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Westy L5 - some (but not much) progress
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Post# 350290   5/20/2009 at 07:05 (5,452 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I finally got the timer shipped back to me yesterday... UPS had tried to deliver it three times and then threatened to send it back - AAAARGH!! The Canadian offices were closed for the long weekend (Victoria Day here) so I spent a good hour or so trying to speak to a human. Finally, I was able to reschedule the delivery for today and have it delivered to my neighbor's house. They delivered it yesterday... Luckily, he was home. So, the lesson that I have learned here is "Have your vintage parts shipped to your work address"!!
Next, I must start the boot and solenoid hunt. Hubby's throat is getting sore from yelling at me about the 'Westy Slant-Face in a million pieces in the bloody garage'. He hasn't noticed how I a moving things around in the basement to accomadate it (and the 63 Frigidaire) yet...





Post# 350402 , Reply# 1   5/20/2009 at 17:40 (5,451 days old) by westie2 ()        

Listen to this song and he will be ok.



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Post# 350436 , Reply# 2   5/20/2009 at 21:22 (5,451 days old) by robliverpool (england Liverpool)        

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hi, i ave just had my internet put back on as i have moved home,AGAIN lol so if you could try and give me some dimensions as i said i will go rummiging for a possible door gasket...

Post# 350536 , Reply# 3   5/21/2009 at 07:38 (5,451 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Door boot dimensions

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Robbie, the original model was 11 inches in diameter - I don't know the width I think it is about 3 to 4 inches.
If you do find something compatible, find out if you can get 3 or 4 of them. There are a couple of other collectors who need them!
Thanks very much and hope you settle in quickly!
(just a aside - moving a collection of appliances is no fun - my parnter has made me sign a sworn statement saying that we are NEVER moving again!! lol)


Post# 350569 , Reply# 4   5/21/2009 at 10:14 (5,451 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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You can use the later style door boot from WCI but it's a bit larger than the original # Q-4688 Westinghouse boot.

If there is a viable replacement for the 4688 original-style boot, I would love one too!


Post# 350576 , Reply# 5   5/21/2009 at 10:44 (5,451 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Got ya covered

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That's why I asked Robbie for 3 or 4!! lol Hubby's mother lives in the UK and visits at least once a year, so she can be our 'mule'.
Still trying to find a cache of NOS boots, though...


Post# 350624 , Reply# 6   5/21/2009 at 13:44 (5,450 days old) by appliancelou (Lyndhurst New Jersey)        
hey paul

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tell hubby to get over it !! to love you means to love everything about you including your passion for machines he has to understand it takes time to create a master piece! been with my partner 23 years he hates old things but understands this my thing an i love it ! an thats ok with him, you keep up the good work!! thanks to you, you have a one of kind kitchen!wish you all the best getting your westinghouse washer working again have fun an enjoy lou

Post# 350845 , Reply# 7   5/22/2009 at 19:47 (5,449 days old) by robliverpool (england Liverpool)        
Will do....

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Will get bank holiday weekend outta the way and shoot up when his sho is open on tuesday i am sure we can find something... oooo i cant wait to see it up and running, will email you once i have been...


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