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Thread Number: 37997
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Royal model 606 |
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| Post# 404916 2/1/2019 at 18:06 (1,902 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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I have a chance to buy a Royal vacuum model 606, can someone tell me if its worth getting? Also, what year were they made? Thank you. | ||
Post# 404922 , Reply# 1 2/1/2019 at 18:29 (1,902 days old) by KirbyClassicIII  (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Karl
Karl,
The 606 was produced from around 1965 up to 1987. Depending on when it was made, it could have a 350 watt motor (before 1971), a 400 watt motor (1971 to early 1975), a 3.0 amp motor (1975-1985), a 4.5 amp motor (spring/summer 1985) or a 5.4 amp motor (1985-1987). If it has a 3-wire cord that is the typical 35 foot length, it will have been produced from 1973 to 1987, but if it has the extra-long 50 foot cord, then it will be a 1985 to 1987 model. The very last 606s (1986-1987) will have a gray shake-out or long zipper bag (instead of dark blue). ~Ben This post was last edited 02/01/2019 at 20:24 | ||
| Post# 404935 , Reply# 2 2/1/2019 at 21:30 (1,902 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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This is a picture of the Royal I'm talking about, can you tell me about what year. Is it worth buying? | ||
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Post# 404936 , Reply# 3 2/1/2019 at 21:46 (1,902 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs) |
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I dig it Karl | ||
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Post# 404939 , Reply# 4 2/1/2019 at 22:32 (1,902 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Karl
Karl,
The pictures you show us suggest this 606 lies in the 1971-75 timeframe. If it has the 3-wire cord (with the ground prong on the male plug), it will be from the 1973-75 timeframe. And yes, it is worth buying since these commercial-grade cleaners are getting very scarce now and this one appears to be in great condition for its age. ~Ben This post was last edited 02/02/2019 at 00:29 | ||
| Post# 404942 , Reply# 5 2/2/2019 at 00:16 (1,902 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 404945 , Reply# 6 2/2/2019 at 01:31 (1,902 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA) | ||
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| Post# 404951 , Reply# 7 2/2/2019 at 06:25 (1,902 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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Great, I'm going to get it, the price is right also. ($20) Thanks for the help. | ||
| Post# 404995 , Reply# 8 2/3/2019 at 00:35 (1,901 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
At that price I would snap it up in a hurry and not even think twice. Some Mother's Mag and some elbow grease will make it look beautiful, and if it's in good running condition you will have a great cleaner that you will enjoy using. Here's mine.
Jeff
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| Post# 404996 , Reply# 9 2/3/2019 at 00:35 (1,901 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 405004 , Reply# 10 2/3/2019 at 08:17 (1,901 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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Well, the guy that is selling it will not respond to my messages, If he responds back to me I will buy it. | ||
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Post# 405020 , Reply# 11 2/3/2019 at 16:52 (1,900 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Karl | ||
| Post# 405024 , Reply# 12 2/3/2019 at 18:34 (1,900 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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He finally answered me, he said he is having a family issue. He will get back to me. | ||
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Post# 405025 , Reply# 13 2/3/2019 at 18:35 (1,900 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Karl | ||
| Post# 405042 , Reply# 14 2/4/2019 at 00:37 (1,900 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Family issues are reason for no janitronic. I know the ladies number and say oh hey I'm the guy who wants that green vacuum. I too had a couple deaths in the family let's get vacuum boxed up I'll even send you money for boxed chocolates.
