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Post# 467967 10/7/2010 at 23:51 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140  (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 467968 , Reply# 1 10/7/2010 at 23:54 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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After getting the transmission repaired, it was time to replace the pumps. There are two electric pumps in the machine, one for recirculation and one for drain. The drain pump was gone, and the recirculation was not in great shape so I set out to replace them both. Here are all of the parts I got to replace the pumps. Jed was visiting that weekend and he was a big help in doing this pump project.
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Post# 467969 , Reply# 2 10/7/2010 at 23:56 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 467970 , Reply# 3 10/7/2010 at 23:58 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 467972 , Reply# 4 10/8/2010 at 00:00 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 467973 , Reply# 5 10/8/2010 at 00:01 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 467974 , Reply# 6 10/8/2010 at 00:02 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 467975 , Reply# 7 10/8/2010 at 00:03 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 467976 , Reply# 8 10/8/2010 at 00:05 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Since along with the one of the pumps the only other thing missing from this machine was the agitator and cap, I had to replace it with something. I have a new old stock early 50's GE agitator that fits this machine perfectly. I couldn't decide between a black or turquoise cap, but I think I'm going to stick with the turquoise...
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Post# 467977 , Reply# 9 10/8/2010 at 00:06 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 467978 , Reply# 10 10/8/2010 at 00:07 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 467979 , Reply# 11 10/8/2010 at 00:08 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 467981 , Reply# 12 10/8/2010 at 00:11 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 467982 , Reply# 13 10/8/2010 at 00:12 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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| Post# 467983 , Reply# 14 10/8/2010 at 00:25 (4,946 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
anxiously waiting
for this post I have been!!!! Wow, it looks soooooo amazing all cleaned up!! I can't believe it. The blue speckled porcelain and the black agitator is absolutely stunning!!! Post# 467976 is my new background, greatest washer money shot ever. period.
I have to ask how you got the cabinet so white? Since it is not porcelain can it just be painted? Excellent job with this gem. | ||
| Post# 467984 , Reply# 15 10/8/2010 at 00:25 (4,946 days old) by A440 () | ||
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Fantastic Robert! What an awesome and rare find! I am glad that pump was able to work out! Looks showroom new! Brent | ||
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Post# 467986 , Reply# 17 10/8/2010 at 01:05 (4,946 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Beautiful Restoration  | ||
| Post# 467987 , Reply# 18 10/8/2010 at 01:07 (4,946 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
WHAT A WORK OF ART....
Speechless....
1. What technique did you use on the control panel or facia...? 2. What type of paint did you use...Please ? The tub look so good with that agitator, makes it a little modern nice contrast with all the colors it all comes very nicely together you most be a very proud owner i'm happy for you congratulations Robert. Darren k. | ||
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Post# 467995 , Reply# 19 10/8/2010 at 04:58 (4,946 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Wow!
Can't believe the difference between for and after! That machine looks good as new! Wonderful job!
Now about the cycle timer and wash timer. How do they work together? The cycle timer is the main timer and with the wash timer you can set how long the main wash takes? Interesting design with the darker/speckled part under the lid. | ||
| Post# 467996 , Reply# 20 10/8/2010 at 05:02 (4,946 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
Well Mr. Seger... | ||
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Post# 468002 , Reply# 21 10/8/2010 at 06:49 (4,946 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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'GE Row' | ||
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Post# 468003 , Reply# 22 10/8/2010 at 06:55 (4,946 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia) |
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Nice job | ||
| Post# 468006 , Reply# 23 10/8/2010 at 07:39 (4,946 days old) by robliverpool (england Liverpool) | ||
Lint Filter | ||
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Post# 468008 , Reply# 24 10/8/2010 at 08:01 (4,946 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Thanks everyone for the kind comments!
I have to ask how you got the cabinet so white? Since it is not porcelain can it just be painted?
