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Thread Number: 21387
Welcoming the Westinghouse Washer |
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Post# 337039 3/23/2009 at 11:46 (5,506 days old) by turquoisedude  (.) |
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Post# 337040 , Reply# 1 3/23/2009 at 11:48 (5,506 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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I have absolutely no idea of what model number it is, though! I couldn't find a name plate anywhere inside or outside... It's a pretty simple control dial and it has an ajustable water level control. The dial and the name plate are a maroon finish - could that help indicate what model and year this is?? 
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Post# 337041 , Reply# 2 3/23/2009 at 11:49 (5,506 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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This doesn't look good, though | ||
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Post# 337042 , Reply# 3 3/23/2009 at 11:53 (5,506 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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It wasn't so bad...
The tub seemed to have slipped out of the framing on the sides (I think they called them 'snubbers'). With hubby's help (yes, he is still speaking to me and I have not been thrown out), the tub was at least re-seated. But something tells me there are screws or bolts missing - the top right side of the frame seems to be crying for a bolt to anchor the tub... Any thoughts???
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Post# 337043 , Reply# 4 3/23/2009 at 11:54 (5,506 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Doesn't that timer motor look familiar? | ||
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Post# 337046 , Reply# 5 3/23/2009 at 11:58 (5,506 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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And it's going to need a new boot....
As you can see, the boot is totally shot. I am launching an appeal to anyone who might know what model this is so that I can start my parts hunt. I seem to remember hearing that the boot from the 80's Westinghouse front-loaders might work. I am always glad to hear from anyone who's more experienced with this type of machine than I am!! 
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Post# 337056 , Reply# 6 3/23/2009 at 14:08 (5,506 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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I have two WCI - FL machines.... | ||
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Post# 337059 , Reply# 7 3/23/2009 at 14:17 (5,506 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Yes, please! | ||
| Post# 337071 , Reply# 8 3/23/2009 at 15:17 (5,506 days old) by kinnakeettom () | ||
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original pn Q-4688 | ||
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Post# 337072 , Reply# 9 3/23/2009 at 15:18 (5,506 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Post# 337849 , Reply# 10 3/26/2009 at 11:16 (5,503 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Paul, I'm sorry for the delay.......... | ||
| Post# 337856 , Reply# 11 3/26/2009 at 11:35 (5,503 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
Paul, have you offended the electronics Gods? | ||
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Post# 337870 , Reply# 12 3/26/2009 at 12:37 (5,503 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Just like that "somebody up there must like me" cu | ||
| Post# 338196 , Reply# 13 3/27/2009 at 16:21 (5,502 days old) by washendry (pinconning,mich) | ||
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Door Boot I have a new door boot for the Space Mate westinghouse, I don't know if it would work or not, Maybe someone like Greg would know, If you need measurments let me know!! Kim | ||
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Post# 338745 , Reply# 14 3/30/2009 at 07:38 (5,499 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Post# 338746 , Reply# 15 3/30/2009 at 07:40 (5,499 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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And some sad news about the Westy... | ||
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Post# 338814 , Reply# 17 3/30/2009 at 13:58 (5,499 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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The SpaceMate boot (Q-4689) won't work, I think it's too small. The Q-4688 boot for your washer are rare as hen's teeth and likely brittle and useless if you do find them. I used a 80's WCI boot, now NLA but still around at many parts companies. It works just fine but that lip on the outer rim makes it hard to close the door. I trimmed the lip off of my boot and it's much easier but this must be done very carefully as it has to be perfectly smooth to seal against the door-glass. The snubbers on the top of the drum should be seated on two metal plates bolted to the top frame. The side and bottom snubbers should be intact but they probably all need a good cleaning with steel wool and the snubbers themselves can be cleaned on very fine sandpaper until dull-looking. There are two springs on either side of the suspended assembly that can be adjusted if necessary, correct drum angle should be 28 degrees when full of water. Can you hear the timer motor running - or trying to run? If you remove the timer from the machine and run it, can you hear the escapement moving? Does the timer motor run when it's removed from the escapment? I have all the service lit. and parts info on these, they are fun to work on. To replace the boot, you have to separate the drum halves and use a large worm-gear clamp and lots of silicone to keep the boot on the drum. There is just enough room between the lip of the drum and the basket for the clamp with the screw/worm gear at the top. The fill-flume gave me a bit of trouble forcing me to remove the top weights a number of times but we'll go over that when you get that far. This is a great machine, you will have fun restoring and eventually using it for many years. 
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Post# 338838 , Reply# 18 3/30/2009 at 15:21 (5,499 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Good point about the timer motor
You know I just tried to run it in place... I'll pop it out and see if I can hear any kind of movement! Thanks! I still need to find the bolts that attach the metal plates to the frame - would you happen to know the thread size and length?? BTW, your Westy looks like mine and I love the turquoise laundry basket!! I think mine is going to need repainting - is that considered desecration?? | ||
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Post# 338897 , Reply# 19 3/30/2009 at 19:34 (5,499 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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