Kirby Straight Handle Tube - 12 Inch - 505 through D80 EL5035A 2-cam diaphragm pump rated at

2-cam diaphragm pump rated at 60 PSI

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Kirby Straight Handle Tube - 12 Inch - 505 through D80 EL5035A 2-cam diaphragm pump rated atThis 12 inch straight handle tube (Part #170058) is part of the handle assembly on vintage Kirby uprights, connecting the upper grip to the main body. It fits a wide span of models from the 505 through the D80. A handle tube has to stay straight and dent free for the handle to feel solid, and a bent tube makes the vacuum awkward to push while stressing the handle fork. Replacing a damaged tube restores a firm, straight handle and takes the strain off