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Thread Number: 20366
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Post# 324175 1/13/2009 at 23:15 (5,575 days old) by revvinkevin  (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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I brought it home tonight and I think the price was very reasonable. OK, now for your viewing pleasure... my latest acquisition, the Universal 2 speed wringer washer! Now I can say I have a TRULY vintage washer in my collection! (Even more vintage then ME! LOL) OK Boys and Girls, it's not the prettiest flower in the bunch, so lets consider these photos "Before" shots, shall we?? Can anyone give an approximate age on this machine? Also, I am looking for any and all information about this washer. Or can direct me to a source that may have information or maybe even parts (LOL... oh, wait, I was serious!) According to the guy I bought it from... it's been sitting unused for the last 20+ years. The drain pump appears to be frozen/seized, though this was only from a quick preliminary inspection, I will go over it more thoroughly when I can find some time. Is it possible to revive/nurse back to health a stuck/frozen pump? All thoughts, ideas and suggestions are invited and welcome! Thank you! Kevin 
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Post# 324177 , Reply# 1 1/13/2009 at 23:16 (5,575 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 324178 , Reply# 2 1/13/2009 at 23:16 (5,575 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 324179 , Reply# 3 1/13/2009 at 23:17 (5,575 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 324180 , Reply# 4 1/13/2009 at 23:18 (5,575 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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And finally, what you have all been waiting for...... | ||
| Post# 324181 , Reply# 5 1/13/2009 at 23:20 (5,575 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
Nice! | ||
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Post# 324187 , Reply# 6 1/14/2009 at 00:35 (5,575 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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| Post# 324201 , Reply# 7 1/14/2009 at 01:20 (5,575 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Nice, art deco looking, too. I am willing to bet that machine cost a "mint" when it was new. IIRC, a while back there was a discussion about a universal dryer. I think there was a "relationship" between Universal and Apex at one time, alr2903 | ||
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Post# 324318 , Reply# 8 1/14/2009 at 13:20 (5,574 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI ) |
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Kevin, | ||
| Post# 324326 , Reply# 9 1/14/2009 at 13:46 (5,574 days old) by toggleswitch2 () | ||
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No dear, one is not crazy if they think they might be. It's those that have NO CLUE that they are, that actually are! | ||
| Post# 324351 , Reply# 10 1/14/2009 at 15:07 (5,574 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia) | ||
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Nice machine Maybe 1947 or around that time.I luv those Buck Rodgers space ship legs.What a nice find.Bobby in Hampton | ||
| Post# 324377 , Reply# 11 1/14/2009 at 16:55 (5,574 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland) | ||
Beautiful!! | ||
| Post# 324380 , Reply# 12 1/14/2009 at 17:14 (5,574 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
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Post# 324407 , Reply# 13 1/14/2009 at 18:45 (5,574 days old) by maytagmike (Burlington, Vt) |
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nice looking machine | ||
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Post# 324436 , Reply# 14 1/14/2009 at 20:46 (5,574 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Gotta love | ||
| Post# 324438 , Reply# 15 1/14/2009 at 21:03 (5,574 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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| Post# 324447 , Reply# 16 1/14/2009 at 22:12 (5,574 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Post# 324450 , Reply# 17 1/14/2009 at 22:22 (5,574 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 324467 , Reply# 18 1/15/2009 at 01:17 (5,574 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Thanks for all your kind comments!
I am happy I was the first person to see the ad and move on this machine! Yes it can use a little paint and some TLC, but it will get it! Yes the motor and transmission still works, the pump however is a little "stiff" shall we say. And I have to look into the rollers... a couple times they worked and a couple times they did not. Does anyone have any ideas on what to do with the pump? I was able to move it a little by hand, but it's very stiff. Thanks again! | ||
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Post# 324468 , Reply# 19 1/15/2009 at 01:26 (5,574 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Low and high speed.
