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Thread Number: 31561
rollermatic #6 getting ready for a tuneup |
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| Post# 476196 11/18/2010 at 22:11 (4,906 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
this turquoise rollermatic is my 6th and probably last frigidaire rollermatic i will be owning (although never say never).
i picked it up earlier this year from a member in maryland. i would imagine it is a 66 or 67 model because there is no overload protector on the control panel like the earlier 65's had. 
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| Post# 476197 , Reply# 1 11/18/2010 at 22:18 (4,906 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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it is a | ||
| Post# 476199 , Reply# 2 11/18/2010 at 22:25 (4,906 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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it is kinda unique in that
it has a small load/normal load dial that mechanically moves a lever that kicks the timer escapement into two different gears. so the timer will advance at 2 different increments, hence providing for a faster fill and shorter wash and spin time as well.
my 65 custom imperial also uses this dual escapement timer but has an electric relay that moves the lever back and forth, depending on the cycle and options selected. one of my other custom deluxes also has this dial and timer and if i remember correctly the increments are 45 seconds or 70 seconds. i timed it about 3 months ago, i could be mistaken here. 
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| Post# 476200 , Reply# 3 11/18/2010 at 22:31 (4,906 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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it also has a seperate dial for wash and | ||
| Post# 476203 , Reply# 4 11/18/2010 at 22:37 (4,906 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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being a custom deluxe
it also has the two speed motor that the deluxe models lack. it turns at 1725/1140 rpms.
in fact i just bought an extra motor from mark michaels this week. and here is the timer dial pic. it has the soak cycle that it seems like they all had, at least all of mine. and since it uses a timed fill vs a metered fill when you want a light or normal wash verses a heavy wash you simply advance the dial to the proper spot once it's fill is complete. 
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| Post# 476205 , Reply# 5 11/18/2010 at 22:39 (4,906 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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it looks in good shape all over | ||
| Post# 476206 , Reply# 6 11/18/2010 at 22:41 (4,906 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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tub looks fine | ||
| Post# 476207 , Reply# 7 11/18/2010 at 22:47 (4,906 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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and that wonderful
jet cone pulsator agitator looks like new! little dirt here and there but that will wipe off easily.
when i rebuild them i completely tear them down and rust proof and paint both outer tub and outside of inner tub. everything comes off and gets checked out, cleaned, and lubed where needed. it takes me about 4 months per machine as i take my good old time! i have machine number 4 in peices at this moment. it should be done by january and i hope to start on this one by springtime. 
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| Post# 476208 , Reply# 8 11/18/2010 at 22:50 (4,906 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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it fits right in | ||
| Post# 476209 , Reply# 9 11/18/2010 at 22:52 (4,906 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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and if all goes well | ||
Post# 476609 , Reply# 10 11/21/2010 at 08:52 (4,904 days old) by joelippard  (Hickory) |
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Pete | ||
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Post# 476612 , Reply# 11 11/21/2010 at 09:25 (4,904 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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COOL! That is real beauty, there, Pete! I can't wait to see your progress and the final results on this one. And I must admit that I am a teensy bit envious of you for having found a superb turquoise model! LOL
Dumb question - do similar-era Frigidaire dryers turn up in your searches? A matching Custom Deluxe dryer would be a wonderful find for you! | ||
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Post# 476613 , Reply# 12 11/21/2010 at 09:29 (4,904 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Wash and rinse temp selections | ||
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Post# 476615 , Reply# 13 11/21/2010 at 09:36 (4,904 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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REMOVING ALUMINUM PULSATOR NUTS | ||
| Post# 476617 , Reply# 14 11/21/2010 at 09:44 (4,904 days old) by VintageDW () | ||
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Great looking machines! The only washers and dryers I've ever found in this area are wood paneled Kenmores...in abundance. | ||
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Post# 476622 , Reply# 15 11/21/2010 at 10:13 (4,904 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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when you want a light or normal wash verses a heavy wash you
Peter, I believe that is an incorrect statement. Since the release of the Unimatics, you did not have to do that. You simply set the timer for the soill level (time) you wanteed the load to be washed and the timer took all that into consideration after filling. That haws always been my experience with Unimatics, Multimatics and Rollermatics. But I will add a disclaimer here--I've only used Unimatics and that was not a problem. With multimatics and roller matics, I only used models with the water level knob with the dual speed timer escapement. I noticed on your less deluxe models what you state is probably actual reality, but I've neve used one that low in the product line. But with This particular custom Deluxe, what I've said is still valid, no need to advance timer after fill, it's all done automatically once you set the timer dial and then push in the timer to start the washer.
