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Hoover Keymatic Tub Service

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Post# 358311 6/20/2009 at 00:46 (5,418 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes Haing got the Keymatic running I decided it was time to check out the condition of the tub and the bearings, based on my previous experiences of Hoover tubs I was expecting a rusty rotten mess given the age of this machine (about 37 years) and also having looked at the photos of Mikes A3008. I was pleasantly surprised by what I found Here is a series of photos of the Job the first ones are of the usual stripping and diconnecting wires etc

Post# 358312 , Reply# 1 6/20/2009 at 00:47 (5,418 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *more* Pulley came off with ease

Post# 358313 , Reply# 2 6/20/2009 at 00:48 (5,418 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *more* All the nuts bolts were in excellent condition, no rust etc

Post# 358314 , Reply# 3 6/20/2009 at 00:50 (5,418 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *more* The backplate came away complete with gasket, tense moment here as i withdrew the drum to see what condition the tub was in, i think you will agree for a Hoover it is pretty good

Post# 358315 , Reply# 4 6/20/2009 at 00:53 (5,418 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *more* As you can see it has the normal rust above a spot weld by the heater retainer and the outer tub lip has rust but nothing as bad as i have seen some more modern Hoovers i have worked on

Post# 358316 , Reply# 5 6/20/2009 at 00:55 (5,418 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *more* I used the trusted de-rust on the rust the chemical metal is my favourite for this type of job, it dries quickly and is rock solid once it sets, you can then sand it paint it etc, though you dont have to paint it

Post# 358317 , Reply# 6 6/20/2009 at 00:56 (5,418 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *more* Fag break whilst it all dries out :-)

Post# 358318 , Reply# 7 6/20/2009 at 00:59 (5,418 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *more* Chemical metal dried, and Hammerite applied to rear tub outter lip, I like Hammerite it works well and is easy to use

Post# 358319 , Reply# 8 6/20/2009 at 01:01 (5,418 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *more* The drum itself was as clean as a whistle no deposits on the spider, the rear plate was very clean just needed a wire brushing on the outter edge where the gaksett sits

Post# 358320 , Reply# 9 6/20/2009 at 01:03 (5,418 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *more* Good and bad bits!, the edge of the rear plate cleaned up easily and has no pitting at all, the bearings where on the way out, as you can see water has gotten through the drum seal, there was also rust forming on the front bearing

Post# 358321 , Reply# 10 6/20/2009 at 01:05 (5,418 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *more* I have replaced the bearings but ran out of time, so next week i shall re-assemble and see if it all works :-)

Post# 358325 , Reply# 11 6/20/2009 at 02:55 (5,418 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)
Checkrate/Likes Excellent stuff.... Now can you post it to me when you've finished...?

Post# 358330 , Reply# 12 6/20/2009 at 04:26 (5,418 days old) by vivalalavatrice ()
Checkrate/Likes *I used the trusted de-rust on the rust the chemical metal is* Of course, whether you don't need any elastic behaviour of your metal I suppose (It happend to have placed the repairation and when tightenin the first screw everythig broke down!!)... I always have used silicone (really more elastic) in those cases but somewhere else the epossidic paste it's been good the same. Bye, and nave a great laudry day when finished!! Diomede PS: you shound't smoke using chemical materials... it can be dangerouse!!!

Post# 358369 , Reply# 13 6/20/2009 at 13:58 (5,417 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *Shipping* Hello Ron would that be 24 or 48 hour delivery :-)

Post# 358370 , Reply# 14 6/20/2009 at 14:01 (5,417 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *Smoking whilst on the Job* Hello Diomede Yes I agree that in some cases a flexible sealant is the better option Hmm a heady mix of smoke and fumes can be very intoxicating..........(memories of Pop**rs come flooding back) So thankyou for your comments :-) Gary

Post# 358379 , Reply# 15 6/20/2009 at 14:44 (5,417 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)
Checkrate/Likes I too am very impressed by its internal condition. Being a matchbox, the whole thing should have disintegrated by now and yet yours is in fantastic overall shape. New bearings and a soundly repaired outer drum, should see her going for many years to come. to think some fool threw her out! thank god you had put the word round you colleagues is all i can say. all power to you for a successful rebuild. the pics are a bit of a nostagia trip for me, of when my dad repaired our matchbox 3236h. although, for a more authentic look you'd have to remove the outer drum from the cabinet, detach motor and pump and remove the powder drawer plumbing! was a total stripdown to empty cabinet, which sat in the kitchen, with all the bits spread on the garage floor. He got a new backplate from the neighbours ex-husband, from three doors down, who was in the applianec repair industry. doesnt look like you need a new backplate just yet though! fingers crossed for success. all the best with your uber rare machine. cheers paul

Post# 358410 , Reply# 16 6/20/2009 at 17:46 (5,417 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)
Checkrate/Likes *Gary* 48hrs will be fine thanks....no need for ultra express... ...and if you deliver yourself, well there is always dinner in it for you? Thai?

Post# 358528 , Reply# 17 6/21/2009 at 13:35 (5,416 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *delivery* Ron That is a most generous offer but i couldnt possibly accept it would be far too much too expect, so i will descretely leave it outside your door and go back to the bus stop Now tell me does a number 25 go to were you live

Post# 358549 , Reply# 18 6/21/2009 at 16:43 (5,416 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)
Checkrate/Likes Nahhh.... BA flight from London to Sydney Qantas flight from Sydney to Canberra Airport bus to Civic 162 bus ($3.00) from Civic to home...bus stops at the end of the street and it is only a 5min walk.... Surely you can carry an 80kg machine in hand luggage? I'm happy to pay the bus fare too....

Post# 358731 , Reply# 19 6/22/2009 at 11:56 (5,415 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Looks just like my garage, but two things missing, 12 mugs with thick strong black coffee dregs in them and some puddles of water, got have some water on the floor, ho and that ash tray would be a lot fuller. Great photos. Lee

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