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The first roadblock in the project is taken care of. I originally couldn't even move the fill nozzle because it had ceased in place on the outer tub. After cleaning the edges with a wipe, I took a putty knife and gently broke it free of the outer tub. After this, It still wouldn't loosen up...

Thank you, Darren. There's no rush to take the machine apart, I'll be working with my father on Sunday to figure out a way to get the fill nozzle off the outer tub. Regarding the Gearbox, I wouldn't mess with any of the gears, but I am still a little concerned about the amount of oil left in...

My first time looking underneath the machine. The belt does look pretty ancient, but no visible rips or tears in it.

I went through my e-mails and found no service document, but your one with the user manual is still there. If there is a service manual, feel free to e-mail it to me at [email protected]. Thanks!

Where do I go from here? Hopefully I provided enough pictures. If more are needed, feel free to let me know. Now where do I go from here? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

A little concerned about the lid switch seal as well. I also don't know how to take that off from the outer tub, but it will need to get fixed for sure.

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Unsure of how to remove the valve-to-tub hose from the tub.

Inner shot of the pump assembly, and another outer-tub screw.

Another look at the front. This time, without the wiring.

Also noting these screws. I wonder when to take out the outer tub.

A first look at the front.

This is where I need help. With the agitator removed, I can see that there are a few screws that can be undone. Which ones to do first is a mystery, as well as that black cap on the shaft.

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The Cabinet and lid have been taken off to reveal the inside.

Update Here is the progress I have made so far...

One tough part about restoring a rare vintage washing machine is that most times you don't have a great understanding of the parts, and hence, disassembly can be uncomfortably tricky. Especially with my recently acquired Champion Spin-Washer, it's not like I can just wing it and hope that it...

Brief history The Esprit and Encore lines emerged in 1999 when Simpson joined the Electrolux Group, of which they are still a part of today. Some common brands for it to fall under included Simpson, Kelvinator, and Hoover. The machine was durable and affordable, which made it a great option for...

Older Simpson washers are very popular in NZ even today. The most common ones I've seen are the 5.5 KG Esprit 550s with blue analog controls. As for the Encore series, there's actually still a handful of those machines left, including your one with the time display and 7.5 kg tub. I almost got...

Date? While I'm waiting, there is still one unresolved question that needs to be answered. When exactly was this machine made? I know it's got to be sometime after 1967 because it's part of the Tube Investment group (TI), but that's all I know. An exact date would be nice. Model: Champion (?)...