Oh, I forgot to add, about the high and low speed agitation. It's pretty interesting because it does not have a slower agitation speed as a newer machine with a 2 speed motor. It's a shorter agitation stroke, but the speed seems to be the same. On "Low" speed, the agitator stroke is only about 1/4 revolution. On the "High" speed, the agitator seems to move at the same speed, but the stroke is about 1/2 revolution. Same speed but more rotation = more aggressive agitation. | ||
| Post# 324523 , Reply# 20 1/15/2009 at 09:20 (5,573 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
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| Post# 324532 , Reply# 21 1/15/2009 at 09:59 (5,573 days old) by lesto (Atlanta) | ||
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Universal used to make freezers and window air conditioners in the late 40's and early 50's. My high school algebra classroom had a 1947 Universal AC. Huge monster that stuck farther inside thsan it did out. | ||
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Post# 324648 , Reply# 22 1/15/2009 at 22:43 (5,573 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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...try pouring very hot water into it...
It worked, it worked!!! Thank you for the suggestion Rich, it worked! I let it soak a little while, turned the pump a little by hand, then (gravity) drained it out and put more hot water in, soak some more, turned it more by hand and TA-DA!!! I was then able to turn on the motor AND the pump and drain the tub! Thank you for the suggestion!!! Kevin | ||
| Post# 324655 , Reply# 23 1/15/2009 at 23:25 (5,573 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
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Post# 324696 , Reply# 24 1/16/2009 at 08:48 (5,572 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains) |
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Kevin,
I think that's a wonderful find. Universal produced a complete range of major appliances and design played a role. If you'd like, we've got a small poster of various white goods from Universal a bit later than your machine - be happy to post it. All metal on metal surfaces from that period can be problematic when they sit for a long time. Especially bearings, which traditionally involve a stiffer metal thrusting through or rubbing against a softer metal. One of the lubricants used in that period is called 'motor mica'. Not for parts which get wet, but for disparate metals which should slide or rub against each other loosely, this was great stuff. Gun shops have it or can order it. I'd stay away from chlorine bleach in this machine and stick to name brand detergents which have silicates to protect her beautiful parts. And she is a beauty! Toggles is right, the truly mad are the ones who think they're the only sane ones around here. I've never met a Kevan, Kevyn, Kevin, Keven or Caohmin yet, man, woman or otherwise who was normal, but you're sweet and pleasant which is better than being normal any day! | ||
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Post# 324716 , Reply# 25 1/16/2009 at 11:16 (5,572 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Keven, | ||
| Post# 324759 , Reply# 26 1/16/2009 at 14:28 (5,572 days old) by laundramatt (Youngstown, Ohio) | ||
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Here's a brochure from 1948 for this washer- CLICK HERE TO GO TO laundramatt's LINK on eBay | ||
| Post# 324761 , Reply# 27 1/16/2009 at 14:30 (5,572 days old) by laundramatt (Youngstown, Ohio) | ||
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And here is a user guide- CLICK HERE TO GO TO laundramatt's LINK on eBay | ||
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Post# 324766 , Reply# 28 1/16/2009 at 15:07 (5,572 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains) |
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Universal | ||
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Post# 324849 , Reply# 29 1/17/2009 at 06:01 (5,571 days old) by jamiel (Detroit, Michigan and Palm Springs, CA) |
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Post# 324861 , Reply# 30 1/17/2009 at 10:13 (5,571 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains) |
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Jamiel | ||
| Post# 325423 , Reply# 31 1/19/2009 at 21:58 (5,569 days old) by scott55405 () | ||
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Kevin that's wonderful. You don't see too many wringers in CA, much less a Universal. Interesting to learn about that speed control. I'll have to come with Richie sometime and see your newfound collection. Enjoy! | ||
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Post# 325496 , Reply# 32 1/20/2009 at 07:58 (5,568 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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A new visitor to keep the Universal company! | ||
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Post# 325498 , Reply# 33 1/20/2009 at 08:04 (5,568 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 325552 , Reply# 34 1/20/2009 at 12:24 (5,568 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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