Thread Number: 44005  /  Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
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Post# 458484   12/9/2022 at 13:13 (515 days old) by anthony (leeds uk)        

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Picked this machine up at the local tip .A woman was about to throw it in the skip.[here in the Uk once something is in the skip your not allowed to go in there to get it. Its gone for good]Once home i plugged it in .It did run but was very noisy .New set of bearings soon cured that problem . Next i stripped it down for a good clean and a polish problem is i dismantled the belt lifter and have now completely forgotten how it goes back together. I also cant remember where the small black clip goes [i suspect its something to do with the headlamp not staying in the upright position] Any help would be much appreciated

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Post# 458485 , Reply# 1   12/9/2022 at 13:20 (515 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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i still never understood why in the UK after someone threw something out its illegal to save it? seems like a law written to protect the rubbish collection companies. otherwise has no point

Post# 458487 , Reply# 2   12/9/2022 at 15:14 (515 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)        

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The UK is very controlled like Nazi Germany, the government tells you what you can and cannot do, and the people are taught to obey it. You even have police come to your house now and fine you for what you say on Twitter now. Not a joke.

I still would have gone and got it anyway, they going to fill up all the jails in scotland yard with people taking trash?


Post# 458488 , Reply# 3   12/9/2022 at 15:42 (515 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        

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I had a Tradition before but I scrapped it along with the 560 that I had before as well because there was a problem or two with it and I've later regretted it since then, the 560 not so much. I've also regretted not taking my neighbor's G6 2000 or 2001 Limited Edition that they threw out in the trash. I hope someday I'll find another Tradition and keep it permanently.

Post# 458502 , Reply# 4   12/10/2022 at 12:19 (514 days old) by anthony (leeds uk)        

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Huskyvacs
its clear to me you have never seen a uk recycling centre .You cannot retrieve anything from the skips because they are huge .falling into one would not be a good thing to do .the reason you cant go into them is purely health and safety . Our government dont tell us what to do [the bunch of wankers we have at the moment couldn't tell a joke[


Post# 458506 , Reply# 5   12/10/2022 at 17:51 (514 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky)        

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Back when I lived in an apartment complex I made a long pole with a hook on the end for fishing things out. Invaluable to have, I recommend making one.

Post# 458509 , Reply# 6   12/10/2022 at 18:16 (514 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)        

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Yeah you gotta use a whaling hook, they are really handy and you can grab about anything with it.

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Post# 458529 , Reply# 7   12/12/2022 at 11:30 (512 days old) by texaskirbyguy (Plano, TX)        

Anthony, great job at saving this machine!
I sure wish there was a better way at letting people take other's reusable discards.
Afterall, reuse and repurposing is much better than recycling. And reuse leads to reduce!

See if reply 2 of this post helps you on the belt lifter assembly and spring.
See Pic 17 & 18 for belt lifter.
www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bi...

That spring clip presses on the center of the headlight pivot pin to keep tension on it so that the headlight stays up on its own. It gets installed once it is all put together.
See Pic 15 and pry the clip in with some small screwdrivers.
This is used when a solid pin is used, rather than the split roll pin that my Tradition used.

Enjoy your Tradition!


Post# 458536 , Reply# 8   12/12/2022 at 19:50 (511 days old) by Rowdy141 (United Kingdom)        

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Hello Anthony
I'm in the UK too.
[Kirby Tradition, Heritage, Legend II, Sentria I, Sentria II]

I have an almost-complete Tradition in good working condition, going spare (I bought it just for the incorrect bag on it).

If you need anything for yours, such as trim, cord-hooks, rugplate...let me know and I'll try to help you out. It'll save you buying multiple machines, or high postage & import fees from the USA.
Alan, Essex
silverlake141@outlook.com


Post# 458538 , Reply# 9   12/12/2022 at 20:02 (511 days old) by Rowdy141 (United Kingdom)        

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I think you can take something from a skip providing you ask the owner. In case it's not rubbish e.g. topsoil and hardcore going to a different location.
This also prevents journalists and the like from going through your trash for gossip ammunition. And helps prevent identity fraud.

Apparently, if you take any item from fly-tipped rubbish or abandoned waste in a public area (e.g. taking wheels from an old pram to build a go-kart), you then become responsible for the whole load and can be prosecuted for dumping.

We have the most CCTV cameras of any country. Every home. Every public building. Facial recognition on railways and supermarkets. Numberplate recognition... It's incredible.


Post# 458567 , Reply# 10   12/14/2022 at 17:08 (510 days old) by anthony (leeds uk)        
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thanks texaskirbyguy
your photos and explanation were just what i needed to refit the clip
thank you
antony


Post# 458586 , Reply# 11   12/15/2022 at 09:07 (509 days old) by texaskirbyguy (Plano, TX)        

You are very welcome Anthony - always glad to help keep these old machines running.

Post# 458618 , Reply# 12   12/16/2022 at 15:51 (508 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
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Anthony,

I am glad you were able to retrieve this Kirby Tradition 3CB.

I cannot wait to see it be back in working order!

Here's a breakdown of the parts list, if you need it.

~Ben


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Post# 458655 , Reply# 13   12/18/2022 at 20:16 (505 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
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Link Rob attached for his tradition is awesome. It's a easy to understand and budget friendly. I've not seen a thread o. Here or video on you tube that's more help F ul.
He has a few restoration threads there good reads too.
Good luck.



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