Thread Number: 83595
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Naco washing machine |
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Post# 1079216   6/29/2020 at 21:37 (1,488 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Hey guys I’ll be getting a naco washing machine, it’s $100 for what I could consider reasonable looking machine I’ve only got one picture but it looks much better than the other naco I tried to get (2nd picture)
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Post# 1079222 , Reply# 1   6/29/2020 at 22:25 (1,488 days old) by gizmo ![]() |
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oooh that looks like fun... |
Post# 1079266 , Reply# 2   6/30/2020 at 05:07 (1,487 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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That I should be worried about? It’s a hard mount machine (Bolted to a concrete pad) This machine is probably more simple than a twin tub, you’ve only got one lever for changing the belt position in between wash and spin, And a knob for the drain valve, it’s more akin to today’s laundromat machines than it is to a modern household washing machine I’m planning To have it mounted on a 6 inch thick concrete pad as that what it says in the operations card, I got the picture of the card from another thread here although I can’t remember which one it was
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Post# 1079298 , Reply# 4   6/30/2020 at 08:39 (1,487 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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6+ inch thick preferably 8+ inch thick concrete pad, unfortunately there isn’t really anywhere Where it can be directly bolted to a concrete floor as my mother doesn’t want me damaging her tile in the sunroom, So it would have to sit undercover with an 8 inch thick concrete pad (2 inches of the 8 inch pad would be underneath the level of pavers So the concrete pad would be sitting directly on the compacted earth That is supporting the pavers
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Post# 1079349 , Reply# 6   6/30/2020 at 16:21 (1,487 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1079383 , Reply# 9   6/30/2020 at 20:00 (1,487 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1079386 , Reply# 10   6/30/2020 at 20:18 (1,487 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1079409 , Reply# 11   7/1/2020 at 02:37 (1,486 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Congratulations Adam on obtaining the rare Naco washing machine look forward to seeing it fitted in and working. It looks a simple washer compared to say a Hoover Keymatic but sounds like the weak link is the aluminium components.
Love the adverts for the toploader Naco and wonder just what type of wash action it uses do you put a seperate spin drum into it after washing to spin dry ? And the leaflet says it uses "Roller-Spin" washing just what is that do we think lol... All The Best with your new project . |
Post# 1079412 , Reply# 12   7/1/2020 at 06:18 (1,486 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1079549 , Reply# 14   7/2/2020 at 04:22 (1,485 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Post# 1079550 , Reply# 15   7/2/2020 at 04:25 (1,485 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Hi Nathan , this sounds an excellent washing machine to explore, am fascinated to see / hear about how it washes, cant quite imagine it so dig those pics out ha ha...
Its fab to see / hear / talk about all these different types and styles of washers, and it looks like its up to us to preserve the history before its all forgotten !! |
Post# 1079565 , Reply# 16   7/2/2020 at 09:26 (1,485 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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I won’t be casting it on top of the pavers, I’m planning to remove the pavers and possibly dig down about 4 inches or so, Either that or sitting the possibly 10 inch thick concrete foundation directly on top of the dirt and it would be immediately surrounded by pavers, as I’ll try to leave as a little gap as possible in between the concrete foundation and the outdoor pavers, It will be located undercover and not exposed to the elements, i’m wanting to give it the most solid foundation I possibly can, if I was able to I would’ve loved to install it into the sunroom but mum doesn’t want me damaging her tile, There is unfortunately no room in the garage for the machine or the other place Which I think possibly might have a solid foundation for it, I’ll have to see what I can do
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Post# 1079614 , Reply# 17   7/2/2020 at 20:23 (1,485 days old) by simpsomatic ![]() |
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Brisnat, Wow, how come you have not shared such a unique aussie machine with AW.Org from the early days of the countries industrial developments without the technologies of today. Cannot wait to see the photos you have of the machine, perhaps you could demonstrate washing action with or without power. |
Post# 1079623 , Reply# 18   7/2/2020 at 22:43 (1,485 days old) by brisnat81 ![]() |
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I know, what was I thinking :) I thought I had years ago, but I cant find any photo's, so maybe I've had it longer than I thought. I've never had it hooked up to power, but I'll see what I can do, even if its just to run it dry. Next time we're up the coast, I'll dig it out and have a look |
Post# 1079641 , Reply# 19   7/3/2020 at 04:14 (1,484 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1079735 , Reply# 20   7/4/2020 at 04:04 (1,483 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1079878 , Reply# 21   7/5/2020 at 08:25 (1,482 days old) by gizmo ![]() |
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Current model washing machines aren't metric pipe thread - they use (I think...) 3/4 inch BSP don't they? The only oddball water connection have seen is my Hoover Keymatic has 1/2 inch BSP connections. And American machines use some weird finer thread that almost fits but doesn't. |
Post# 1079882 , Reply# 22   7/5/2020 at 08:46 (1,482 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1079888 , Reply# 23   7/5/2020 at 09:21 (1,482 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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It says “To 1/2 inch Tubes are provided for push on connection to hoses fitted with clips
The taps can be fitted on the wall or any convenient Position DO NOT USE METAL PIPE OR TUBE OR MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH COMPRESSION FITTINGS” (Second image shows what not to do) By the way, has anybody seen a NACO spin dryer? (advertisement for above, third picture) |
Post# 1079914 , Reply# 24   7/5/2020 at 15:12 (1,482 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Post# 1079934 , Reply# 25   7/5/2020 at 16:37 (1,482 days old) by brisnat81 ![]() |
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Hey Adam, Thats right, there are two pieces of aluminium pipe that come out of the back plate at the top. Washingmachine hose or garden hose just clamps on and you control the water from the taps. Cheers Nathan |
Post# 1079947 , Reply# 26   7/5/2020 at 17:48 (1,482 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1080457 , Reply# 27   7/9/2020 at 20:33 (1,478 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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It’s on it’s way to me but there’s a small issue, it’s missing the motor and pulley and the overload, Does anybody have one spare?
