Thread Number: 37701
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New to forum! New old finds - Kirby 512 Advice Please! |
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Post# 402070 , Reply# 1   12/6/2018 at 15:02 (1,938 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Will,
That Montgomery Ward handheld you have was made by Royal... it is similar to their 501. ~Ben |
Post# 402079 , Reply# 2   12/6/2018 at 16:46 (1,938 days old) by wmd (MN)   |   | |
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Thanks for the info on the handheld! Any idea for a good place for parts? Needs a new brush roll and cord! Can I wash the bag easily? It is very stiff Thank you! |
Post# 402084 , Reply# 3   12/6/2018 at 17:48 (1,938 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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You can get belts, brush roll bags etc on eBay for a royal 501. Cleaning bag you can put it in the washer but the metal ring will wreck some havoc. If you wash it in the sink would be best.
The Kirby check nozzle area for build up on the brush. Use finger check inside fan chamber. Also check the shakeout bag. If you unlatch emtor put vacuum on a newspaper or disposable area. The content of the bag are to be shook out. The vacuum motor is based on a 1930s Kirby motor. It's only 3 amp but with it running good there are few vacuums that can out perform it today. 512 was made in 1952. Model 505 was 1945-1947 and model 508 was made in 1948 etc. Les |
Post# 402087 , Reply# 4   12/6/2018 at 18:17 (1,938 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Will,
These are the replacement parts you need for your Wards handheld: 1-157260-001 or 1-232240-001 - belt 2-050221-000 - brush roll Belts are easy to find; but it is the brush roll that will be harder to find, though. You may be able to find a decent used one from a Dirt Devil hand vacuum of the '80s/'90s (e.g. models 103, 500, 503, 523 and 533). ~Ben This post was last edited 12/06/2018 at 19:52 |