That's the same as my daily driver...serving my family and me since March 1996!

It's one of the later versions with more advanced spin control: gradual build-up to distribution into a short burst of 500, then a longer one, and in the final spins will add a third stage wherby it increases speed in three steps from 500 > 700 > 800rpm. Earlier versions of the model had the old distri-drain and spin profile. You can tell by a small difference in the rinse symbol/indication on the dial - the long line above the shower symbol came in with the later models; earlier machines just have a dot over the shower and a flower symbol at the final rinse position.

I had the bearings replaced in May and since then it's been on good form, bar an occasional leak from the door. Unfortunately, it's a bit rattly with any unbalanced load and the pump is rather noisy - but that's always been the case. My kickstrip is also peeling at the corners.

It's a very sound machine - you should enjoy it! Very good for a sudsy wash and water gushing down the door during spins (on fuller loads).

Alex

Well done! A sterling effort by you (and your Dad).

I've just watched the video and it's not behaving quite as mine does:

1) it's definitely NOT pumping out...at least not properly. The original pumps on these machines are pretty noisy and you'd hear it as well as see full drainage. It's possible you need to look at the sump catch pot and that area in general to check for a blockage, otherwise it may need a new pump or - more tricky - something is up with the wiring/timer.

2) The drum seems a bit stiff: it decelerates very quickly

3) I'm not sure it hit 800...although this may have been due to water remaining in the drum. Out of balance situations can also mean it goes from 500 to 700 but you don't get that last final ramp up to full speed. This could well sort itself out though!

I do have a video of mine but due to being filmed on a phone the sound quality is poor.

Incidentally, these machines have a zero delay door lock - once it clicks off the spin position (near O - they never did get the dials to line up properly) you can open the door. Also, if ever you switch it off during a spin sequence, note it will restart from the beginning.

Hope things sort themselves out as you progress!