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can someone identify this speed queen set?
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Post# 780773   9/1/2014 at 21:41 (3,518 days old) by bwoods ()        

This is a horrible picture, but for some of you Speed Queen afficionados, you may be able to identify it. Is this a 1970's set? If so, I assume it was manufactured byMcGraw Edison and has the solid tub and straight vane agitator. Correct or no.

Anyone have a set like this. I am mildly interested in getting it.


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Post# 780777 , Reply# 1   9/1/2014 at 21:54 (3,518 days old) by Dustin92 (Jackson, MI)        

Mid 90's, we bought a washer (ours was a low end, single speed) in 1994, and to this day it was the best washer we have ever owned. The only repair in the 13 years we owned it was a belt at about 11 years. I say go for it.

Post# 780870 , Reply# 2   9/2/2014 at 12:48 (3,517 days old) by bwoods ()        
thanks

Thanks, Dustin. Can you remember much about them like capacity, stainless tub? solid tub?
long spray rinse? neutral drain or spin drain?


Post# 780891 , Reply# 3   9/2/2014 at 14:01 (3,517 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Spin Drain... Long Spray...

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Malcolm

Post# 780897 , Reply# 4   9/2/2014 at 14:48 (3,517 days old) by washman (o)        
Tub is 3.3 cu ft

Stainless tub, not solid. Outer tub is porcelain-on-steel. Tranny is all metal. Has one belt that runs things. Plastic direct mounted pump on motor. Control panel comes open with ease, 2 self tapping sheet metal screws I think. Once open all innards are readily accessable.
Parts are available on Ebay as well.


Post# 780902 , Reply# 5   9/2/2014 at 15:16 (3,517 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        

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Barry, one way to tell the older solid tub machines from the newer perforated tubs, is by the lid.  

 

The solid tub machines have a side hinged lid, the newer perf-tub machines are rear hinged like a Maytag.

 

Another way to tell in this case, is by the color.   I believe almond appeared in '79-'80 and I also believe the last solid tub SQ washers were built in either 1977 or perhaps 1978.

 

Kevin


Post# 781095 , Reply# 6   9/3/2014 at 09:20 (3,516 days old) by bwoods ()        
thanks

Thanks for all the good info everyone.


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