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Thread Number: 44541
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Kirby 509 armature bearings |
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Post# 463283 5/22/2023 at 11:07 by CaptChar  (Niagara Falls) |
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So im in the process of the tear down and rebuild of my Kirby 509, the front bearing was almost seized with old grease which I flushed out with some brake cleaner, need to still put some fresh grease in, however when it comes to bearings, should I use like car bearing grease or something lighter like white lithium grease? ideally id like the bearings to last as long as possible, also the rear bearing looks to be a sealed type, as it has a metal plate on the back, any way to grease this one or do I need to replace the rear bearing entirely? it spins but has some resistance in it
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Post# 463285 , Reply# 2 5/22/2023 at 13:50 by CaptChar (Niagara Falls) |
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This machine likely wont see alot of use, with it being 75 years old, the commutator is surprisingly in better condition then my 519's. but if I already have the motor torn down for servicing I might as well ensure this machine has a long life ahead of it even if I don't use it as my main Kirby, currently my Heritage II is my daily use machine
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Post# 463329 , Reply# 4 5/24/2023 at 13:59 by CaptChar (Niagara Falls) |
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Post# 463343 , Reply# 6 5/24/2023 at 20:25 by CaptChar (Niagara Falls) |
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even though the front bearing feels fine I will prob just replace it, like I said this machine is 75 years old, and with the commutator in the good condition it is, I cant tell if its been replaced once in its life as the rear bearing is a 87007 NTN Japan bearing, which makes me think its had its bearing replaced at least once
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Post# 463384 , Reply# 7 5/26/2023 at 17:25 by CaptChar (Niagara Falls) |
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| Post# 463392 , Reply# 8 5/26/2023 at 21:54 by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
Hmm
Here's 2 options.
So 608 2RS is sealed, and 608 ZZ is shielded. There a link to ones I bought recently. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Lesinutah's LINK | ||
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Post# 463395 , Reply# 9 5/27/2023 at 06:33 by CaptChar (Niagara Falls) |
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Post# 463413 , Reply# 10 5/28/2023 at 10:41 by CaptChar (Niagara Falls) |
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so the 608 2RS came in however they are about 1mm smaller then the original rear bearing, and half the size of the front bearing
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| Post# 463423 , Reply# 11 5/28/2023 at 22:43 by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Post# 463424 , Reply# 12 5/29/2023 at 03:56 by CaptChar (Niagara Falls) |
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Post# 463432 , Reply# 14 5/29/2023 at 14:52 by CaptChar (Niagara Falls) |
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| Post# 463456 , Reply# 15 5/30/2023 at 10:42 by vaclab (Pickerington, Ohio) | ||
When Did Kirby Start Making Bearings?
To date, I've never seen "Kirby" stamped into any bearing in a Kirby Vacuum. As far as I'm concerned, there is no such thing as a "genuine" Kirby bearing because bearings are manufactured by a variety of companies in which Kirby sources them from.
Simply match the part number (i.e. 1155, 1160, 608, 6200, etc.) and purchase what you want on eBay with free shipping (mostly). 1155 Bearing https://www.ebay.com/itm/274710079759... 1160 Bearing https://www.ebay.com/itm/363035928785... Hope this helps, Bill | ||
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Post# 463458 , Reply# 16 5/30/2023 at 14:18 by CaptChar (Niagara Falls) |
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| Post# 463473 , Reply# 17 5/31/2023 at 00:13 by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Hey
Take your 2 bearings to the local hardware store. Tell them you want new bearings showing them the ones you have. You'll get the bearings you need and ya.
Everyone here is about kirby genuine parts and doing that helps keep vacuum shops running. I can drive to great vacs in 45 minutes from my house. If come across needing bearings getting a whole new bearing plate with bearings. I'd put money down I could find a new bearing plate with bearing under $20. | ||
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