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Thread Number: 22460
Well, I got a Bendix machine today... |
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| Post# 351576 , Reply# 1 5/25/2009 at 17:39 (5,442 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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The logo 
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| Post# 351578 , Reply# 2 5/25/2009 at 17:40 (5,442 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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The front plate 
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| Post# 351579 , Reply# 3 5/25/2009 at 17:41 (5,442 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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the under-side 
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| Post# 351580 , Reply# 4 5/25/2009 at 17:41 (5,442 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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the knobs 
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| Post# 351581 , Reply# 5 5/25/2009 at 17:43 (5,442 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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The drum even came with clothes 
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| Post# 351582 , Reply# 6 5/25/2009 at 17:43 (5,442 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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The back plate 
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| Post# 351583 , Reply# 7 5/25/2009 at 17:44 (5,442 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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The hatch. What is this used for? 
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| Post# 351584 , Reply# 8 5/25/2009 at 17:45 (5,442 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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the Bendix 
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| Post# 351586 , Reply# 9 5/25/2009 at 17:50 (5,442 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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The guy also noted that if I did not come to get it, someone from Cincinnati would. Volvoguy87, would that be you by any chance? If it is, good looking out, a machine like this can't be crushed. | ||
| Post# 351597 , Reply# 10 5/25/2009 at 19:13 (5,442 days old) by saltysam () | ||
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The hatch. What is this used for? Hey SupremeWhirlpol, that would be the lint trap. open that up and it will probably be built up with lint, soap scum and god know's what else.......nice machine! mark | ||
| Post# 351628 , Reply# 11 5/25/2009 at 20:57 (5,442 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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Thanks Saltysam for the info. I am mostly a Whirlpool/Kenmore person(that's mostly what's in my area), and I know nothing about these older machines. | ||
| Post# 351630 , Reply# 12 5/25/2009 at 21:04 (5,442 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Post# 351639 , Reply# 13 5/25/2009 at 21:59 (5,442 days old) by volvoguy87  (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Not me.
I posted here to see if anyone else was interested before making a move. I didn't contact him because I was sure you wanted it. As I posted before, I don't want one of these yet and would only have gotten it if it were in danger of being crushed. I'm glad you got it and I hope you have fun with it. I know little of these machines, but what little I know follows: This model must be bolted down. I think it tumbles only one way. It has a pretty sorry extraction due to a small drum and low spin RPMs. It isn't the most effective washer. These Bendix Bolt Down front loaders were the first automatic washers in the US. They hit the market in 1938 and were produced into the 1950s, with a break during WWII, although some were produced for military use at that time. There were automatic versions and semi-automatic versions (user had to switch from wash to spin). Most of the Bendix washers produced of this design were the diving bell shape like yours, but there was also a full cabinet with a neat art deco design theme available on more expensive models. Since these Bendix washers were in production so long, they aren't as rare as you might think. Please post lots of pics and eventually videos. Dave I hope your washer-mobile holds out for awhile more. Getting a new car is a pain so I hope you don't have to do it soon. | ||
| Post# 351752 , Reply# 15 5/26/2009 at 05:02 (5,442 days old) by hilovane (Columbus OH) | ||
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These particular Bendix washers (with whatever manufacturing updates occured) were mainstays in laundrettes for decades; many were still in service well into the '70s. | ||
| Post# 351797 , Reply# 17 5/26/2009 at 07:24 (5,442 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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OH!! It was Soberleaf who called, good looking out. Is it possible to find the seal to the outer drum and the seal for the main bearing? Will I have to have them custom made? | ||
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Post# 351804 , Reply# 19 5/26/2009 at 07:40 (5,442 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Good save!
That looks like a pretty old model alright! I don't have any specific information on Bendix machines like service manuals, but I have a set of home appliance repair books that feature a Bendix machines as illustrations - there is a good section on how the high-speed spin clutches engage in a Bendix. Let me know if this would help and I will be happy to copy the pages and send them to you.
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Post# 352184 , Reply# 21 5/27/2009 at 09:36 (5,440 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula) |
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Wonderful idea.. pre-war Gorenje-Bendix..... 2000rpm spin... don't forget to evacuate your neighbourhood before the first test. | ||
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Post# 352218 , Reply# 22 5/27/2009 at 10:36 (5,440 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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I don't know.
Prewar Bendix machines are much less common than postwar models, I would preserve this one. Also, I don't know if the rest of the washer (frame, drum shaft, etc.) could handle higher speeds and vibration. These were the first automatic washers ever and the engineers were breaking new ground with them. It might be better to let this one remain as is. Dave | ||
| Post# 352221 , Reply# 23 5/27/2009 at 10:45 (5,440 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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So, this is a pre-war model? | ||
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Post# 352274 , Reply# 24 5/27/2009 at 13:23 (5,440 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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| Post# 352630 , Reply# 25 5/28/2009 at 08:41 (5,440 days old) by cornutt (Huntsville, AL USA) | ||
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South Bend... Was the Bendix home appliances division associated with Studebaker somehow? | ||
| Post# 355828 , Reply# 26 6/9/2009 at 15:27 (5,427 days old) by supremewhirlpol () | ||
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The manual came today!! Thanks Turquoisedude. | ||
| Post# 355834 , Reply# 27 6/9/2009 at 16:02 (5,427 days old) by davek () | ||
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Studebaker Bendix wasn't involved with Studebaker, but I think that Franklin was. At one point or another, every major US automaker was building appliances (GM Frigidaire, Ford Philco, Chrysler Airtemp, Nash/AMC Kelvinator, and Studebaker Franklin). | ||
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