next time as a source for your Genuine Kirby wants & needs. I'm sure I will be able to save you substantially. I carry only Genuine Kirby parts. Cheers & hagn/d all, Bill 046 | ||
| Post# 293754 , Reply# 5 8/15/2014 at 21:32 (3,534 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
 Jason, a077kirbyman hit the nail on the head regarding those Kirby fans. He definitely knows his stuff when it comes to Kirby's.
It is almost impossible to get a replacement Kirby metal fan these days. Kirby stopped making metal fans many years ago. Most likely any metal fan you find nowadays is a cheap aftermarket fan that may not be perfectly balanced and also may be prone to break easier if you suck up something like coins, pebbles etc.
You're much better off with the newest Kirby replacement fan which is made of Amodel. The new Amodel fan is stronger but lighter than the metal fan which allows the motor to spin at a little higher RPM and thus may improve airflow as well. Amodel is a substance that is much stronger than metal and almost impossible to break.
Keep in mind, If you have any questions or need any Genuine Kirby replacement parts, a007kirbyman is the guy to go to.
~Stan
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| Post# 294294 , Reply# 7 8/18/2014 at 17:46 (3,532 days old) by jhoop31 () | ||
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Not sure if you can tell from the photos put this is a one piece fan. So if it's not genuine it's a fairly good reproduction.. Not sure if I should use this fan or not. I don't see any cracks but there are small nicks on it. | ||
| Post# 294301 , Reply# 8 8/18/2014 at 18:52 (3,532 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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