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Post# 97113   12/6/2005 at 20:27 (6,686 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 97114 , Reply# 1   12/6/2005 at 20:27 (6,686 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 97115 , Reply# 2   12/6/2005 at 20:28 (6,686 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 97116 , Reply# 3   12/6/2005 at 20:29 (6,686 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 97117 , Reply# 4   12/6/2005 at 20:29 (6,686 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 97118 , Reply# 5   12/6/2005 at 20:30 (6,686 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 97119 , Reply# 6   12/6/2005 at 20:33 (6,686 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)   |   | |
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The machine was coaxed back to happy life, only to have the front motor bearing chew up and die in the third rinse, unfortunately. Since the motor's NLA, and no one seems able to repair the toasted sleeve bearing in this town, we're on a hunt for a new motor. Hopefully we'll come across one; if not, we'll have to find another machine from which to pilfer parts. Does anyone know of a place to snag a motor? Do the newer-style machines (like Austin's) use the same 1/3 HP, 1725 RPM motor with three terminals? Inquiring minds (who wish to end the silence of the Westinghouse) want to know :-) Thanks, everyone--and my apologies for the delay on this :-) --Nate |
Post# 97131 , Reply# 7   12/6/2005 at 21:29 (6,686 days old) by golittlesport (California)   |   | |
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Post# 97132 , Reply# 8   12/6/2005 at 21:30 (6,686 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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OMG what a let down for you guys! That is a beautiful machine nonetheless and I'm sure you'll be able to work out something. I've found the exact same thing with small motor servicing, unless you can work on it yourself, there are very few people who will even look at it. Can you get the bearing out of the motor? Perhaps you could take it to a bearing shop and find a replacement bearing. Check with Larry at Modern Parts House in Parma, OH for a replacement motor - your part number is 1586-206 although Larry will probably know it from memory. 216-661-6966. Sorry I don't have that motor in stock, but look what I do have! Send me your address via email and it's yours.
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Post# 97146 , Reply# 9   12/6/2005 at 22:15 (6,686 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 97155 , Reply# 10   12/6/2005 at 23:02 (6,686 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 97162 , Reply# 11   12/6/2005 at 23:21 (6,686 days old) by tlee618 ()   |   | |
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Hi Nate and Roger, I was so happy to hear that your guys were able to get the machine running. I must admit that when I first saw it I wondered.. To bad about the bearing but I know you guys will find a solution. Terry |
Post# 97197 , Reply# 12   12/7/2005 at 06:59 (6,686 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 97219 , Reply# 13   12/7/2005 at 09:55 (6,686 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 97244 , Reply# 14   12/7/2005 at 15:34 (6,686 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)   |   | |
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Thanks, Robert and Greg! I'll see what can be done about the bearing, and I'll also give Larry a call and see if that's do-able. Greg, I'll e-mail you later--you are AWESOME!! Those are lovely cycle keys! Thank you very much for the good recommendations--we'll see what we can do! Yes, Steve, that's a Hotpoint Roger's leaning on. It's our DirtyLittleSecret--both Ross and Roger have Hotpoints now (Roger's is standard capacity like my Filter-Flo; Ross' is the extra-large capacity). They kick butt and are fun to watch; the agitation is aggressive, the "self-cleaning" lint ring is fun, and the absence of a Filter-Flo pan means you can watch it all :-) Terry--I'll e-mail you soon, I promise :-) We'll get it going somehow, even if I end up having to go motor-comparing. That machine's too much fun and in too good of shape to toss for want of a nail, as it were :-). We'll just learn patience...and antici... ...pation. :-) --Nate |
Post# 97272 , Reply# 15   12/7/2005 at 16:55 (6,686 days old) by westyslantfront ()   |   | |
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Nate you forgot to mention the lint balls in the filter ring on the hotpoints!!!! |
Post# 97332 , Reply# 16   12/7/2005 at 22:57 (6,685 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 97338 , Reply# 17   12/7/2005 at 23:41 (6,685 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)   |   | |
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Post# 97349 , Reply# 18   12/8/2005 at 05:03 (6,685 days old) by kenmore1978 ()   |   | |
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If the motor is the type that is bolted together, it can be rewound if a replacement motor can't be found. |
Post# 97354 , Reply# 20   12/8/2005 at 05:31 (6,685 days old) by drmitch ()   |   | |
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Nate, If you can get it apart you also have the option of taking it to a machine shop. They can mic the OD of the bearing and the OD of the shaft and make one from these deminsions. |
Post# 97407 , Reply# 21   12/8/2005 at 11:05 (6,685 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 97500 , Reply# 23   12/8/2005 at 17:54 (6,685 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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