Thread Number: 25099
WRESTLING A STUBBORN ROLLERMATIC!!! |
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Post# 387332   10/22/2009 at 22:20 (5,270 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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well i spoke too soon! went to put a new water bellows on the 1966 wa2L model rollermatic i recently got from a friend in new orleans. i have had such good luck with the other 4 i have dismantled lately i was expecting the best out of this one! just goes to show how different each old machine can be, one can come apart without a hitch, another can be a bitch! this one started giving me trouble from the start. the top agitator nut did want to loosen. when i finally put enough force on it to loosen it the entire agitator unscrewed in one unit with the torn water and oil bellows still attached to it! great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post# 387334 , Reply# 1   10/22/2009 at 22:26 (5,270 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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cause i could feel it and tub would not hold water for an extended period so i wasn't worried about tearing the water bellows up getting agitator off. i did not intend to destroy oil bellows but it had to be done. when top nut did start turning and i knew agitator shaft was held steady with my vice grips from below the entire agitator turned with top nut. after viewing the pics of the broken agitator from "lebron" and his posts i decided not to try and hold that agitator from turning. just let it turn and unscrew and so much for the oil bellows! top nut is still attached to agitator as this pic shows |
Post# 387335 , Reply# 2   10/22/2009 at 22:31 (5,270 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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machine and in one peice with both top nut and second bellows nut all stuck to it. this is a 1966 L model and it does have a different set of agitator connecting parts and nuts compared to the 1967 n model i took apart without any problem only last week! i was told frigidaire changed things from year to year on these machines, i am finding that out. |
Post# 387336 , Reply# 3   10/22/2009 at 22:35 (5,270 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)   |   | |
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Post# 387337 , Reply# 4   10/22/2009 at 22:36 (5,270 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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i saw this amazing site! some article of clothing was sticking out of the water bellows! i later found out it also snaked it's way inside the tub hub and was hanging out of it too in peices! someone was missing a shirt that laundry day! amazing! that's what i love about working on these machines, the story that goes with them! |
Post# 387339 , Reply# 5   10/22/2009 at 22:39 (5,270 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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Post# 387341 , Reply# 6   10/22/2009 at 22:42 (5,270 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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Post# 387342 , Reply# 7   10/22/2009 at 22:43 (5,270 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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Post# 387343 , Reply# 8   10/22/2009 at 22:48 (5,270 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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than any others i have encountered, due to the torn bellows. i am wondering if the oil bellows was torn too? when i ran machine the bearings sounded great and it was very smooth running and spinning so i don't think there is any water damage to the spin bearings. but this tub nut does indicate a water leakage in this area. anyway, got out my slugging wrench by grainger and started giving it whacks with a really big hammer! |
Post# 387344 , Reply# 9   10/22/2009 at 22:55 (5,270 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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the nut started to turn and came off easily. the tub lifted right out! i was afraid i'd have to use my "tub puller" i made out of 2x4's and bolts that i used on my custom imperial earlier this summer. but it lifted right out and this is what presented itself to me next. the seal looks great! it did not leak when i ran it several days ago so i asumed the seal was fine. the outer tub however does have a lot more rust and corrosion than the 1967 wa2n model i took apart last week. the screws holding the tub support are completely corroded and will have to be cut out. the shafts look great, no damage to the agitator shaft at all when i removed the agitator. all in all i am pleased with it. |
Post# 387346 , Reply# 10   10/22/2009 at 22:59 (5,270 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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showing lots of gunk and grime plus someone's shirt or underwear entertwined in it as well! these frigidaire rollermatics are a challenge! now to figure out how to get that agitator apart without damaging it! dishwashers are so much easier! why the hell did i have to pick rollermatics to love and want to collect! |
Post# 387356 , Reply# 12   10/22/2009 at 23:22 (5,270 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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and he asked me if i knew where you could get a detergent cup. i don't at this point. maybe larry in parma at modern parts/ i can call him and check. i talked to him today actually. could you fix the one you have, or modify something to work. it's a pretty simple part really. there is another no i have for a parts place, it's 1-856-358-2436 and it was posted here awhile ago. now that i have free long distance with time warner phone service i can call them and check for you. i'm off tomorrow, i will try. |
Post# 387363 , Reply# 14   10/22/2009 at 23:32 (5,270 days old) by norfolksouthern ()   |   | |
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Your help is greatly appreciated, Pete. Thanks! NorfolkSouthern |
Post# 387371 , Reply# 15   10/22/2009 at 23:58 (5,270 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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i don't get that? you mean it wobbles? also i would not worry about detergent cup too much if everything else works! at least yours doesn't leak and you didn't ruin the motor trying to get pump impeller bolt out like i did on mine. also, your detergent cup looks different from mine, this is mine here. it's not that big of a deal if you have to throw some detergent into the wash, just enjoy it for the classic sears it is! it runs and doesn't leak! oh by the way, larry in parma does have motors for them! |
Post# 387439 , Reply# 16   10/23/2009 at 07:03 (5,270 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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Why would you want to go through the hassle of trying to remove the old bolts on the mechanism support? Just paint 'em over with POR-15 or Rustoleum spray, and forgetaboutit! With old Frigidaires' the less you have to do--- the better! |
Post# 387445 , Reply# 17   10/23/2009 at 07:31 (5,270 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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for Parts............. GO TO ... EASYAPLIANCEPARTS.COM They have parts for the older machines, at dirt cheap prices and shipping...... I have been stocking up on some extras..... I got a porcelain top and lid, and a drain hose for under $20.00 total...including the shipping....never hurts to check....some stuff NLA....I checked online first, could not believe parts were available NEW in the box, had to call to confirm availability, and they were special order but still got them in 14 days total!...still can't believe it! |
Post# 387446 , Reply# 18   10/23/2009 at 07:45 (5,270 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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EASYAPPLIANCEPARTS.COM 1-866-895-9295 Have model and parts numbers ready....it helps alot! 7am to 9pm eastern time...Mon - Fri 9am to 6pm Sat food for thought....for my model I got a pump, they NLA all the individual pieces to re-build the pump....but they DO sell the whole pump assembled.....just be on the lookout for things like this |
Post# 387477 , Reply# 19   10/23/2009 at 10:22 (5,270 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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steve, you're right i know. have never used that POR-15 yet but will look it up on web today. i took them off the other machines as i wanted to remove tub support and motor/transmission units. but on this one i will leave them there, machine runs fine, motor sounds great, as you said why bother with it. martin thanks, never dealt with easyparts before, will check em out today, tryin to help norfolk find that detergent cup. |
Post# 387555 , Reply# 20   10/23/2009 at 16:05 (5,269 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 387559 , Reply# 21   10/23/2009 at 16:22 (5,269 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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Yeah, those rubber mechanism supports are rare as hens teeth, old and brittle, so why risk damaging one (like I once did) and then you are dead in the water unless and until you can find another one. |
Post# 387575 , Reply# 22   10/23/2009 at 17:56 (5,269 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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mark michaels along with 5 water seals and an agitator ball kit (whatecver that is). but i agree 100%, only reason i took others out was to get to motor plus tub was so bad on that custom imperial i wanted to prime and paint it with about 10 coats which i did. i intend to put support and motor unit back in the custom imperial first of next week. here is a shot of tub after last coat of paint. |