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Looks great, Bob! Hey, first off, it's been many years since we first met. Perhaps when the pandemic travel restrictions are lifted, you'll make another visit to the big city! Love those belt-drive portable machines! Great agitation action!

Which episode shows the wringer washers? I watched some of the first episode - that's CRAAAZY! Hard to believe some people live in a mess like that. The narrator's voice started to grate on my nerves, so I don't know if I'll be able to endure watching any more episodes.

Nice collection, Don! A great variety of models! I love the "activator" agitator in the G.E. Recently, there was a mid-'40s model G.E. on sale locally for $50 that I just missed out on getting. I was so disappointed.

Condolences to friends and family of Gary ... Always sad to hear news of a member's passing, but thanks for sharing. A reminder to cherish your friends each and every day!

Bolts inside tub? I've always wondered - what are those bolts for?

Not sure why the first two links didn't work ... let's try this one... https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-NORGE-ELECTRIC-WRINGER-WASHER-MACHINE-MODEL-EIGHT-SIX-MADE-IN-DETROIT-MI-/143996176462

Sorry...try this again... Here's the link... https://ebay.us/kJZC3c

Check the wringer cap... Hey Zachary, The top cap may be in the "tension on" or locked position. Perhaps a silly question, but have you pressed the release bar? The cap should just lift off; there are two round vertical rods that align the top cap into place. There may be a taper pin...

This looks to be a late '30s model Norge wringer washer. Note that it has a gravity drain, not a hose. Very cool aluminum agitator! https://ebay.us/kJZC3c

First "Visi-matic"? Kenmore machines are not my specialty, but I'm wondering if this could be the first Visi-matic? Someone with more knowledge of Kenmore might tell us.

Barton? I see two small control levers - looks to me like a Barton. Have a look at the pic in this previous thread... https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?47720

Well, mystery solved! I've been watching some episodes on Decades Television, and have been trying to determine what brand oven was featured on the show. Here it is ... a Caloric. The oven window and off-set handle are what caught my attention. (found this photo on Pinterest)

That does look pretty serious, Elaine. Unfortunately, most modern appliance repair shops don't have staff that are familiar with these old machines, even if they did, by chance, have replacements parts. Perhaps there's a club member in Colorado that can offer some help. If I was closer, I'd...

That leads me to believe it may be the oil seal around the pulley shaft. The oil would drip, hit the belt, and spray like that. Replacing the oil seal requires removal of the tub in order to open up the power unit (gear box.)

Sounds like a water seal issue... Hi Elaine, I assume the lubricant was "spraying" from the underside. Is there evidence on the "power leg"? (that's the back leg that supports the wringer.) This is probably indicative that the water seal around the agitator drive post is in need of replacement...

Hey Tom (Tomturbomatic)... I'm glad that I posted this pic since someone with knowledge of the place responded! Interesting that the stove was only equipped with 3 burners. I wonder if anybody will identify the wringer washer with a "full skirt"; rather unusual for 1942 when most had high...

Thought some would enjoy seeing this photo I came across while doing Google searches on vintage appliances ... three appliances featured in the 1942 kitchen: Westinghouse mangle, unknown brand range, and unknown brand wringer washer.

Hi Amy ... I'll send the pages right away so you can get started! It's actually a total of 12 pages. Any questions, please feel free to ask. Best wishes for a successful restoration!

Soap vs. Detergent in Canada... @frigilux I'm guessing the labels are like that perhaps because real soap flakes were used in Canada longer than the U.S. I remember my grandmother on the farm (and therefore, with a septic system) preferred to use soap flakes in her wringer washer, right up...

Model 30 Hi Amy ... the manufacture date is September 1936. Glad to hear you're watching my videos on YouTube - I hope they are of help to you in your restoration project! Regarding parts listing and diagrams, I have the manual, so I'm happy to email you at any time. It's about 8 pages total...