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Thread Number: 25699
What's Under that Maytag Cover ??? |
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| Post# 395117 11/22/2009 at 15:13 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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| Post# 395118 , Reply# 1 11/22/2009 at 15:14 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Just got in from New Jersey | ||
| Post# 395120 , Reply# 2 11/22/2009 at 15:15 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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What the ???? | ||
| Post# 395122 , Reply# 3 11/22/2009 at 15:16 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Tah Dah !!!! | ||
| Post# 395123 , Reply# 4 11/22/2009 at 15:18 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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He Needs a Bath Bad | ||
| Post# 395124 , Reply# 5 11/22/2009 at 15:21 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Ah !!! That's Better | ||
| Post# 395126 , Reply# 6 11/22/2009 at 15:23 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Now Check this Out... | ||
| Post# 395127 , Reply# 7 11/22/2009 at 15:24 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Be Back in a while. | ||
| Post# 395141 , Reply# 8 11/22/2009 at 17:06 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Well,
First thing in order is a New Plug. Nearly crumbled in my hand. But Thank you Robert,,, The Brake works just fine as you told me about spinning the tub. I can't seem to figure out how you open that "Door" on the Back of the Machine. and That hose that runs up to (I'm Guessing) the fill flume. Does that need to come off ? I'm sort of nervous about removing anything until I have some guidence. Thanks Unimatic Experts. Any scans or previous posts would be greatly appreciated. Going back out to do some detailing. 
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| Post# 395144 , Reply# 9 11/22/2009 at 17:16 (5,260 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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| Post# 395150 , Reply# 10 11/22/2009 at 17:53 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Thanks Jed. | ||
| Post# 395157 , Reply# 11 11/22/2009 at 18:49 (5,260 days old) by maytag63 (South Berwick, Maine) | ||
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| Post# 395160 , Reply# 12 11/22/2009 at 19:08 (5,260 days old) by washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
Talk about a dream coming true! | ||
| Post# 395161 , Reply# 13 11/22/2009 at 19:09 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Thank you Jason. | ||
Post# 395164 , Reply# 14 11/22/2009 at 19:40 (5,260 days old) by gadgetgary  (Bristol,CT) |
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Congrats Eddie | ||
| Post# 395167 , Reply# 15 11/22/2009 at 19:48 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Update | ||
| Post# 395168 , Reply# 16 11/22/2009 at 19:51 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Rubbin' and Polishin' | ||
| Post# 395169 , Reply# 17 11/22/2009 at 19:53 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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I can't belive... | ||
| Post# 395170 , Reply# 18 11/22/2009 at 19:54 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Just a littleLove | ||
| Post# 395172 , Reply# 19 11/22/2009 at 20:15 (5,260 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Congratulations, the chrome and porcelain, gleam. Best of luck. arthur | ||
| Post# 395173 , Reply# 20 11/22/2009 at 20:17 (5,260 days old) by agirlsgottaknow () | ||
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wow! I'm so happy! He looks beautiful! I can't wait for more updates! | ||
| Post# 395174 , Reply# 21 11/22/2009 at 20:27 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Thanks | ||
| Post# 395181 , Reply# 22 11/22/2009 at 20:58 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Chechin' Out | ||
| Post# 395186 , Reply# 23 11/22/2009 at 21:09 (5,260 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
That Is very very Purdy ! Eddie. I can see the LOVE you have put back in him already he is going to beeeeee spoiled! I hope everything works out for you, and cant wait to see what happens next all the best to you. P.S. I am sorry you did make it to Martin's ( yogitunes ) place yesterday it was a really a beautiful event ! missed ya. Darren k | ||
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Post# 395219 , Reply# 24 11/22/2009 at 23:49 (5,260 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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That is AWESOME EDDIE!!! | ||
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Post# 395231 , Reply# 25 11/23/2009 at 00:05 (5,260 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 395239 , Reply# 26 11/23/2009 at 00:19 (5,260 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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Does it have the overflow rinse or 2 rinses? | ||
| Post# 395243 , Reply# 27 11/23/2009 at 00:30 (5,260 days old) by westingman123 () | ||
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Now that's a dramatic change. Simply beautiful. Anxiously awaiting the results of test runs! | ||
| Post# 395254 , Reply# 28 11/23/2009 at 04:31 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Thanks Guys
I have to go out in the garage and just make sure I am not dreaming this. Today is new hoses and plug day. Hopefully I can do a couple of tests. Thanks for the Compliments and Good Wishes Everyone. Can anyone get me on the path to finding a New Dial and Parts Source ? I never ever thought I would be asking that question. 
