Kirby Legend Heritage 2 Beater Bearing Repair

[@cyuill7172]

This is one of the best repair videos I've seen lately. Thanks.

[@twotone3070]

Thank you.

[@154Jamesp]

Thanks for the vid. My Kirby Tradition has the same exact issue. I just watched this and happened to have two 1/4 x 5/8 in sealed (RS) bearings in my desk drawer here at work. (I'm a machine designer by trade) I will try this repair when I get home tonight. I'll let you know how it works out.

[@twotone3070]

Pleased to know it's helped someone. Good luck with the repair.

[@twotone3070]

Did you manage to get it repaired. Don't suppose you make videos of the machines you design do you?

[@chicagomike68]

The entire plastic center and bronze bushing can be punched out. Use a junk brushroll metal center tube and smack other end to knock it out. Should have taken 10 seconds to remove it.

[@twotone3070]

Thanks for adding that info, unfortunately I didn't know how it was constructed at the time.

[@bencolby6546]

Can you tell me the exact bearing you used? Bearing code please. I'm interested in doing this improvement which will make life easier for maintenance in the future.

[@twotone3070]

I believe it was this one DDR4ZZ Ball Bearing Premium Brand Koyo 1/4x5/8x5mm SKU: DDR4ZZ/KOYO if the size matches my description in the video. I certainly ordered this around the right time. Hope this helps.