Parts for 503 — Porter Cable

We found 59 parts confirmed to fit the Porter Cable 503.

Compatibility table

All 59 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
R503409Bag AdapterThis model only$8.99 · Amazon
R157260BeltThis model only$2.16 · Amazon
848624FAN BEARING SEAL WASHERThis model only$6.56 · Amazon
R503004FanThis model only$2.99 · Amazon
R503700MotorThis model only$53.99 · Amazon
R501744Nozzle PlugThis model only$2.99 · Amazon
R503019On-sertThis model only$2.16 · Amazon
R050347Paper BagThis model only$4.34 · Amazon
R503270PlateThis model only$3.99 · Amazon
803685Porter Cable REAR ENDSHIELD SCREWThis model only$2.16 · Amazon
R503319ScrewThis model only$2.16 · Amazon
R503302SwitchThis model only$2.49 · Amazon
503720Bottom Rail2 models$4.25 · Amazon
503649Brace Rail2 models$1.90 · Amazon
503013Cutter Hooks2 models$1.25 · Amazon
801196Junction Box Cover Screw2 models— · Amazon
503646Lock Tab2 models$0.75 · Amazon
802969Nut2 models$3.66 · Amazon
859090OIL INSTRUCTION PLATE2 models$5.36 · Amazon
839053PINION PLATE2 models$12.66 · Amazon
503655Plastic Foot2 models$2.00 · Amazon
803380Porter Cable Spacer2 models$22.98 · Amazon
802422REAR ENDSHIELD TOP SCREW2 models$2.16 · Amazon
503652Rivet2 models$0.25 · Amazon
503653Rivet2 models$0.25 · Amazon
503639Rubber Ext2 models$3.00 · Amazon
503640Rubber Ext2 models$3.00 · Amazon
503656Spring Clip2 models$0.45 · Amazon
503651Thumb Screw2 models$3.25 · Amazon
503721Upright Brkt2 models$2.50 · Amazon
841133Seal (early Models)3 models$5.27 · Amazon
5036485.6k 1/4w J4 models$2.16 · Amazon
859511COLLAR SLEEVE4 models$9.34 · Amazon
802350Baffle Screw5 models$2.16 · Amazon
690671Adj.spring6 models$2.50 · Amazon
876108Adjusting Screw6 models$7.24 · Amazon
802433Hinge Pin6 models$2.20 · Amazon
802695CORD CLAMP SCREW7 models$2.16 · Amazon
1503004000Vacuum Fan9 models$3.49 · Amazon
503017Flat Washer12 models$36.61 · Amazon
3010347001Vacuum Bag, 3-pack12 models$4.34 · Amazon
1232240001Vacuum Beater Bar Belt14 models$2.49 · Amazon
696167Dust Bag22 models— · Amazon
801852Craftsman Felt Seal25 models— · Amazon
873497Power Tool Motor Brush Holder29 models$13.05 · Amazon
B193Belt B/5L 21/32 X 196-in Oc53 models$48.76 · Amazon
089037007707Table Saw Miter Gauge Assembly69 models$12.89 · Amazon
849314Terminal74 models$2.16 · Amazon
429636Craftsman Lawn Tractor Blade Drive Belt, 1/2 x 101-3/8-in84 models$62.03 · Amazon
7321026Lawn Mower Height Adjuster Lever119 models$12.01 · Amazon
7480376CLawn Mower Blade Adapter143 models$29.13 · Amazon
7100514Yard Machines Lawn Tractor Bolt157 models$6.30 · Amazon
74904037Lawn Mower Lower Handle185 models$75.45 · Amazon
7360451Washer226 models$7.86 · Amazon
7470710Hinge Pin355 models$2.54 · Amazon
7101174Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Bolt378 models$12.96 · Amazon
7200284Knob Wing Nut391 models$11.23 · Amazon
7101205Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Guide Bolt550 models$5.92 · Amazon
7100599MTD Lawn Tractor Screw1,116 models$5.81 · Amazon

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on 503: R503409 (Bag Adapter), 848624 (FAN BEARING SEAL WASHER), R503004 (Fan), R503700 (Motor), R501744 (Nozzle Plug), R503019 (On-sert), R050347 (Paper Bag), R503270 (Plate), R503302 (Switch), 503720 (Bottom Rail), 503649 (Brace Rail), 503013 (Cutter Hooks), 503646 (Lock Tab), 802969 (Nut), 859090 (OIL INSTRUCTION PLATE), 839053 (PINION PLATE), 503655 (Plastic Foot), 503652 (Rivet), 503653 (Rivet), 503639 (Rubber Ext), 503640 (Rubber Ext), 503721 (Upright Brkt), 841133 (Seal (early Models)), 503648 (5.6k 1/4w J), 859511 (COLLAR SLEEVE), 1503004000 (Vacuum Fan), 503017 (Flat Washer), 3010347001 (Vacuum Bag, 3-pack), 696167 (Dust Bag), 801852 (Craftsman Felt Seal), 873497 (Power Tool Motor Brush Holder), 089037007707 (Table Saw Miter Gauge Assembly), 849314 (Terminal), 7321026 (Lawn Mower Height Adjuster Lever), 7480376C (Lawn Mower Blade Adapter), 7100514 (Yard Machines Lawn Tractor Bolt), 7360451 (Washer), 7101174 (Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Bolt), 7101205 (Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Guide Bolt).

Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)

Symptom: A drum or tub that won't turn, a burning-rubber smell, or a loud thump or squeal during a cycle.

Check: With power off, turn the drum or tub by hand -- resistance or grinding points to the motor or a bearing, and a cracked, glazed, or snapped belt is visible once the cabinet is open.

Parts in this group on 503: R157260 (Belt), 1232240001 (Vacuum Beater Bar Belt), B193 (Belt B/5L 21/32 X 196-in Oc), 429636 (Craftsman Lawn Tractor Blade Drive Belt, 1/2 x 101-3/8-in).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on 503: 803685 (Porter Cable REAR ENDSHIELD SCREW), R503319 (Screw), 801196 (Junction Box Cover Screw), 803380 (Porter Cable Spacer), 802422 (REAR ENDSHIELD TOP SCREW), 503656 (Spring Clip), 503651 (Thumb Screw), 802350 (Baffle Screw), 690671 (Adj.spring), 876108 (Adjusting Screw), 802433 (Hinge Pin), 802695 (CORD CLAMP SCREW), 74904037 (Lawn Mower Lower Handle), 7470710 (Hinge Pin), 7200284 (Knob Wing Nut), 7100599 (MTD Lawn Tractor Screw).

Before you buy

Match 503 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.