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Post# 1080503 , Reply# 28   7/10/2020 at 13:04 (1,477 days old) by simpsomatic ![]() |
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What a RIPOFF, perhaps what you need is in the other dilapidated machine |
Post# 1080506 , Reply# 29   7/10/2020 at 13:17 (1,477 days old) by simpsomatic ![]() |
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What a RIPOFF, perhaps what you need is in the other dilapidated machine or even better sue the S..T out of the creep that sold you this POS |
Post# 1080518 , Reply# 30   7/10/2020 at 16:24 (1,477 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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I know it doesn’t look that hard to find a motor as it has standard mounting bolts for a normal motor, compare to today’s modern washing machines as they have custom mounting for their motors, the only thing I’ll probably have trouble getting is the pulley for it as the pulley needs to accept BOTH a flat belt and a V belt, i’ll probably ask for some help in here and if worse comes to worse I could probably have someone turn a pulley in metal or wood So this is much less of a loss than it actually seems Compare to a vehicle with no engine, thank you for standard motor fittings, I might already even have a motor for it Roca to a motor shop And ask if they have any 1/4 hp motors as that’s what the machine uses
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Post# 1080557 , Reply# 32   7/10/2020 at 23:56 (1,477 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Thank you so much, you’re an absolute lifesaver,Although, I think you may have a very hard time finding a pulley as I’ve searched on google but the closest thing I found was a car part for a Holden Commodore, Again, thank you so much let me know what you find, Even if you find the motor that isn’t working I’ll be happy to take it off your hands, I know there’s a local motor repair shop around here and they do really really good work as they fix the motor on my Wilkins Servis MK2
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Post# 1080587 , Reply# 33   7/11/2020 at 07:12 (1,476 days old) by chestermikeuk ![]() |
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Good luck with the search for parts and help Adam, cant help thinking like Simpsomatic that if that was advertised and the motor missing not stated then clearly there is comeback on the seller,
Can only imagine how disappointing it is to have found no motor and pulley in it but admire your enthusiasm to move your restoration project on, and hopefully with the help of fellow members !! Good luck , Mike |
Post# 1080594 , Reply# 34   7/11/2020 at 07:47 (1,476 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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I tried getting one of these machines previously but at the last moment I decided against it, so at least I’ve got a second chance of getting a machine like this, I guess the pulley would be the main problem as it would have both a flat belt and a V belt, if I can’t find an original Flat leather belt, I could possibly use an engine timing belt or even a washing machine or dryer belt
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Post# 1080950 , Reply# 35   7/14/2020 at 02:59 (1,473 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1081332 , Reply# 36   7/17/2020 at 04:32 (1,470 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1084283 , Reply# 37   8/7/2020 at 20:04 (1,449 days old) by Brisnat81 ![]() |
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Well, if finally taken some photos of the Naco Low Priced Laundry machine. |
Post# 1084323 , Reply# 40   8/8/2020 at 06:26 (1,448 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1154598 , Reply# 41   7/18/2022 at 08:43 (739 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1154641 , Reply# 42   7/18/2022 at 22:02 (739 days old) by aussie-plugs ![]() |
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Great to hear things have progressed so well. We're all looking forward to pictures and videos ... |
Post# 1154652 , Reply# 43   7/18/2022 at 23:47 (739 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1154765 , Reply# 44   7/19/2022 at 22:35 (738 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1155164 , Reply# 45   7/25/2022 at 01:45 (732 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1156664 , Reply# 46   8/11/2022 at 19:16 (715 days old) by simpsomatic ![]() |
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Adam, Your restoration sounds incredible, any chance of a video or at least some photos of your handywork? |
Post# 1156677 , Reply# 47   8/11/2022 at 21:40 (715 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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I had to make space on my phone to be able to have the chance of taking photos
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Post# 1156691 , Reply# 48   8/12/2022 at 01:49 (714 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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Post# 1156732 , Reply# 49   8/12/2022 at 13:49 (714 days old) by simpsomatic ![]() |
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Let me be the first to congratulate you. Absolute smashing re-work of mechanical genius of Australia past. |
Post# 1156750 , Reply# 50   8/12/2022 at 17:18 (714 days old) by aussie-plugs ![]() |
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My aunt had one of these in the fifties. It definitely had a red hopper lid/cover. I think the cabinet was white. It was replaced by a Bendix Gyromatic in about 1962 Congratulations on a fantastic restoration! |
Post# 1156786 , Reply# 52   8/12/2022 at 23:23 (714 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ![]() |
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