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Post# 70099   6/13/2005 at 17:19 (6,890 days old) by variflexpghpa (Pittsburgh, PA)        

Heres a few pix of my recent find. Other then a case of a bit of hose rot it runs fine




Post# 70100 , Reply# 1   6/13/2005 at 17:23 (6,890 days old) by variflexpghpa (Pittsburgh, PA)        

Heres a close up of the timer

Post# 70101 , Reply# 2   6/13/2005 at 17:27 (6,890 days old) by variflexpghpa (Pittsburgh, PA)        

Ok heres where the expert help is needed. Hiding under the agitator cap is a philips-headed bolt. I believe I need to remove the bolt in order to replace the pulsator ring. I didnt want to muscle it out without some guidance. Any help is definitely appreciated.

Post# 70102 , Reply# 3   6/13/2005 at 17:29 (6,890 days old) by variflexpghpa (Pittsburgh, PA)        

Heres the replacement pulsator all ready to be installed.. .when the bolt can be removed

Post# 70124 , Reply# 4   6/13/2005 at 18:38 (6,890 days old) by rickr (.)        
I don't know about the Pulsator install...

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But I can tell you that is one VERY kewl machine you have there! Congratulation,and do not worry,someone here can tell you exactly how to install that part. (:

Rick

Post# 70147 , Reply# 5   6/13/2005 at 19:52 (6,890 days old) by FilterFlo (Chicago Area)        

Wonderful washer, I have that same set. The pulsator is easy to get off. Just remove the large phillps screw, and then the top part pulls right off. Then take a medium side crescent wrench to the pulsator nut. (I usually stand in the tub to keep it from turning) After you get the old pulsator diaphram off, inspect the bellows to make sure its still intact and not torn. There is a small bellows inside the large one, but you have to remove the big one first to inspect it. Both are very important to the correct operation of the washer...........

Post# 70149 , Reply# 6   6/13/2005 at 20:08 (6,890 days old) by westytoploader ()        
My 2¢

 Congratulations on the '60 CI--very cool machine! Love the offset timer design!

Don't be surprised, however, if the pulsator nut refuses to budge (although without the agitator column to get in the way, you will probably be able to apply more leverage). I had this problem with my 1-18 (the Jetcone was attached with the pulsator nut as well) and had to use my air impact wrench to get the nut off. Can't remember the exact size of the nut off the top of my head...thought it was either 1/2" or 5/8".

In case you didn't know, both of the outer and inner bellows have snap rings that need to be removed before taking off the bellows itself. I found out with the 1-18 that it is near-impossible to get them off without the Robinair pliers...if you have them, more power to you!! If not, someone suggested in the past to try either a C-clamp or a screw hose clamp and while it probably won't be as easy, it should work.

Good luck!

--Austin

Post# 70186 , Reply# 7   6/13/2005 at 22:36 (6,890 days old) by golittlesport (California)        

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Congratulations on finding a beautiful machine...two and three ring pulsators are the best!!!

Post# 70197 , Reply# 8   6/13/2005 at 23:13 (6,890 days old) by variflexpghpa (Pittsburgh, PA)        

Thanks for the insights, but whats your take on the best way to get the philips headed bolt out.. so that I can then get to the pulsator bolt. I tried to loosen the bolt using a philips screw driver, but no luck. And before I strip it or possibly break it off I am hoping for some pointers. Thanks

Post# 70203 , Reply# 9   6/14/2005 at 00:00 (6,890 days old) by fixerman ()        

There is a tool called an impact driver. They usually come with several different size and type bits. Hold the impact driver on the screw and strike it with the hammer. The blows cause the end of the driver to twist the screw. I don't know if there is room to use one of these or if there is any chance of damaging any parts down below using this method. Maybe somone else more familiar with the Frigidaire would know. Anyway, that's my thought about it. Here's one from Sears

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Post# 70244 , Reply# 10   6/14/2005 at 08:43 (6,889 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Variflexpghpa pour some VERY HOT water over the screw before you try. Using a philips head screw in that location was a design fault by Frigidaire engineers. Once I get them out I replace them with a hex head stainless steal screw.

Post# 70874 , Reply# 11   6/19/2005 at 16:12 (6,884 days old) by variflexpghpa (Pittsburgh, PA)        
We Have Live Water Action, BUT>>>>>>>>>>>>

 I wanted to put all the great help and hints to good use this weekend and tackle the repair of the agitator. I was actally successful at getting the philips headed bolt out using a pair of vicegrips. I did have that impact driver standing by just in case. And bythe way as also suggested, I checked and the bellows look brand new.

I did a test load and the machine ran perfectly. It is so impressive to see the machine run in person and how quickly that tub empties and gets up to speed. Then that last rush when the 850 Spin Solenoid kicks in. And it all happens with a 1/3hp motor.

Anyway, during the second test run I noticed a tingling sensation when I touched the cabinet. The tingling was definitely electrical in nature and not related to the thrill and nerves. I have a feeling this might have been the reason the machine was sent out to retirement.
I checked to see if there was anything leaking or wet and the machine was perfectly dry underneath. The outlet the washer was plugged into is definitely grounded. So I am tossing this electrical mystery out to for comment and as soon as I post this I am headed to Lowes for a GFI.

Thanks

Post# 70878 , Reply# 12   6/19/2005 at 19:10 (6,884 days old) by JerseyMike ()        

I'm so happy that you were able to get this beauty to work. It's such an awesome machine.

Some of the earlier Frigidaire's used the cold water hose to ground the machine. (I seem to remember reading somewhere that a wire ran through the hose. I have no idea if such a hose would still be available.) You might want to ground the machine by connecting a wire to the machine and attaching it to a cold water pipe.

Hope this helps!

Good luck!

Keep us posted.

Mike

Post# 70914 , Reply# 13   6/20/2005 at 07:33 (6,883 days old) by kenmore1978 ()        
Tingling sensation

 If the machine isn't equiped with a 3 wire cord, replace the cord and attach the green wire to the cabinet. This should be done with ANY old wahser or dryer that originally came with only a 2 wire cord.

In the meantime, you can reverse the cord in the outlet. This wil make sure that the cabinet is on the neutral side of the line

Maytag also used the grounding wire in the cold water hose trick.

Post# 70915 , Reply# 14   6/20/2005 at 07:37 (6,883 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        

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Variflexpghpa, it is important that you properly ground the washer. What you can do is either install a three prong grounded cord on the washer or take a piece of wire and attach one end to any metal screw on the washer cabinet, take the other end and clamp it to a copper cold water pipe. The machine should not be used without proper grounding.

Post# 71070 , Reply# 15   6/21/2005 at 17:21 (6,882 days old) by Stainfighter (Columbia, SC)        
Please post more pics

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It looks like a lighted control panel, no? Congrats!!!


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