An update - good and bad news...
Well, I've had the machine running and I'm happy to say that everything worked. The bad news is a leak at the top of the support tube - probably caused by corrosion as the bellows seal appears to be in good condition as far as I can see.
Can't see any way of...
The postman has been :)
A good day for the 1504.
The service information arrived - thanks again Keith.
I've run the machine through a full cycle with no water to test everything apart from the heater and there were no obvious problems.
Looks like a couple of hoses replaced and a tidy up of...
Thanks chaps
Keith, Thanks for sending the literature - I'll be looking out for the postman :)
Stephen, Thanks for the links - I'll check them out this weekend.
I'll try to take some interesting photos of the work in progress.
Best wishes
Ian.
Many thanks
Hello Keith,
Your machine looks very good. I think I've seen that photo in an archived thread.
I have emailed you my postal address.
My machine looks a bit tatty but is generally in reasonable condition. Once I've got it working properly again I shall probably treat it to some...
Hello all,
I have a Hotpoint 1504 which I am about to try to resurrect. Last used about 8 years ago the machine has developed a few problems, most of which I can fix but I am unsure about the operation of the brake (or is it a clutch?) in the gearbox. Also there are a few wires disconnected...
Possible supplier
These people have decal paper for laser and inkjet. I'm sure they would post to Hungary. I'm told the inkjet decals need to be laquered over after they've been applied.
www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk
Good luck
Ian.