I won't say that but I'm going to call. The heritage 13 lady already got me quote she is a huge contractor Uber busy. So hopefully! Can be sweet and get both vacuums. Les | ||
| Post# 405176 , Reply# 15 2/7/2019 at 05:27 (1,897 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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I am picking up the vacuum this Friday evening after work, I'll let you know how I like it. | ||
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Post# 405190 , Reply# 16 2/7/2019 at 10:11 (1,896 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Karl | ||
| Post# 405195 , Reply# 17 2/7/2019 at 13:00 (1,896 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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Well, I got the 606 this afternoon. I got off early a d asked him if we could meet today. I wont have a chance to play with it until Saturday. But it runs good. | ||
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Post# 405196 , Reply# 18 2/7/2019 at 14:59 (1,896 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Karl | ||
| Post# 405197 , Reply# 19 2/7/2019 at 16:16 (1,896 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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| Post# 405203 , Reply# 20 2/7/2019 at 16:41 (1,896 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 405205 , Reply# 21 2/7/2019 at 16:51 (1,896 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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Yes it has a head light. | ||
| Post# 405208 , Reply# 22 2/7/2019 at 17:02 (1,896 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Post# 405211 , Reply# 23 2/7/2019 at 17:22 (1,896 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Karl
Karl,
What is the serial number on this machine, please? If it is a 1970 or older machine, the nameplate will be found riveted on the bottom of the motor housing. But if it is 1971 or newer (which I assume is most likely), then the nameplate will be in the form of a decal affixed to the back of the nozzle casting. Example of serial number: 37J-A-79185. The first digit in the date code is the year of the decade (3 being 1973), the second is the decade (1970s), and the third (the letter) is the month (September), ~Ben | ||
| Post# 405215 , Reply# 24 2/7/2019 at 18:37 (1,896 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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Post# 405216 , Reply# 25 2/7/2019 at 18:45 (1,896 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Karl | ||
| Post# 405238 , Reply# 26 2/7/2019 at 21:35 (1,896 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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Yep, you are right, only 2 prongs. Thanks. | ||
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Post# 405245 , Reply# 27 2/7/2019 at 22:12 (1,896 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Karl | ||
| Post# 405294 , Reply# 28 2/9/2019 at 13:10 (1,894 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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Started taking the 606 apart today, washed out the bag, very dirty. The brushes need to be replaced soon, I could only get one of the caps off for the brushes, the plastic cap is falling apart. I need new plastic caps for the brushes and new brushes. Also, I put oil in the bearing ports. | ||
| Post# 405295 , Reply# 29 2/9/2019 at 14:52 (1,894 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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I also need a new belt, the paper work that came with the vacuum says part # 43260 A. I have a Royal belt part # 672260 001 that I got for my other Royal vacuum, will that one be ok? | ||
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Post# 405296 , Reply# 30 2/9/2019 at 15:17 (1,894 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Karl
Karl,
You will have to search around for some of these obsolete parts for your machine, but they are: 1-672021-000 = carbon brush assembly 1-672103-000 = brush holder screw assembly 1-801014-000 = set screw, brush holder 1-801019-000 = brush holder 1-801034-000 = brush holder protector cap 3-672105-000 = complete carbon brush assembly with above parts ~Ben | ||
| Post# 405297 , Reply# 31 2/9/2019 at 15:33 (1,894 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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Great, thank you for the part numbers. Where do you suggest I get the parts from? | ||
| Post# 405298 , Reply# 32 2/9/2019 at 16:00 (1,894 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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See how the screw driver slot is broken? | ||
| Post# 405299 , Reply# 33 2/9/2019 at 16:02 (1,894 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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By the way. I love this vacuum, works great, very light and does a great job. | ||
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Post# 405304 , Reply# 34 2/9/2019 at 16:40 (1,894 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Karl
Karl,
Glad to hear you really like your 606! Vac Parts Plus is one place to try for such obsolete parts: vacpartsplusstore.com/catalog/in... The rest, you will need to obtain from donor Royals 1994 and older. And here's a link to the original belt (1-043260-001) as intended for use with your machine: vacpartsplusstore.com/catalog/in... ~Ben | ||
| Post# 405307 , Reply# 35 2/9/2019 at 19:05 (1,894 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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Ben Is it ok if I use the belt that I asked about? I have it on now and seems fine. | ||
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Post# 405308 , Reply# 36 2/9/2019 at 19:43 (1,894 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Karl
Karl,
No... I've read that it would eat into the sleeve bearings of the older-style brush rolls. Here's a post of a Royal 903 that had a bad brush roll due to the incorrect belt: www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bi... ~Ben | ||
| Post# 405330 , Reply# 37 2/10/2019 at 15:09 (1,893 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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Did some polishing today.
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Post# 405331 , Reply# 38 2/10/2019 at 15:10 (1,893 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Karl | ||
| Post# 405333 , Reply# 39 2/10/2019 at 17:29 (1,893 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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The picture doesn't look very good | ||
| Post# 405344 , Reply# 40 2/11/2019 at 07:18 (1,893 days old) by Karl (Illinois) | ||
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Is there something I can do about the scratches? Sandpaper? 1,000 grit? | ||
| Post# 405376 , Reply# 41 2/12/2019 at 01:18 (1,892 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 405407 , Reply# 42 2/12/2019 at 21:36 (1,891 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA) | ||
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