Thread Number: 58363
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Hotpoint 9544 fl bearing replacement help needed |
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Post# 808804   2/11/2015 at 15:11 (3,361 days old) by ricky5050 (Durham Britain)   |   | |
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My mums hotpoint washer reaches the ripe old age of 26 this year. And because it's lasted so well it's become a family joke that we never let it die !
It was bought in the hot summer of 1989 when her servis auto shook itself to bits and even though I tried to repair it I couldn't. I probably shouldn't have tried as it was my gcse year and should have been revising ! Our family were going through financial difficulties , and we couldn't afford to replace her machine so she used a very elderly hoover single tub until she had saved enough for the hotpoint. Only it didn't work out like that. My dad decided he needed a car ! He used the money to buy a ancient triumph sight unseen. The car came , it was a heap needing welding , mum furious , me not to unhappy as now had an old car ( I learned to drive in it ) and we still used the single tub and spinner rinse. But more money was saved and the hotpoint purchased. Since that day it has washed day in day out and only officially broke down twice ! I say that as I've always been aware if it wasn't sounding quite right etc It's had a new belt, about 10 sets of carbon rods, the motor reconditioned last year and a replacement door ( second hand ) but this was due to falling step ladders breaking original. So all in all its been very reliable. My mum is in a position now to easily buy a new one but along with my mission she's happy with it. It washes hot washes quick , unlike relatives slow modern washers and she's always happy with the clean clothes she hangs on the line. But I noticed a rumble and rattle during spin and ordered a new spider and bearing kit from eBay ( genuine hotpoint ) and have set about their installation , and that's where I need your help guys.
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Post# 808805 , Reply# 1   2/11/2015 at 15:12 (3,361 days old) by ricky5050 (Durham Britain)   |   | |
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The previous pic shows the beginning to remove the front. This one you can see the front panel removed for easy access
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Post# 808806 , Reply# 2   2/11/2015 at 15:14 (3,361 days old) by ricky5050 (Durham Britain)   |   | |
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Post# 808808 , Reply# 3   2/11/2015 at 15:21 (3,361 days old) by ricky5050 (Durham Britain)   |   | |
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I've now eventually got the pulley removed and tried to hammer the spider and drum through bearings but they won't budge. I've been using a rubber mallet so here's where I need your help !
1) how do I release drum from front when it seems to be stuck to bearings. I've soaked with wd40 but it's not moving. 2) do I try hitting with regular hammer as if I damage spider it wont matter as I've got a new one. but on downside if it still doesn't budge it may damage threaded end and not go back together ( so we could use it until it really dies ) 3) buy a new machine ! So what do you suggest I do ! Many thanks Richard
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Post# 809007 , Reply# 5   2/13/2015 at 02:32 (3,359 days old) by Alanlondon (London)   |   | |
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..now I've put my glasses on this morning I can see that the pulley is already off. |
Post# 809267 , Reply# 8   2/14/2015 at 13:31 (3,358 days old) by ricky5050 (Durham Britain)   |   | |
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Thanks guys ! I got a reet big hammer and after a good clout out popped the drum ! Now then I've only gone and lost the new spider and bearings. I'll look again tomorrow we've put it somewhere safe !!! I need to see the new bearings before I try to hammer out the old ones. Does a bearing come away from the plastic drum or leave a metal shell in the tub ? When I find the new ones I'll know more !
Here are some pics of the drum and spider. My mam is a fan of liquids detergent and never used a powder and loves her fabric softener. She never presses 1/2 load. Add to that her love of a good 60 c wash for towels. The machine is quite clean. But there is 26 years of crud on the spider and a bit of grime on bank of outer drum. Just thought you guys might like to see the spider as there has been talk of liquids dissolving the aluminium. She has a soft water area but to be fair the spider hasn't dissolved like I thought it might Now to replace the bearings - hopefully !! |
Post# 809268 , Reply# 9   2/14/2015 at 13:33 (3,358 days old) by ricky5050 (Durham Britain)   |   | |
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Post# 809395 , Reply# 10   2/15/2015 at 12:50 (3,357 days old) by ricky5050 (Durham Britain)   |   | |
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I found where is put them safe and replaced the spider and bearings. It's all back together ! The nut undid its self first test. So I have re tightned it. Hopefully tight enough. It's an old n rusty machine but hopefully trusty !
Mam has a washed planned tomorrow ! Fingers crossed Richard |
Post# 809950 , Reply# 12   2/18/2015 at 13:28 (3,354 days old) by ricky5050 (Durham Britain)   |   | |
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