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Post# 367333   2/21/2017 at 23:51 (2,617 days old) by Jimjimmunster (Hammond, Ind.)        

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Hoover 63, Filter Queen 33, Royal 606, and more coming soon. Do they look good? All of them are full rebuilds.


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Post# 367335 , Reply# 1   2/22/2017 at 00:13 (2,617 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
Jimjimmunster

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Bill,

 

That Royal 606... appears to be a 1976 to 1985 model going by the Adjust-O-Rite plate design. May I ask you for the serial # on yours, please? Example: K78-F-87896. Congratulations on restoring it!

 

~Ben


Post# 367340 , Reply# 2   2/22/2017 at 06:46 (2,616 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)        

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Those look real nice!! Practically brand new!
Also, at your earliest convenience could you please respond to my email? Thanks!
Andy


Post# 367361 , Reply# 3   2/22/2017 at 15:17 (2,616 days old) by Jimjimmunster (Hammond, Ind.)        
Andy I will reply I completely forgot.. Cerial number...

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Cerial #: 77K E 81751 - also looking for front bearing since it is rusty and dry.

Andy will reply shortly to email. Forgot about it. School has been taking up most of my time lately and I completely spaced out.

Thanks.


Post# 367362 , Reply# 4   2/22/2017 at 15:35 (2,616 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
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Bill,

 

Your 606 was built October of 1977. Last known part number for front bearing assembly was 2-080127-000, but good luck finding that one today! Until 1979, some Royals had both rear and front bearings, but since then Royals only had one bearing, in the rear (which is also why there is only one oil port on the most recent pre-1995 Royal metal uprights).

 

Thus, I believe the rear bearing assembly (2-080126-000) should be looked into as well. Did you oil that recently?

 

~Ben




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Post# 367363 , Reply# 5   2/22/2017 at 15:43 (2,616 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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Your 63 looks amazing, I am busy finishing my 638 ( 220v version )

Its awesome.

Gareth


Post# 367364 , Reply# 6   2/22/2017 at 15:51 (2,616 days old) by Jimjimmunster (Hammond, Ind.)        
The Fabulous Electrolux Cleaner

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My only lux. A model LX early type. No cracks in epoxy panel molds. Recently I redid rebuilt the motor. And buffed it.

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Post# 367365 , Reply# 7   2/22/2017 at 15:56 (2,616 days old) by Jimjimmunster (Hammond, Ind.)        
Still Beating, As It Sweeps, As it Cleans...

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My favorite canister vacs. The model 50 by Hoover.

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Post# 367366 , Reply# 8   2/22/2017 at 16:10 (2,616 days old) by Jimjimmunster (Hammond, Ind.)        
H Cleaner Early Uprights

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Model 700 factory rebuild, model 800, model 543, all running a looking fabulous. I DESPISE YOU "To FiT"!

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Post# 367368 , Reply# 9   2/22/2017 at 16:19 (2,616 days old) by Jimjimmunster (Hammond, Ind.)        
That weird 543...

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It works and it's redone to the best of my capabilities without damaging it... It seems so different from coming 543... Thicker handle bail... Textured base... Switch on handle with no boot over switch... Weird connection to motor... Weird... Please tell me about this weird Hoover. No bag assembly Or cord.

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Post# 367369 , Reply# 10   2/22/2017 at 16:20 (2,616 days old) by Jimjimmunster (Hammond, Ind.)        
Pre war 28

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Post# 367371 , Reply# 11   2/22/2017 at 16:27 (2,616 days old) by Jimjimmunster (Hammond, Ind.)        
Kirby 2cb from 1976

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Bad handle back, has all attachment other than handing Butler, faded cord clips.

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Post# 367372 , Reply# 12   2/22/2017 at 16:33 (2,616 days old) by Jimjimmunster (Hammond, Ind.)        
Commander model 9

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I know nothing about it and it was never used for cleaning. Still has tag on original bag. Was very corroded. Disintegrating cord rapped in plastic to stop it from shedding black strings.

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Post# 367373 , Reply# 13   2/22/2017 at 16:40 (2,616 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
Your Kirby Classic III 2CB

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Bill,

 

Your Classic III will need a new handle grip (173377S).

 

~Ben


Post# 367374 , Reply# 14   2/22/2017 at 16:52 (2,616 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
How to Tell If Your 606 Also Has a Front Bearing...

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Bill, 

 

A simple picture I found while looking at a 1971 Royal 801 on eBay will show you where the front motor bearing is... thus I want to ask you: does your '77 606 also have a second oil cap by the headlight and nozzle?

 

~Ben


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Post# 367376 , Reply# 15   2/22/2017 at 17:14 (2,616 days old) by jimjimmunster (Hammond, Ind.)        
No oil port in front on royal 606

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It has a cheap steel sealed ball bearing in the front. Ceramic or plastic plate holding it in. Its somewhat like a Kirby but the bearing doesn't come out.


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