Unlike most washers of the time the top isn't porcelain. The cabinet and top was in pretty rough shape cosmetically and the lid had quite a bit of rust on it. So first on the cabinet I used Brasso, fine steel wool (#000) and lots of elbow grease. That cleaned and shined it up beautifully, albeit hours of work. Then I sanded down the top and lid and used about seven coats of spray appliance epoxy, it looks practically brand new. Does it sound like it's older brother? I'll bet the electric pumps are quieter now as well. Sounds very similar, but this transmission is quieter after being restored and given fresh oil. Those old pumps were pretty quiet so the new ones are about the same sound wise. It looks as though you restored the logo / paint on the front of the machine. Did it just clean up that way or did you painstakingly repaint or refinish it? Nope, again I just used very fine steel wool, a light touch and Brasso which took off all of the old crud and grime that was on it. Now about the cycle timer and wash timer. How do they work together? Louis you set the main timer to wash and set the wash time timer to any amount of time from 3 to 20 minutes. The main timer pauses during wash until the wash timer rotates down to 3 at which point the main timer takes back over. Looking at the lint filter it looks like new did you have to replace that as well Nope, those are original, the screen flush works really well in keeping them clean automatically. | ||
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Post# 468009 , Reply# 25 10/8/2010 at 08:09 (4,946 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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See you tomorrow! | ||
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Post# 468011 , Reply# 27 10/8/2010 at 09:21 (4,946 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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WOW..... speechless! | ||
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Post# 468014 , Reply# 28 10/8/2010 at 10:00 (4,945 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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| Post# 468020 , Reply# 29 10/8/2010 at 11:11 (4,945 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA) | ||
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Beautiful job! Wow - I am really impressed with how this came out! Stunning! I am curious about what happened to the original agitator. It looks like it was in the "before" picture (?) Did you have to break it to get it out? The later replacement with the turquoise cap looks great! Kudos! | ||
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Post# 468023 , Reply# 30 10/8/2010 at 11:31 (4,945 days old) by Pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI) |
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GORGEOUS!!!! | ||
| Post# 468024 , Reply# 31 10/8/2010 at 11:41 (4,945 days old) by mixfinder () | ||
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Original The was found with a missing pump and no agitator. | ||
| Post# 468026 , Reply# 32 10/8/2010 at 12:46 (4,945 days old) by jamman_98 (Columbia, SC) | ||
Question about how it works
I remember your video on the 1947 GE and how the water runs down the agitator and trips the gizmo (forgive my technical term) that starts the agitation. I noticed that you had to put a hole in the side of the agitator for the water to spill into the outer tub (I'm guessing here) Is that correct? I'd love to see this machine in action too. Hope you can make a video to show the two machines. How you find such machines never ceases to amaze me.
Thanks joe jamman_98 This post was last edited 10/08/2010 at 13:55 | ||
| Post# 468027 , Reply# 33 10/8/2010 at 12:50 (4,945 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
It's gorgeous, Robert
I actually think the dark poreclain against the white is more striking than the other AW 6.
Reply # 8, the close-up of the tub with the speckled charcoal, the white, the green, the black, it's just breath-taking, glistens like a painted masterpiece. The PUMP: When you restored the first AW 6 and made the movies, I really thought I was hearing things during the "Empty" cycle. You had the original pump, but it sounded exactly like the one in my Aunt Alice's plastic 90's GE, that futuristic whirring/whining sound. It was surprising to see GE using that pump again, one designed 40 years ago. Do you remember? | ||
| Post# 468028 , Reply# 34 10/8/2010 at 12:58 (4,945 days old) by mixfinder () | ||
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There's a Hole There was an opening in the agitator of pre filter flo washers to let water accumulate in the outer tub to trip the pressure switch. | ||
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Post# 468050 , Reply# 35 10/8/2010 at 18:02 (4,945 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Wow | ||
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Post# 468052 , Reply# 36 10/8/2010 at 18:09 (4,945 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 468079 , Reply# 38 10/8/2010 at 20:57 (4,945 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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I am curious about what happened to the original agitator. It looks like it was in the "before" picture (?) Did you have to break it to get it out?
The original agitator was missing, for the original pictures I took I put that agitator from my 1947 GE and put it in the new machine temporarily. I remember your video on the 1947 GE and how the water runs down the agitator and trips the gizmo (forgive my technical term) that starts the agitation. I noticed that you had to put a hole in the side of the agitator for the water to spill into the outer tub (I'm guessing here) Is that correct? Actually Joe this replacement agitator was made to be either a standard over the top of the tub agitator or a "center drain" agitator. The agitator has break out cutouts that are sealed, but you can easily break them out to use as a center drain agitator. The center drain agitators were used from 1947 into the 50's for the early AW5 machines. So I used my Dremel tool to pop out those inserts, it was really easy to do. Do you remember? I sure do Mike :-) | ||
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Post# 468084 , Reply# 39 10/8/2010 at 23:00 (4,945 days old) by spiralator60 (Los Angeles) |
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Job Well Done! Congratulations and thanks for showing us the results of this project, Robert! Question: How many hours would you say it took for this restoration/repair, from start to finish? | ||
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Post# 468087 , Reply# 40 10/8/2010 at 23:51 (4,945 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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| Post# 468110 , Reply# 41 10/9/2010 at 04:53 (4,945 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Robert, great work, as always. I like that it is "ALL Automatic". Shined up like a new penny. arthur | ||
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Post# 468113 , Reply# 42 10/9/2010 at 06:01 (4,945 days old) by Easyspindry (Winston-Salem, NC) |
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Another great restoration Robert, your work is amazing!!! It is a great looking machine. I am impressed with GE during that period much moreso than these days. Thanks for sharing. Jerry Gay | ||
| Post# 468118 , Reply# 43 10/9/2010 at 06:46 (4,945 days old) by vivalalavatrice () | ||
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Robert, if you weren't there I couldn't have done so many jobs you've seen!! GREAT! You're my "MAGISTER"! Diomede | ||
| Post# 468330 , Reply# 44 10/10/2010 at 10:51 (4,943 days old) by best-cleaning () | ||
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Hi Robert! Congratulations on the machine! I never thought that you would use spray epoxy. I used spray in some restoration and it really does a great job. Congrats again. Rodrigo. | ||
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Post# 468431 , Reply# 45 10/10/2010 at 21:23 (4,943 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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An exquisite restoration as always. You really do have special powers when it comes to washers. | ||
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