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Hi bertrum, thanks for the info. I think I may have tracked down a new motor so just got to find out the price. Cheers, Gary.

Hi Paul, thanks for that info mate. I was wondering how it came off as I had given it a bit of a tug and it wasn't moving. Unfortunately it got broken by the removal man when he moved it into my house. It is a shame because it was mint beforehand. I have been in touch with Mark about the motor...

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Here are a couple of pics of the motor. The label reads: GEC AC Motor LX Type BD 6222 V240 Hz50 RPM 12000 BS 5000-11 Cat D 59035 Cheers, Gary

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Hi guys, thanks for the compliments on my 18580 but a lot of praise must go to my parents who looked after her so well for so many years. Apart from the motor packing up the only blemish is a bit of plastic has broken off of the rotory knob. Maybe someone knows where I can get a replacement...

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Hi Paul, thanks for your help, I'll let you know how I get on. Here is a pic of my 18580. As you can see its in lovely condition. The cabinet is mint condition and the chrome door still shines like new. Hopefully I can get her up and running again. Cheers, Gary.

Hi guys, still looking for a motor for my 18580. I really dont want to have to scrap her as she is in mint condition. The chrome door looks as good as the day it left the factory! Surely someone knows where I can get the correct motor? Anyone breaking any old machines out there? Hoping you...

Thanks for your advice guys but I think it needs a bit more than new brushes. As I said I cleaned up the broken, cracked brush but it still does not work. Nick, do you know where I can get a recon motor in the Essex area? I tried sripping down my motor to have a better look at it but I cant see...

Hi guys, just found this wonderful site so I'm hoping you can help me with my Hotpoint 18580 washer. It was on spin when it suddenly went bang and tripped the fuse. I took the back off and have removed the motor. Not sure if it is the original one it is a GEC BD 6222. One of the brushes was...