Hotpoint Liberator Dryer 1701 re-build


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Hotpoint Liberator Dryer 1701 re-build

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Post# 757866 5/18/2014 at 09:42 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes Hi folks the panels are back from the powder coaters. Link to the strip down thread CLICK HERE TO GO TO hotpoint95622's LINK

Post# 757867 , Reply# 1 5/18/2014 at 09:46 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* If you remember the heater plate has been damaged by the drum rubbing on poor bearings. To strengthen the weak lower rim I soldered a steel band in place, worked a treat and the solder should not melt under normal conditions.

Post# 757868 , Reply# 2 5/18/2014 at 09:47 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Not pretty at all but very strong.

Post# 757870 , Reply# 3 5/18/2014 at 09:49 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Reinforced all round the rim.

Post# 757871 , Reply# 4 5/18/2014 at 09:51 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* around the top part of the rim

Post# 757872 , Reply# 5 5/18/2014 at 09:53 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Fitted the wheels and feet to the base plate, I no it�s the wrong shade of blue, nothing I can do about it now.

Post# 757873 , Reply# 6 5/18/2014 at 09:55 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Motor and drive unit reinstalled onto the base plate.

Post# 757874 , Reply# 7 5/18/2014 at 09:56 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Wrap around cabinet married up to the base plate.

Post# 757876 , Reply# 8 5/18/2014 at 09:58 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Heat shield and over heat stat housing riveted into place.

Post# 757877 , Reply# 9 5/18/2014 at 10:00 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Front panel fitted

Post# 757878 , Reply# 10 5/18/2014 at 10:02 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Door seal fitted

Post# 757879 , Reply# 11 5/18/2014 at 10:05 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Heater plate fitted, fixings from both sides, at this point I was at my whit�s end and the hammer almost came out.

Post# 757880 , Reply# 12 5/18/2014 at 10:07 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Tidy up the wiring loom.

Post# 757883 , Reply# 13 5/18/2014 at 10:11 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Right the fun part, placed the dryer face down on some cardboard to protect the front panel. Insert the five bearing strips into the heater plate.

Post# 757884 , Reply# 14 5/18/2014 at 10:13 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Remove all the base plate fixings so the sides splay out and drop the drum in. Using your hand to slid the drum rim into the new bearings.

Post# 757885 , Reply# 15 5/18/2014 at 10:15 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* New rear drum bearing fitted

Post# 757886 , Reply# 16 5/18/2014 at 10:17 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Refit the two belts on the drive unit, fitting springs to tension the whole unit.

Post# 757887 , Reply# 17 5/18/2014 at 10:19 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Replace the top part of the back assembly, which hold the rear bearing plate

Post# 757889 , Reply# 18 5/18/2014 at 10:21 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Tip the machine into it�s back, on the cardboard and fit the rear bearing plate, this pulls it all together.

Post# 757890 , Reply# 19 5/18/2014 at 10:23 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Fitted the lower back panel and damp air duct.

Post# 757891 , Reply# 20 5/18/2014 at 10:25 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Door back on including the door switch/release

Post# 757892 , Reply# 21 5/18/2014 at 10:28 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Timer and switch bank fitted

Post# 757893 , Reply# 22 5/18/2014 at 10:30 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Control panel in place, I have not re-fixed the decorative strip yet I will do that when I have new buttons fitted.

Post# 757895 , Reply# 23 5/18/2014 at 10:32 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Lint filter re-fitted.

Post# 757896 , Reply# 24 5/18/2014 at 10:35 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* I think we are done; well I am certainly done, knackered and ready for a big drink of something nice.

Post# 757899 , Reply# 25 5/18/2014 at 10:37 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Plugged her in and she roared into action, very reasonable amount of air movement though I have some sealing work yet to carry out.

Post# 757901 , Reply# 26 5/18/2014 at 10:39 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* Marriage made in heaven, ho that shade of blue sticks out doesn�t it.

Post# 757902 , Reply# 27 5/18/2014 at 10:40 (3,628 days old) by hotpoint95622 (Powys)
Checkrate/Likes *hotpoint95622* ..

Post# 757921 , Reply# 28 5/18/2014 at 12:19 (3,628 days old) by electron1100 (England)
Checkrate/Likes *Something Borrowed Something BLUE* That is a really nice shade of blue Lee but yes it might need CHANGING a tad :-) And top marks for sorting out the bearing support ring its a pity some people would just run items into the ground rather than get is serviced, this must have been grinding for ages Patience is all with jobs like this, they can drive you to DESTRUCTION and HARRY the HAMMER gets twitchy..........good for you for holding back, it brings back memories of my days in my garage spitting feathers etc. But as we are here now what a great job you have done and yes they will be a perfect pair. A very productive weekend for you, this means you can go into work smiling :-))) As shown by the pictures these are machines built to last and thus a pleasure to look at admire...........pity its the start of summer, never mind a few more months and you can do your first load in there :-) Well done Lee and thanks for having the time to do the pictures for us. Gary

Post# 758007 , Reply# 29 5/18/2014 at 19:02 (3,627 days old) by robliverpool (england Liverpool)
Checkrate/Likes *wow!!!* What a fantastic job. I love these old hotpoints. I wish I had the patience to do a total refurb to the extent that it practically looks like a new machine. That's a nice pair and as the kids would say... I'm well Jell lol. Thanks for sharing

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