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Post# 1009438   10/2/2018 at 23:09 (2,029 days old) by JD (Orlando)        

Anyone have a photo of the original power chord used on a 1947 Bendix model B? Want to get a close modern equivalent. Also does anyone have any suggestions for crafting a new door seal or a new tub back seal? Saw on some other forums a specific rubber toilet spud seal would work for the coin trap (Danco 80857).

I am a newbie to fixing vintage washers, but seasoned at fixing things. Came across a working, original survivor (except for the cord) 1947 Bendix Model B for $50 with the original owners manual, and enough spare parts to almost build a second one. It was too cool to pass up. The timer was sticky, the contacts dirty and arching, and the bearings sounded like a munitions cart rolling around, but otherwise impressive to say the least this thing probably would wash a load as it sat although it would do so in protest.

If anyone is interested in trading notes, I drew a wiring schematic and have spent a good bit of time reverse engineering the function. It is a very simple, but elegant design. The two worst parts I have run into so far is the 3 days it took to press out the stuck wet side drum bearing/seal and the very high quote I have received so far to rebuild the "sealed" Ingraham clock motor that drives the timer ($250 or so). Not sure if this machine will even be worth $250 total when I am done so will have to think about that.

Thanks for any help with the cord and seals you can give me!

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Post# 1009445 , Reply# 1   10/3/2018 at 05:14 (2,029 days old) by Easyspindry (Winston-Salem, NC)        
Great find!!!!

 When and if you get around to running the Bendix with a load of clothes or rags, whatever, be sure you have it bolted down. There is no suspension system, so it will walk when it starts to spin.

Enjoy!!! It has its drawbacks, but that's what brought automation to doing laundry.

Jerry Gay

Post# 1009457 , Reply# 2   10/3/2018 at 08:55 (2,029 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Bendix used Beldon power cords at that time. Here is a picture of the power cord from my 1941 Bendix ...

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Post# 1009512 , Reply# 3   10/3/2018 at 17:59 (2,029 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass)        
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 I have a bendix like that.I would replace the cord with a modern and more safe 3 prong cord.If you found someone to rebuild the timer motor you are way ahead of the game.I will assume you have the black timer of death motor.$250 is reasonable to do that.I would happily pay that I have 2 other bendixes with that problem. That machine when its working is a joy to watch I was just given one that is pristine.

Post# 1009514 , Reply# 4   10/3/2018 at 18:15 (2,029 days old) by JD (Orlando)        

Mike Murray in Oregon rebuilds the timer motors. He is a clock specialist. This is his site. www.telechron.us/eingraham.html...


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