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| Post# 476628 , Reply# 16 11/21/2010 at 10:43 (4,904 days old) by christfr (st louis mo) | ||
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| Post# 476677 , Reply# 17 11/21/2010 at 16:41 (4,903 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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thanks,
paul, dryers?? i'm probably an idiot but when i got this blue one from the very nice member in maryland he had a 1965 custom imperial in white if i remember correctly. i almost took it but opted out. my 1965 custom imperial is turquoise just like this one above and i figured since the dryer was white it would not match.
but it would have kinda matched my 1965 custom deluxe which is also white. it was tough decision and i decided i just didn't have the room to display it properly next to my rollermatic washers. but he did send me home with a pretty 1960something frigidaire dryer. not sure the year but it kinda matches the console on my pink machine. i can't display it with my washers so i have it in the laundry room next to the frigidaire dryer i use as a main machine. i also brought home 2 frigidaire dryers from member "18 mill st" last year when i visited him and picked up 3 rollermatic washers. once again i know i was a fool to pass on that beautiful custom imperial dryer! joe- i agree, i also love the simplicity of the rollermatic design! each time i tear one down i marvel at it! and that pulsator nut is the hardest part! i dread the last 2 machines i have to tackle! once the nut comes loose i know i am home free! combo 52-thanks for the tip on the torch! almost tried it but was afraid i would damage the jet cone agitator. will wrap a heat shield of aluminum in it when i do! vintage dw- never say never, they will come your way when you least expect. appliance miracles happen here! appnut- good question? am i right or wrong here. i will check on that by running my machines that are together and get back on it. a couple of mine have a full load/small load section on the fill then followed by heavy, normal, light. if you set it for small load it simply gives a shorter time period fill. then you can select either heavy, normal etc. and this changes wash time. i do know all the rollermatics i have are time filled so i don't see how the timer could fill and then wash at different time lengths if you didn't move the dial. but again i'll do some research on mine. christfr-thanks for the encouragement! back to the dryers. wanted to do a thread on the beautiful dryer i got in maryland this year, will post it seperately here, probably later tonite! and the other two as well. | ||
| Post# 476704 , Reply# 18 11/21/2010 at 17:35 (4,903 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
PETE: Reply # 8, the pink & green together--gorgeous!
As nice as your new machine is, I can't get over the beauty of the simple control panel and the elegant pink body. Must have missed your thread about the pink lady. I'd love to have her.
To Bob's point, the cool thing about most Frigidaire timers is that no matter what time or soil level you select, even just 3, 2, or 1 minute, the timer "knows" and the wasing starts when the machine has filled whether normal, small or unavailable. You don't have to adjust the dial. But your note above sounds like they had another set-up. Interesting. Let us know. To Paul's point, rinse temps dials were standard on the Custom Deluxe, Imperial and Custom Imperial models, unless programmed, and then cold was an option. Love how wide the Roller Tub is #9. Nice shot. Guess you'll be smokin' some pulsator nuts real soon ;-> | ||
| Post# 476738 , Reply# 19 11/21/2010 at 19:04 (4,903 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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the pink one was
white till i sprayed the body. did not want to mess with the top so i left it white. i think it looks good that way.
and that is a shot of what used to my living room where furniture and a tv and a computer once were! now that wall or aisle as it is has 4 rollermatics, the pink, one white and 2 turquoise. opposite wall has a maytag 606h and another rollermatic being rebuilt now. and one of my bendix's. and on the other wall is a 1-18 that i use frequently. final wall has a futon for my dog duke to lay on and supervise my work! have not done a thread on the pink machine yet, it's a deluxe model from new orleans. owner gave it to me and i had jim the trucker ship it last year. it's all rebuilt and runs great! new set of clutch linings in it is all that needed replaced. i did strip it down completely and painted and rust proofed tub area. when i get all done i will do a thread on the whole room, sometime next year. here's a pic of the pink one's control panel. i love the simplicity of the bol models too! 
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| Post# 476740 , Reply# 20 11/21/2010 at 19:06 (4,903 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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another peek | ||
| Post# 476741 , Reply# 21 11/21/2010 at 19:08 (4,903 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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one more | ||
| Post# 476742 , Reply# 22 11/21/2010 at 19:11 (4,903 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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here's the maytag | ||
| Post# 476743 , Reply# 23 11/21/2010 at 19:16 (4,903 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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well | ||
| Post# 476773 , Reply# 24 11/21/2010 at 21:19 (4,903 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
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There it is--your Normal/Small on the main dial
I've seen this in other brands, where you have to advance the dial after the fill for less than maximum wash time, but not on Frigidaires--how cool. And never would have guessed that the white- on -pink was not original. It's really neat looking. Here's a dial similar to yours: you have to advance if you want less than fifteen minutes, and although the load size isn't marked, you can move it to the second fill dot for a small load. Thank you for the close-ups.
I think you asked about the small load/ normal load timer increments. On Multis and Rollers it's 30 seconds and 60 seconds, respectively. 
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Post# 476775 , Reply# 25 11/21/2010 at 21:28 (4,903 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Peter, the Deluxe models do not have a water level knob. Yes, you set the water level on the timer for small or full load sizes when you start the machine. However, there is no difference in the rinse fill-it's always full water level fill. That's not the case on machines with the load selector knob. The timer advances at quicker increments all through out the cycle, including the rinse fill. Downside to this feature is the overflow rinses are minimal. Especiallly obn the wash cycle overflow rinse.
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