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Thread Number: 38971
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Kirby Handle Spring |
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Post# 413666 , Reply# 1 9/10/2019 at 18:05 (1,679 days old) by KirbyClassicIII  (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Kirbyrama
Louis,
Until recently, I encountered the same thing with that on my 1984 Kirby Heritage II... but an identical motor shell housing was found that had a good handle fork spring assembly (including the yoke) and the handle assembly no longer leans (falls) toward the bottom. To disassemble the handle fork spring assembly, you will need to buy or rent a T123 spring winding tool (for models 516 to Legend II). If getting a new assembly is more convenient, here's one with all the necessary parts... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kirby-11-piece-... ~Ben
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| Post# 413668 , Reply# 3 9/10/2019 at 19:20 (1,679 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York) | ||
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Handle Spring A friend of nine worked as a repairman for Kirby He Hated that repair not easy | ||
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Post# 413670 , Reply# 4 9/10/2019 at 19:25 (1,679 days old) by a007kirbyman (--->> Originally My Mom <<--- (now Wisconsin)) |
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Kirby Handle Spring & (Louis) kirbyrama...
Hello Louis,
If you think you're going to be doing more than one (1) Kirby handle spring in the near future, then I suggest getting the tool to do so. If you're 'allergic' to screwdrivers & such, find someone to do it for you. ~lol~ I've had customers ship their "repairs needed" parts to me, & it's been less cost than if they had it done in their locale. And, that's with the shipping. "Kiby" does not make a 'kit' per se for repairing handle springs, let alone one being pre-assembled; however, that said, there are those of us who have put together a 'kit' of the parts to use to replace with all new in the various models. Total of all parts included in the 'kit' for your model is under $15.00; & they're GENUINE OEM Kirby! ~lol~ It may take less than a 'kit' of parts for an actual repair, always your (meaning the customer's) choice, with me. Depending on how (who) it's shipped with, it would be approximately $8~$12 each way shipping/postage. I have repairs shipped to me such as (& including) this one being discussed. Quick story: ~~~~~ I have one customer who relocated to North Carolina. When she told me she was moving, I said to call me when you get there, with your 'details' & I will check with my contact(s) at Kirby, to find your closest full-service Factory Authorized Service Center, & she said, & I quote: "Thank you, but no! NO ONE else but you will work on my Kirby. ;-)) We vacation &/or will come back to see family, so I will pack the Kirby, & bring it along with, for you to work on it." [[ If I get ran over by a a road roller (see photo)today or tomorrow, she might have to do things differently then. ]] ~lol~ She has done this multiple times over the years, whether it's a Tune-up or other repair. Bring it in when she arrives, pick it up then before she leaves. :-)) Louis, 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 025
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Post# 413673 , Reply# 6 9/10/2019 at 20:15 (1,679 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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| Post# 413675 , Reply# 7 9/11/2019 at 07:00 (1,679 days old) by Rowdy141 (United Kingdom) | ||
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| Post# 413701 , Reply# 8 9/11/2019 at 23:28 (1,678 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
Hmm
If you have a vise. It would work. If anyone has take struts off a car understand the vise The theory. I have the tool new in package. I tried older Kirby my 510. I mailed to Kent oyler and he installed it for me.
Ive done 2 d50 d80 I used clamps and vise grips. I have also switched out one from parts machine. The switch was the easiest to do. Not everyone has a parts machine. Send it to bill. Bill Is it true you have 18" Kirby brush roll?. Email or call m. Les | ||
| Post# 413733 , Reply# 9 9/12/2019 at 18:03 (1,677 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth) | ||
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| Post# 413769 , Reply# 10 9/13/2019 at 20:55 (1,676 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Easy | ||
| Post# 414235 , Reply# 11 9/24/2019 at 21:07 (1,665 days old) by Kirbyrama (Pennsylvania) | ||
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This may seem like a silly question, but is it really possible to rent a Kirby spring wonder tool? I recently ordered a handle spring assembly for my 519 model and would like to attempt to install it my self. | ||
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Post# 414237 , Reply# 12 9/24/2019 at 22:19 (1,665 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs) |
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Post# 414267 , Reply# 14 9/26/2019 at 02:16 (1,664 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs) |
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Rob | ||
| Post# 414268 , Reply# 15 9/26/2019 at 03:59 (1,664 days old) by Rowdy141 (United Kingdom) | ||
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| Post# 414320 , Reply# 16 9/27/2019 at 18:45 (1,662 days old) by texaskirbyguy (Plano, TX) | ||
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Rowdy, Uh, actually you DID think of that back in your 9-11 post. I did not even see that until now. Your idea, just like renting! | ||
| Post# 414332 , Reply# 17 9/27/2019 at 22:09 (1,662 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA) | ||
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Post# 414640 , Reply# 19 10/5/2019 at 16:46 (1,654 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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| Post# 414654 , Reply# 20 10/6/2019 at 01:30 (1,654 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Pot que
If you take handle spring off. You take inner tubing plastic slider handle, lever and circular housing and the spring goes in very easy.
The 505 to 512 are the biggest pain. I have armature tool to hold armature still when taking off the fan. I have the bearing puller. The bearing installer and spring tool for 500 series handle springs. There all sub pat shorty tools. Les | ||
| Post# 415078 , Reply# 21 10/19/2019 at 16:14 (1,640 days old) by Kirbyrama (Pennsylvania) | ||
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I have just had the handle spring assembly replaced. When this is brand new; is it normal for the handle bolt to be quite difficult to push in and pull out? I had to use a rubber mallet to fully insert it. Can the bolt or the inside of the tube where it inserts be lubricated? Any suggestions? | ||
| Post# 415079 , Reply# 22 10/19/2019 at 17:15 (1,640 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Yes | ||
| Post# 415085 , Reply# 23 10/19/2019 at 17:55 (1,640 days old) by Kirbyrama (Pennsylvania) | ||
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Thanks Les. | ||
| Post# 415098 , Reply# 24 10/20/2019 at 11:16 (1,640 days old) by Kirbyrama (Pennsylvania) | ||
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So, I would guess that like a new shoe, it would have to break in. It would take general wear and tear for the pin to be more easily inserted and pulled out. | ||
| Post# 429723 , Reply# 25 8/9/2020 at 15:17 (1,345 days old) by Akvac (Anchorage) | ||
Kirby handle spring winding tool kit for 505 series 
Hi - I’m expecting an order for a T 124 S tool winding kit for my 509. So far I’ve not been able to find any instructions on how to use it, without damaging the machine, or myself! It’s still a work in progress, but after cleaning it up, it runs great! I know it might be considered blasphemy to some Kirby purists, but I figured out a way to adapt the type 3 bag system to the original style emptor. Now I just need to tighten or replace the handle spring, because it falls over as soon as the bag starts to fill. Suggestions or instruction copies would be greatly appreciated!!
Regards, Will in Anchorage | ||
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Post# 429727 , Reply# 26 8/9/2020 at 16:37 (1,345 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Akvac
Will,
These pages might assist you... good luck! I also see your 509 has been factory rebuilt sometime between the 1960s and early 1980s, I want to guess the date reads "11-79" for November 1979. ~Ben | ||
| Post# 429898 , Reply# 28 8/12/2020 at 22:44 (1,342 days old) by Akvac (Anchorage) | ||
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Kirby handle spring winding tool kit for 505 series | ||
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