Thread Number: 5776
1970's Aussie Westinghouse Laundromat |
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Post# 120023   4/5/2006 at 04:45 (6,567 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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I found this Westinghouse on the kerbside ready to be thrown out last sunday. Not entirely sure what's wrong with at the moment,but thought it needed rescuing. Temperature button cluster needs fixing. Not sure of the exact date of this machine: my guess is late 60's or early 70's. One question for those of you who have worked on them: How does one test to see if the gearbox has seized? Does the agitator have any "give" in it even when stationary? Leon |
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Post# 120024 , Reply# 1   4/5/2006 at 04:46 (6,567 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 120025 , Reply# 2   4/5/2006 at 04:47 (6,567 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 120026 , Reply# 3   4/5/2006 at 04:48 (6,567 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 120027 , Reply# 4   4/5/2006 at 04:49 (6,567 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 120028 , Reply# 5   4/5/2006 at 04:51 (6,567 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 120038 , Reply# 7   4/5/2006 at 05:34 (6,567 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Hi Steve, Glad i could help bring back some memories. I remember this model as a kid myself, my wealthy relatives had one. I have never actually seen one in action....once i'm able to see it working it should be interesting. I can't test it until i have replaced the power cord that some idiot cut off because they wanted the copper out of it! Thanks for the tip about the agitator...that helps. Leon |
Post# 120042 , Reply# 8   4/5/2006 at 06:14 (6,567 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Hi Leon Another interesting find, you guys are finding treasure troves at the moment....long may it continue.. The way I check the Hotpoint TL machines is to turn the pully on the gearbox and either get someone to check the agi is turning etc..or mark a position on the agi with bluetack and see if it moves... This machine certainly looks TOL and offers everything you need. Would the spin be about 650rpm?? I see from your profile you have a 1975 Wilkins Service International 506 series top loader, could you post a pic for us please, would love to see this machine. I`ve posted a link to the servis top loader album, can you remember this one being sold in Aus?? A great find , Mike CLICK HERE TO GO TO chestermikeuk's LINK |
Post# 120044 , Reply# 9   4/5/2006 at 06:54 (6,567 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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Congratulations on a good find! Those old brutes were great washing action. Love the ability to heat the water, an option I think would have been appreciated here in the U.S.----at least by me. Does it have a locking lid? |
Post# 120054 , Reply# 10   4/5/2006 at 07:36 (6,567 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 120067 , Reply# 11   4/5/2006 at 08:05 (6,567 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Hi Mike, Thanks for the tip about the agitator...will try that one. I'm not sure about the spin speed,but if memory serves, it would be about that. It is quite ironic that you have asked me about the Wilkins Servis 506, as i was checking out your profile and albums and was going to ask you about the "Mark 22" you're looking for! I was going to ask what you know about the "Mark 22" as i recently found an advert in a 1968 Australian "New Idea" women's mag about this machine and how it had just gone on sale in June 1968. If you are interested, i can always photocopy the ad and send to you? I can't recall either the "Mark 22" or "Mark 41" on sale in Oz...BUT..i did see one of these machines in a Wilkins Servis mechanics yard about 10 years ago. I was told it was a good machine, but difficult to service, so they were not on sale in Aus for too long before being replaced by the "500" series. Have you ever come across either of these machines in the UK so far?? As for the "500 Series", ive posted a link to a previous thread about this machine, you'll see they are basically Australian built Maytags. The last 500 series came with Stainless Steel Bowls which i am still trying to find an example of. Gyrafoam: Yes...the machine has the locking lid. Cheers Leon CLICK HERE TO GO TO mayfan69's LINK |
Post# 120102 , Reply# 12   4/5/2006 at 10:57 (6,567 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)   |   | |
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Oohhh.. nice. I gained all respect for Westy top loaders after playing with one at the 2005 washin. |
Post# 120104 , Reply# 13   4/5/2006 at 10:58 (6,567 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)   |   | |
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LOL. Was that a company? |
Post# 120192 , Reply# 15   4/5/2006 at 18:51 (6,567 days old) by westytoploader ()   |   | |
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Jason, I don't think this "Email" is pronounced the way it is spelled...I believe it is more like "Eyy-mye" (long A sound). |
Post# 120198 , Reply# 16   4/5/2006 at 19:13 (6,567 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Hey Austin, I thought you'd like it. Actually....are you able to answer the question about if the agitator does not have any "give" when the machine is not in use? I really can't recall many Westinghouse front loaders being produced here in Oz...but i could be mistaken. Westinghouse focused mainly on the Top loaders, but i have seen adverts for the front loaders. "Email"....Yes...it was an appliance manufacturer until Electrolux took them over. They made Westinghouse and later Simpson AND Hoover washers here in Oz. Leon |
Post# 120213 , Reply# 18   4/5/2006 at 20:50 (6,566 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Thanks for that Austin, I thought as much,but wasn't sure. The tub does turn freely. I think the main issues seem to be the sticking heater/temperature buttons. I would give it a try, but firstly have to replace the power cord as some d*ckhead cut it off just to get the copper out of it! Also, is it easy to bypass the lid lock? Cheers Leon |
Post# 120224 , Reply# 19   4/5/2006 at 22:06 (6,566 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 120235 , Reply# 20   4/5/2006 at 22:49 (6,566 days old) by westyslantfront ()   |   | |
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Looks very similar.....same agitator as my White Westinghouse top loader |
Post# 120597 , Reply# 23   4/7/2006 at 11:41 (6,565 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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