While replacing the drive pedal is always an option, there are other ways to repair the common Kirby drive pedal issue. One is use a spring and another is Loctite.
You are the man! I’ve been trying to solve the clicking noise. Bought and replaced the cam unit which helped somewhat but I still had issues with it clicking. After watching your video, I was able to fix the issue and it was so simple. You really helped by a good presentation video. I’ve not seen another on RU-vid that really explained this issue like this. I own a Kirby and also bought a used g 10 for our church which I maintain too. Now I know how to deal with this problem. Thanks so much!!!
Great video, thanks. Loctite makes a wicking thread locker, Loctite Green #290, which is meant for already assembled fasteners. This product works well, and would be ideal for this application because you would not need to disassemble the pedal.
What a great fix , I’ve had my G4 for 25 years and never had this problem. As you may have seen on my RU-vid channel only just had to change complete tech drive. Great video
Thank you for your videos. Had to change the drive petal and your videos helped me reassemble the unit. Life saver... NOTE: Motor will not turn on until the bag is back in place.. Thought I messed something up here.
Great Video, I almost was ready to throw my 90's G- five away after keeping it going for what seems like 20 or so years. I liked both of the fixes, and went with the super glue. I have used all of the Lock-Tite products and would have used one if I had it. I have been testing the limits of Super-glue for years and their are very few.. the addition of a little baking powder also improves the super glue. I hope this post finds you well, thank you for the great video.
My issue is what angle does the unit go onto the splines exactly and what position where the foot pedals at when you placed it on. my first attempt at this and speeding play up does not help the matter. Very helpful upto the point of actually fitting it onto the splines.
If only you lived in Boise, Idaho- I’d PAY to have this done... not sure if I take mine part, I’d be able to get it back together and they want to CHARGE me at the Kirby store to get a NEW pedal selector 😭😭
Very nice video, I like the spring the best, I have not had good luck using super glue on metals In the past, I wish it the best of luck and hope it last but am a bit skeptical. I would say a epoxy or a Locktite mounting compound that’s designed to lock fitting metal parts. Also you do run the slight possibility of having the glue or epoxy not work at all if the splines have any play and constant movement is a factor it’s eventually going to break loose from the glue or epoxy in that situation. I would say the proper fix for this if even possible is going to be to drill the shaft out and install a small short roll pin in place but again don’t know if it’s possible. I’m working with this issue myself I’m going to try the spring and possibly try to drill and put a pin in.
Thank you for this! The lever on my diamond edition kept falling out. I ordered a new one because the washer went missing but giving that spring a try!
Hi there, Is there an alignment when putting that piece back together? I took mine apart and forgot to mark it. Now I want to try adding the lock tight but I want to make sure it is in the right position. Thanks for the HELP
This is a design problem, not a manufacturing error. The units are built per design, but the design lacks an adequate retention mechanism and can fail in any unit. Kirby is being a jackass by not having fixed it in the replacement part, which would be easy.
How do I determine the correct position of the switch on the spline? And then how do you attach the other pieces to the gears? A whole bunch of steps got past over.
@@VacLab what about the little piece it attaches to, that connects to the gear? What is the proper position where the spline meets the other little part?
@@VacLab great video! On my unit the whole lever/ spline assy. had come off. There is no mention of the correct spline-to-lever position. You can definitely have the spline misaligned and have to re-attach it. Once I super-glued it I couldn't get it back off, and I also over-drove the lever onto the spline-which causes the lever to be too tight. Fortunately I had another machine with a bad motor bearing- so I cannibalized that shifter.
Is there a Kirby site where someone can order the part from like you did? As much as you made the fix look easy, I can't imagine that part new is very expensive. Thank you for your video. I found it to be very educational!
Very well explained, however, once the piece is removed how did you ensure you aligned the spine properly on reassembly. Those are small and one tooth off could create an issue
I've been wanting to find some king of way to repair my G5's original drive selector switch ever since I bought a new transmission for this that only game with G6 wheels and selector switch. Thanks for making this video, I'll have to try that to my G5 selector switch. How has it held up for you?
I just happened to do this on my G5 after it had completely slipped off! The vacuum was working only with it engaged in drive, but then that stopped working too. I pulled it apart and found it slipped off the spline completely. I dont think its the foot pedal at fault because I put it back together with locate and it's still not working in drive. Is it likely the transmission has failed?
@@VacLab thanks. I've pulled it apart and am taking another look. Ironically it's easier to turn the wheels in neutral than in drive. It appears to be engaging just as your video shows
Massive abuse would cause metal parts to snap. I've have people tell me that they've thrown machines down a flight of stairs. I've even had to straighten the front axle on a few Kirbys due to massive abuse.
yes when I do I open my Kirby Sentria 2 cover take look the Tech Drive pedal. when I hear clacking sounds I have to repair it immediately. the Vacuum Authority did repair the vacuum cleaner machines parts very well. 😊
Think I know what I will be doing this winter to my self propelled machines. I live in CA so I don't get the winters that you do but hate not having sun after getting off work at 6:30.
VacLab my Kirby is still having that problem i took it apart but it didn’t have the problem like in the video so I put it back together should I take it to a service place I really don’t want to spend a bunch of money
