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Thread Number: 24428
Westy L5 - lots of progress to report! |
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Post# 379184 9/15/2009 at 12:59 (5,337 days old) by turquoisedude  (.) |
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Finally got a high-speed internet connection at home (should work in Ogden, too, they claim) and since I am at home a lot more now, I figured it was high time to share the progress and pain (you'll see that later) with the L5 Laundromat! First - I was challenged by hubby to get the Westy of the garage to make room for his new car... 
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Post# 379185 , Reply# 1 9/15/2009 at 13:01 (5,337 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Brackets and springs were reassembled | ||
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Post# 379186 , Reply# 2 9/15/2009 at 13:05 (5,337 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Tub reassembled and ready for a water test | ||
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Post# 379187 , Reply# 3 9/15/2009 at 13:07 (5,337 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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But does it hold water?? | ||
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Post# 379188 , Reply# 4 9/15/2009 at 13:11 (5,337 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Tub seal dry as a bone
Call this 'pure dumb luck' - I was able to re-use the original tub seal beefed up with some flexible liquid gasket compound. Better still - it worked! Not a drop to be seen from between the tubs and the hole that I had patched up in the bottom of the tub was not an issue anymore either. The gods of Laundromats were well-pleased!!
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| Post# 379189 , Reply# 5 9/15/2009 at 13:13 (5,337 days old) by bygted () | ||
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Looks Great! Nice job ! I tried to email you back about the westy boot. Email me at bygted@mail.com if you get a chance! Thanks Ted | ||
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Post# 379190 , Reply# 6 9/15/2009 at 13:13 (5,337 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Slight pump issue | ||
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Post# 379191 , Reply# 7 9/15/2009 at 13:16 (5,337 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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So now it was time to mount the tub back in the cabinet | ||
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Post# 379193 , Reply# 8 9/15/2009 at 13:18 (5,337 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Re-installed the timer and wiring | ||
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Post# 379194 , Reply# 9 9/15/2009 at 13:21 (5,337 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Now the water inlet valves
They had originally been installed on a bracket that pointed the hose connections inside the cabinet (possibly the machine once lived with a through-the-floor water conncetion). I re-installed the hose connectors through the back of the cabinet, since I may wind up having to swap water connections until I can get some permanent plumbing in the basement done.
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Post# 379196 , Reply# 10 9/15/2009 at 13:25 (5,337 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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And now for the belts and changer | ||
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Post# 379197 , Reply# 11 9/15/2009 at 13:26 (5,337 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Power cord | ||
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Post# 379198 , Reply# 12 9/15/2009 at 13:31 (5,337 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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The first test
I just had to record this for posterity. It was NOT the result I expected, needless to say... I recall in a previous post that someone had pointed out that the bracket on the changer was not securely attached. This was indeed the case, but Mr.Know-It-All here figured that JB Weld would do the trick. It didn't. The good news is that I found a welder in Magog who is currently repairing the changer bracket. OH and I found a motor repair shop there, too! These people can and will rebuild any motor! Jeb (from Mansfield, OH), email me - I think they may be able to help out with your Westy dryer motor!! CLICK HERE TO GO TO turquoisedude's LINK | ||
| Post# 379248 , Reply# 13 9/15/2009 at 18:17 (5,336 days old) by christfr (st louis mo) | ||
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| Post# 379265 , Reply# 14 9/15/2009 at 19:45 (5,336 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
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| Post# 379268 , Reply# 15 9/15/2009 at 19:53 (5,336 days old) by northwesty (Renton, WA) | ||
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That machine sure is getting a lot of care and attention, it will be a great feeling when it is finally up and working. These really are fun machines. | ||
| Post# 379270 , Reply# 16 9/15/2009 at 19:56 (5,336 days old) by a440 () | ||
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Great Job! Brent | ||
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Post# 379280 , Reply# 17 9/15/2009 at 20:31 (5,336 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Oh Paul | ||
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Post# 379284 , Reply# 18 9/15/2009 at 20:45 (5,336 days old) by re563 (Fort Worth, Texas) |
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Post# 379327 , Reply# 20 9/15/2009 at 22:50 (5,336 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois) |
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Paul, Hi there, this is Gary. Congrats on the Westy. I just talked with Darren and he mentioned that you were getting your Laundramat to work. I'll drop you a private note. Bye for now. Gary | ||
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Post# 379407 , Reply# 21 9/16/2009 at 08:44 (5,336 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 379409 , Reply# 22 9/16/2009 at 08:52 (5,336 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 379462 , Reply# 23 9/16/2009 at 13:46 (5,336 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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alr2903 - Westy spider arrangement
I am really not sure how this worked - I have to admit that I am fascinated at how the wash tub is suspended and supported by those heavy springs and the snubbers to keep the tub centred. Unfortunately I have no idea about the engineering behind them! Based on what I have observed so far, the springs seem to hold all the weight - it really is a unique way of mounting a wash tub! I am sure that there is someone out there who knows more than I do!!
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| Post# 379481 , Reply# 24 9/16/2009 at 15:08 (5,336 days old) by stainfighter (Columbia, SC) | ||
Westies...lol | ||
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