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| Post# 395270 , Reply# 29 11/23/2009 at 07:10 (5,260 days old) by toggleswitch2 () | ||
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And you didn't stop in to say *HI*? Congrats! | ||
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Post# 395326 , Reply# 30 11/23/2009 at 11:09 (5,260 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Simply Marvelous!!!
Eddie, that Frigidaire washer is just fantastic! Talk about finding gold in what looks like dust!!! I am betting that the washer will start up and work like a charm. Don't forget to use a grounded supply cord to replace ol' crumbly there! If I didn't already mention this, try Modern Parts House in Parma, Ohio (216-661-6966 speak to Larry). Can't wait to see the electrical and water tests!! | ||
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Post# 395343 , Reply# 31 11/23/2009 at 12:18 (5,260 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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Post# 395350 , Reply# 32 11/23/2009 at 12:52 (5,260 days old) by circlew (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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Very nice! Happy to hear you were able to get this after all. Hope you will be able to find a new dial without too much trouble. | ||
| Post# 395351 , Reply# 33 11/23/2009 at 13:11 (5,260 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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OK | ||
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Post# 395360 , Reply# 34 11/23/2009 at 14:09 (5,259 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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(Green Acres) expierience is next to none. | ||
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Post# 395362 , Reply# 35 11/23/2009 at 14:22 (5,259 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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| Post# 395397 , Reply# 36 11/23/2009 at 17:51 (5,259 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Hey Guys and Gals
Paul... Thanks, But here on Cape Cod our Electrisical panel allows us to go up to 14 not 12. So, I can have the MobileMaid and the 1-18 and still have the ShowTime Rotisserie Plugged in too, That equals 14 as I have a Pork Roast in and in hasn't blown the generator yet.LOL And Lisa is still waiting in the rain for some eggs from Alice. ROFLMAO !!! Ben, Thank you so much as I have to do this right. I don't want to toast anything and if you have the pics on changing out that plug... Obrigado (Thanks) . It's just so great of all the compliments and support from all you guys. This is the Crown Jewel. And I don't want anything to go awry. And Thanks Robert for this page. I can't imagine any of us would be pulled together if it was not for Automatic washer.org. This is probably one of the most peaceful pages left , that friends are helping each other making their dreams come a reality. Imagine,,, Finding a memory and it comes back to life to revisit. Thanks everyone for all your help. Eddie | ||
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Post# 395468 , Reply# 37 11/23/2009 at 21:55 (5,259 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Eddie - I discovered that my photos of the change over weren't very helpful. So instead I've posted a copy of the WO-65-2 wiring diagram. I assume that you'll want to bi-pass the pesky lid switch. Here are the simple instructions: A. Wire the new black from the cord to the Motor protector: In purple I've drawn the new path of the new black wire. You'll unplug the black wire leading between the motor protector and the lid switch and plug the new black wire from the new cord to the motor protector. This will remove the lid switch from the circuit entirely and you can remove all wires from it. I've found that you can find new 'Douglas' connectors at your local ACE or Hardware store. They'll have blue insulators around them. B. Now - the more important part. The white wire from the new cord will need to go to the following: 1. Timer Motor 2. The white lead down to the motor trip solenoid 3. The white lead down to the water valves More than likely the wires up to the timer are still good so you should be able to solder a connection to that wire. Check to see what condition the wires are that lead from the timer down to the motor and the water valve. If they are still soft and are not brittle, you can continue to use those and wire straight into the two white leads. I took the new green ground lead and put a round connector on it and fastened it to one of the upper inspection cover screws. In the next post you'll see a photo of the WO-65 leaning on it's side, and you can see where I fastened the green grounding screw. Let us know if you need any more help. I've scanned and had Robert post a good deal of Frigidaire literature on the Service Manual section of the main page. There is a .pdf dedicated to the WO-65/WO-65-2 Unimatics. Breeze through that if you need further help, or go through Robert's copy of the Unimatic re-opperation manual, full of goodies on the transmission rebuild. Once you get it rewired, as Robert suggested in an earlier thread, put some hot water down the drain tube to get the carbon seal in the pump lubricated. I would rock the motor fan back and forth by hand to make sure everything is free before applying electricity. Plug it in and put it in the RINSE portion of the cycle. Let it pulsate for a few minutes, turn it off, and put it in spin to see how the bearing sounds. If you don't have a screaming Unimatic, and the pump seal is holding you may have a keeper on your hands! Congrats! The WO-65 washers are one of my favorites. Truly one of the most enjoy washers in my basement - by novices and washer lovers alike. Ben CLICK HERE TO GO TO swestoyz's LINK 
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Post# 395470 , Reply# 38 11/23/2009 at 21:57 (5,259 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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| Post# 395587 , Reply# 39 11/24/2009 at 10:08 (5,259 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you !!! | ||
| Post# 395594 , Reply# 40 11/24/2009 at 10:30 (5,259 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
Hey Brother Eddie! Congrats on the most fun Frigi around
I'm sure you'll have it mint in no time. The help from Ben on the cord is fantastic. Ungrounded, mine should be replaced soon, and now thanks to you guys, I know how to do it. To inspire you to forge onward, here's a pic of your baby's twin. Your washtub is in WAY better condition than mine. Yours looks brand new!!! Do you have a theory about that or some info. 
