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Post# 87916   10/9/2005 at 18:19 (6,766 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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I picked this up for no other reason than it was there.But it needs a new home,I have too much laundry on hand right now. Condition is untested,but it's dry underneath,no oil leaks or anything I can see.




Post# 87917 , Reply# 1   10/9/2005 at 18:23 (6,766 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        
Inside view....

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...of the Filter Flo GE. It has the filter,and a softner dispenser.There is a chip in the porcelain top.Come get it in South Bend Indiana.

kennyGF


Post# 87918 , Reply# 2   10/9/2005 at 18:25 (6,766 days old) by versatronic ()        
Hmmm...

That damn near matches my dryer.

Post# 87932 , Reply# 3   10/9/2005 at 19:45 (6,766 days old) by jamman_98 (Columbia, SC)        
wish i could

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That is a nice machine. A little fancier than the one I'm working on. I't take it if I were closer though. :-(

Post# 87934 , Reply# 4   10/9/2005 at 20:10 (6,766 days old) by wmlask (Spring Grove, IL)        
Nice Machine

Are there any dents or dings in the cabinet? I have a machine with a damaged cabinet that I could combine with this one.
Please let me know.
Thanks,
Bill


Post# 87972 , Reply# 5   10/9/2005 at 22:04 (6,766 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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I take it the straight-vane agitator came before the curved one with ramps?

Post# 87976 , Reply# 6   10/9/2005 at 22:12 (6,766 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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I doubt it Steve. The GE's I saw throughout childhood and into adulthood had the cured/ramped activators. I hadn't seen a str8-vaned activator until I bought mine. (The exception is our mid-1950s GE, but taht was a totally different mechanical design and execution).

Post# 87996 , Reply# 7   10/9/2005 at 23:07 (6,766 days old) by may63 (St. Paul MN)        
Straight Vane

Our 1969 Filter-Flo had a black straight vane agitator with three vanes.

Post# 88115 , Reply# 8   10/10/2005 at 13:19 (6,765 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)        

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This appears to be a Large Capacity (not Extra Large Capacity) machine, 2-speed, 3 water temp combinations, with infinite water level and mini-wash. Circa 1973-1975.

Lawrence


Post# 88159 , Reply# 9   10/10/2005 at 19:05 (6,765 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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I'll have to look,but I think the cabinet is in good shape.There is a sizable chip in the porcelain top,near the left corner,somewhat visible in the first picture.
Right now the washer is on my delivery truck,parked elsewhere,I'll check tomorrow.
kennyGF


Post# 88161 , Reply# 10   10/10/2005 at 19:13 (6,765 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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I thunk the curved/ramp agitators were for the mini baskets.Or am I off in left field?

kennyGF


Post# 88167 , Reply# 11   10/10/2005 at 20:10 (6,765 days old) by spiralactivator ()        

Is it just the picture, or is the agitator cap smooth? I don't see any notches to hold the filter in place.

Post# 88171 , Reply# 12   10/10/2005 at 20:33 (6,765 days old) by fixerman ()        

The filter pan notches align with the agitator fins on top. You can see the fins flatten out at the top where the pan goes on. These newer ones have a smaller diameter center than the old ones where the filter fit over the rubber agitator cap.

Post# 88188 , Reply# 13   10/10/2005 at 21:47 (6,765 days old) by may63 (St. Paul MN)        

GE made mini-baskets for ramp and straight vane agitators.

Post# 88210 , Reply# 14   10/10/2005 at 23:02 (6,765 days old) by timonator ()        
Hmmmm

I like it ..I like it...a visit may be in order

Post# 88234 , Reply# 15   10/11/2005 at 09:12 (6,764 days old) by pulsator-power (connecticut)        

anyone know why GE changed the activator from straight
vaned to ramp?
Jerry


Post# 88244 , Reply# 16   10/11/2005 at 09:33 (6,764 days old) by kenmore1978 ()        
GE Activator

I think the straight blade and the ramped agitators co-existed, just depended on what model one got

Post# 88254 , Reply# 17   10/11/2005 at 10:46 (6,764 days old) by agiflow ()        

Anyone know how this particular agitator was performance wise?
The vanes on the skirt seem to be very short.


Post# 88332 , Reply# 18   10/11/2005 at 18:49 (6,764 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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I looked it over today.The cabinet is in great shape,I didn't see a scratch anywhere on it.The only flaw is the chip in the top.It's about an inch or so long,maybe a half inch wide.

kennyGF


Post# 88707 , Reply# 19   10/13/2005 at 12:24 (6,762 days old) by westytoploader ()        

This straight-vane was the agitator that came with my Dispensall, and it seems to be one of the last straight-vane versions produced. That is probably not the original agitator for that machine.

Performance-wise, it isn't a bad agitator, very splashy action and surprisingly good turnover. However, with the straight-vane, I definitely can't get a full 18 lb. load in there like I can with the Ramp Activator...from what Greg told me, GE is one of the few brands besides GM Frigidaire that can actually wash their claimed capacity. The Ramp Activator pulls the whole load down, jeans and all!


Post# 88712 , Reply# 20   10/13/2005 at 12:47 (6,762 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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I agree, My GE does a great job even if slightly overloaded. The clothing is indeed moved up and down and from side-to-side

Of course the shower of water coming down through the filter-flo filter is great for those air pockets that sometimes refuse to go under the water!

I still just stare at it washing.

*SIGH*


Post# 88772 , Reply# 21   10/13/2005 at 19:11 (6,762 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Anybody? Anybody? Bueller?
I can't generate any interest in this fine example of one of the Generals washing machines? For the sum of $0000.00? Hmmmmm,may have to go into deep storage,definately not getting scrapped....

kennyGF


Post# 88798 , Reply# 22   10/13/2005 at 22:35 (6,762 days old) by thirtyater ()        

What a generous offer and a beautiful machine Kenny. I sure wish I was a little closer, I would jump on that deal!

Post# 88897 , Reply# 23   10/14/2005 at 17:03 (6,761 days old) by versatronic ()        
Like Others

I would definitely take it if I was closer. It's not an exact match for my dryer but close enough to fool the casual observer while I continue the search for an exact match. Like others, if I was closer, I'd be all over it.


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