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Thread Number: 19772
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| Post# 317245 11/28/2008 at 14:18 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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Hey Gang Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Here's some pics of the 56 Unimatic set that I picked up in Michigan that Robert had posted for sale back in Sept. Van loaded and ready to go to Michigan Yeah !!! 
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| Post# 317246 , Reply# 1 11/28/2008 at 14:20 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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In Michigan with set loaded in van and ready to go back to Ohio 
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| Post# 317249 , Reply# 2 11/28/2008 at 14:21 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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Dryer in its new home 
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| Post# 317250 , Reply# 3 11/28/2008 at 14:23 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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Filtrator dryer's controls Has 4 heat setting: Delicate Low Med and High (scortch) 
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| Post# 317251 , Reply# 4 11/28/2008 at 14:25 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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Inside dryer Not 1 dryer sheet but 2 have been sitting in there for god knows how long 
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| Post# 317252 , Reply# 5 11/28/2008 at 14:26 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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Unimatic in its new abode 
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| Post# 317253 , Reply# 6 11/28/2008 at 14:27 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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Unimatic control panel All nice and coppery 
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| Post# 317254 , Reply# 7 11/28/2008 at 14:29 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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Back of the machine with the original moving blocks hanging at the right side 
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| Post# 317255 , Reply# 8 11/28/2008 at 14:31 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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The whole inside of the machine including the inside of the control panel was covered with a thick sticky smelly goop. 
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| Post# 317256 , Reply# 9 11/28/2008 at 14:34 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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Inside of the tub was covered in a film of hard water mineral/lime deposit. You can see that the tub is all dull and rough They must have some pretty hard water up there in Michigan 
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| Post# 317257 , Reply# 10 11/28/2008 at 14:35 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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After a shot of Lime-away, a scrub brush and some elbow grease. All shiney and new ! 
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| Post# 317258 , Reply# 11 11/28/2008 at 14:38 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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Had to scrub out the interior as well As you can see the snubber plate also looks almost new Still needs more cleaning though At least the smell is gone 
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| Post# 317260 , Reply# 13 11/28/2008 at 14:46 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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New timer in place with a cleaned back panel You can even see the color of the wires now 
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| Post# 317262 , Reply# 15 11/28/2008 at 14:51 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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The next repair was the water valve--- it did'nt work at all. Took it apart and soaked all the guts in vinegar overnight. Next day took a toothbrush to it, cleaned it up, put it back together and it worked like a charm. 
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| Post# 317267 , Reply# 18 11/28/2008 at 15:03 (5,621 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
Very Nice. | ||
| Post# 317268 , Reply# 19 11/28/2008 at 15:05 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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Almost forgot Also replaced both of the bellows | ||
Post# 317269 , Reply# 20 11/28/2008 at 15:12 (5,621 days old) by turquoisedude  (.) |
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Very nice! | ||
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Post# 317270 , Reply# 21 11/28/2008 at 15:35 (5,621 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 317271 , Reply# 22 11/28/2008 at 15:42 (5,621 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 317273 , Reply# 23 11/28/2008 at 16:34 (5,621 days old) by fridgiman () | ||
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I found the timer at the parts store that Jimmy (filterflo) and I went to in Oct in Aliquippa, PA. Jimmy posted the guy's name and telephone number. You can find it in post #311789 on 10/27/08 | ||
| Post# 317277 , Reply# 24 11/28/2008 at 17:04 (5,621 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
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| Post# 317279 , Reply# 25 11/28/2008 at 17:09 (5,621 days old) by maypool () | ||
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great work they look brandnew, after all that work n' elbow grease | ||
| Post# 317291 , Reply# 26 11/28/2008 at 20:14 (5,621 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area) | ||
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Hey Jim, Im so proud of you and your great work. You are becoming the Unimatic expert......now having done 2 machines with wonderful results......Congrats on a job well done ! | ||
| Post# 317295 , Reply# 27 11/28/2008 at 21:25 (5,621 days old) by tuthill () | ||
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Nice machines | ||
| Post# 317298 , Reply# 28 11/28/2008 at 22:13 (5,621 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Post# 317305 , Reply# 29 11/29/2008 at 00:59 (5,621 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Frigidaire! | ||
| Post# 317314 , Reply# 30 11/29/2008 at 09:32 (5,620 days old) by programcomputer (Ann Arbor Michigan, USA) | ||
They must have some pretty hard water up there in Michigan..
Jim, You can say that again... Depending on the area, many places in southern lower Michigan, especially Detroit, Ann Arbor, up to Flint and over to Lansing have very hard water. Hence if you ever watch any Michigan channel, you hear that very annoying ladies voice screaming "HEY CULLIGAN MAN"!!! I'm glad to see that you were able to reverse the Michigan water damage. This is why when I found that Youngstown Kitchens dishwasher like Jimmy's, I wanted to get the word out. It was virgin, and had none of the Michigan sludgy buildup in the washtank, or on any of the racks....LOL. The solution you have for the fill flume is just sweet. When we are able to "engineer" something to make it work, or make it better, you definitly get a stronger sense of satisfaction when you get to use it, and it performs better than it would have without it... I feel that way over in the vacuum world. Congrat's again on your beautiful set, and good luck on your continuing restoration work... Chad Ann Arbor Michigan | ||
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Post# 317320 , Reply# 31 11/29/2008 at 10:16 (5,620 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 317323 , Reply# 32 11/29/2008 at 10:38 (5,620 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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| Post# 317393 , Reply# 33 11/29/2008 at 21:22 (5,620 days old) by westyslantfront () | ||
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Hi Jim. Great looking set. I had exact same set but gave them to Bethann a few years ago and she still has them. Problem was that washer needed a torque spring which I did not have. Ross | ||
| Post# 317397 , Reply# 34 11/29/2008 at 21:35 (5,620 days old) by a440 () | ||
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Awesome Set Jim! Thanks so much for the pictures! Also for the Tech Talk! Great ideas you have! I also think it is awesome that you had a new timer! Brent | ||
| Post# 317503 , Reply# 35 11/30/2008 at 15:45 (5,619 days old) by gmpayne (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) | ||
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Great Set Jim!!! Nice looking set Jim enjoy them. Was nice seeing you agian and meeting your other half. Gary | ||
| Post# 317507 , Reply# 36 11/30/2008 at 15:51 (5,619 days old) by customline (pennsylvania) | ||
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Well...... Your sister is cute. | ||
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