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| Post# 395602 , Reply# 41 11/24/2009 at 10:45 (5,259 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Hi Mike.
So far before we see if there is anything wrong, I'm thinking about Coldspot66's theory. John said he had heard that alot of women who bought these machines were afraid of them. Used them briefly and then moved on. I didn't do anything to the tub except wipe it down with mild detergent and warm water. I put nothing on the Pulsator rubber either. The outer cabinet was sprayed down with Greased Lightening, Rinsed and Dried. I then used a series of Rubbing Compounds and Mother's Carnuba Wax. I'm off to Lowes to get some New Hoses, Clamps etc. So... If I gain anything today mechanically, I'll post it or start a New Thread. Thanks for writing. Eddie | ||
| Post# 395703 , Reply# 43 11/24/2009 at 20:34 (5,258 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
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John's theory
seems a perfect explanation and I'm envious that I didn't think of it myself. Imagine watching a WO-65-2 with the lid almost all the way open, lid switch not yet activated, witnessing the water all but disappear from the tub, listening to the roar of the hurling water, then watching in disbelief as the tub spins faster and faster till it "relaxes" at 1140 rpm's. It's 1952 (?), --still don't know the exact year of our babies-- the startled woman is 60 years old and she's used a wringer washer all her life; and now for her sixtieth birthday, her husband has bought her this machine from the future. Yes, I can see how a Unimatic could scare an old woman out of using it. And we washer folk wish we could dive right in and have to hold ourselves back from doing so. Here's my inferior tub interior. Wish I could get it to look like yours. So how did you make out today? 
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| Post# 395709 , Reply# 44 11/24/2009 at 20:51 (5,258 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Well, | ||
| Post# 395720 , Reply# 45 11/24/2009 at 21:32 (5,258 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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| Post# 395722 , Reply# 46 11/24/2009 at 21:34 (5,258 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
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It's beautiful--thanks | ||
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Post# 395736 , Reply# 47 11/24/2009 at 23:08 (5,258 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Wow its just beautiful Eddy, congratulations 100 times over. Isn't that porcelain just amazing!!! Did you get the cord changed? To change the cord, undo all the old electrical tape and follow the black and white wires out of the cord. Those are where you need to connect the new cord's black and white wires. Connect the green wire of the new cord to a metal screw on the cabinet. After that just be sure to pour hot water down the drain hose to prime the pump seal. Look for leaks. | ||
| Post# 395749 , Reply# 48 11/25/2009 at 02:54 (5,258 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Hi Everyone
Thanks Robert. Thanks Rick. Well, It's almost 4 AM and I have to get back on the road to NJ for about 3-4 days. I don't want to hit much traffic today. So As soon as I get back, I'll resume the start up procedure. Mike... use that 3M sponge/scrubby very wet and DO NOT use heavy pressure. I use it like wet sandpaper. Just the weight of your hand should do it. Everyone have a Nice Thanksgiving. Eddie This could be a dangerous trip. Me in new Jersey, Laptop, Craig's List, and an Empty truck. | ||
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