Speed Queen model A91P

I just finished a partial restoration of a 1960 Speed Queen A91P. Much credit must be given to Gary Pevas and Ray and Vixanna Robbels for providing advice and providing needed replacement parts. When I bought the washer the rollers were stuck together,having not been cleaned of detergent and left in a locked position. The pump was clogged, the drain hose out of the tub to the drain pump was rotten, and the wringer post cork gaskets had hardened and leaked. I accidentally burned the insulation off the start winding in just a minute trying to see what was operating on the machine and not realizing at the time that the rollers were "locked" together. They say the way a mechanic learns is when he "breaks" something. I got a big lesson that day. Gary Pevas gave me a really good set of used rollers and copies of an operating guide and an illustrated parts list for the price of postage. Ray and Vixanna sold me a single shaft Packard motor that was in good condition, but it was not designed to operate drain pump or would it plug up to the timer. It does a great job of powering the agitator and the wringer. They also sold me a new lid band that worked perfectly.

I would be remiss if I did not mention Dan McKinney at Lehmann's Hardware in Kidron, OH. He was able to sell me the tub gasket, agitator cork gaskets, and nylon roller shaft bearings.

I would still like to find someone who could replace the start windings in the original motor. It runs and I can hear the clutch opening and closing as I turn it on and off. From this I know it is running on both windings. It is just that when it runs the internal cooling fan sends an acrid smell from the burned windings into the room that is very unpleasant. If anyone knows of someone repairs and rewinds these motors economically, please send me an email to the address attached to this post. Conversely, I would be willing to buy a good used motor. Looking for a Packard (Division of GM) model S7985, Type SW12V. The Speed Queen Part # is A4200 with a date code of 8/59. This is a double 1/2" shaft 115V, 60 cycles, 5.8 Amp, 1/3 HP motor that has a single speed of 1725 RPMs. It is mounted vertically by long rods extending out of the top and bottom of the motor. I am attaching some before and after pictures of the project.

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Post# 812689 3/7/2015 at 05:19 (3,335 days old) by Gpevas (Parma Heights Ohio )
Checkrate/Likes I was wondering if anyone out there has the original instruction manual for a Speed Queen wringer washer model A 91P. The machine is from the early 1960s. I have this washer and know how to use it but just wanted to get the manual for it. I would be willing to pay even for a copy of the original manual. Let me know......

Post# 883673 , Reply# 1 6/6/2016 at 10:35 (2,878 days old) by Spotadeal (Newland, NC)
Checkrate/Likes *Speed Queen A91P* I just finished a partial restoration of a 1960 Speed Queen A91P. Much credit must be given to Gary Pevas and Ray and Vixanna Robbels for providing advice and providing needed replacement parts. When I bought the washer the rollers were stuck together,having not been cleaned of detergent and left in a locked position. The pump was clogged, the drain hose out of the tub to the drain pump was rotten, and the wringer post cork gaskets had hardened and leaked. I accidentally burned the insulation off the start winding in just a minute trying to see what was operating on the machine and not realizing at the time that the rollers were "locked" together. They say the way a mechanic learns is when he "breaks" something. I got a big lesson that day. Gary Pevas gave me a really good set of used rollers and copies of an operating guide and an illustrated parts list for the price of postage. Ray and Vixanna sold me a single shaft Packard motor that was in good condition, but it was not designed to operate drain pump or would it plug up to the timer. It does a great job of powering the agitator and the wringer. They also sold me a new lid band that worked perfectly. I would be remiss if I did not mention Dan McKinney at Lehmann's Hardware in Kidron, OH. He was able to sell me the tub gasket, agitator cork gaskets, and nylon roller shaft bearings. I would still like to find someone who could replace the start windings in the original motor. It runs and I can hear the clutch opening and closing as I turn it on and off. From this I know it is running on both windings. It is just that when it runs the internal cooling fan sends an acrid smell from the burned windings into the room that is very unpleasant. If anyone knows of someone repairs and rewinds these motors economically, please send me an email to the address attached to this post. Conversely, I would be willing to buy a good used motor. Looking for a Packard (Division of GM) model S7985, Type SW12V. The Speed Queen Part # is A4200 with a date code of 8/59. This is a double 1/2" shaft 115V, 60 cycles, 5.8 Amp, 1/3 HP motor that has a single speed of 1725 RPMs. It is mounted vertically by long rods extending out of the top and bottom of the motor. I am attaching some before and after pictures of the project. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Spotadeal's LINK Photos... < > Photo 1 of 12 View Full Size

Post# 883681 , Reply# 2 6/6/2016 at 12:37 (2,878 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There�s a Lady on Stage)
Checkrate/Likes *Check* Modern Appliance Parts in Parma, Ohio. Am surprised that Lehman's didn't have the motor as they seem to stock many SQ wringer parts. Try also Dave's Repair: www.davesrepair.com/vintageparts.... Failing this you may just have to find another washer to use as a parts donor, and swap the motor out.