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    Its a Good Thing I Cleaned The Oven

    Eddie This is what we’ve been using the last 38 years Our hostess and the rest of group knew this as we’ve hosted all the gathering at our house. This old stove has cranked out many party dinners. (For them) I later found out that they were all in on the joke and wanted to see if we’d know...
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    Its a Good Thing I Cleaned The Oven

    Hi Eddie Just notice this post. I guess you ain’t ever going to lay on a oven door again. 😂 Last Xmas time we were invited guests at someone’s house..kind of a pot luck deal. New experience for us cuz we usually do all the hosting. We brought something (can’t remember what) that needed to be...
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    “softener leads to machine failure“ Is this true or is it hogwash?

    Detergent can build up on fabric It’s referred to as encrustation. If you google “encrustation on fabric” you find explanations of how and why it happens. If Laundress stops by, I’m sure shel be able to explain further. STPP is one additive that helps prevent this. Good rinsing and...
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    “softener leads to machine failure“ Is this true or is it hogwash?

    Let us know Aldo You can also run a empty load (no clothes no detergent) with hot water and just the soda crystals (washing soda) to help remove any detergent build up in the machine. Same thing will happen if you have build up in machine (You’l see sudsing)
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    Vintage Tide "Ultra" Powder

    Hello Dear! Sodium Carbonate seems to be close to the top of the list on all Tide powdered versions. And I imagine it still is with the new box of powdered Tide Original I have now. I’ve advised folks that are die hard liquid detergent users to occasionally use straight washing soda and hot...
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    “softener leads to machine failure“ Is this true or is it hogwash?

    Aldo Have you tried using half the recommended dosage of your detergent? You might have a detergent build up already in the fabrics. This can cause over sudsing. Try washing a load in warm to hot water with 1/2 cup of baking soda or soda crystals (no detergent) and see if you get suds. If...
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    “softener leads to machine failure“ Is this true or is it hogwash?

    I’ve cleaned My 2000 Kenmore like he did in the video twice since new. Last time was only a month ago. Both times where nowhere near that bad. I don’t use FS I think no matter what one uses it a good idea to check them on occasion and clean them out. Since last cleaning I’ve been adding...
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    Vintage Tide "Ultra" Powder

    I wonder How different this formula is from the current Tide Powder available now? I always keep a box of Tide original on hand. I never use the recommended dose as the stuff is strong enough with half the recommended dose.
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    Thoughts on Kenmore washer as daily driver?

    Rick Difficult to give you a answer.. It depends on your needs and possibly your skill level with repairs. I agree that the agitator probably need new dogs. And probably needs to have the inner tub removed so it can be cleaned (inside and out) as well as the inside of the outer tub. And clean...
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    Smelly laundry: TMI

    Borax is a handy laundry staple to have on hand for odor issues I agree that machines need to be cleaned out from time to time. Short of taking machine apart to do this (I have) you could try running the machine (empty) with hot water and a good dose of washing soda to break loose the gunk...
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    1950 Plymouth

    Rich is correct No synchro for first. I’ve always has to come to a complete stop before shifting into first. And even with all this work done, I still double clutch going into second..shel shift normal but she likes it better if I double clutch. I issue going from second to third. My issue...
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    1950 Plymouth

    Decided to update this thread Don’t know where the 6 years has gone! So the noise turned out to be worn needle bearings in the trany I went on driving the car around twin. The sound was evident only in first gear. Clutch was slipping in third gear then Finally the starter took a shit. New...
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    Maytag Wringer J

    Adrian Is the machine working? Holding water? Are u able to get Agitator on and off ? Whats this machines story?
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    Pet Hair & Your Laundry, How to Cope..

    The old Top loading washers like FF or some of the old Kenmores and whirlpool washers that had a pump running continuously..recirculating wash and rinse water (waterfall flow) passing over a removable filter, I think would work well? Or keep the pet outside !😂
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    Vintage whirlpool needing TLC

    Can you Confirm that the leak is coming from rust holes yourself? Did the repair man show you the holes while he had the cabinet off? Can you remove the cabinet so you can see for yourself..take pics so we can see.. What if all that’s wrong is a worn tub seal?
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    Original Rainbow SE vacuum NOS with all attachments

    I have a friend that has two rainbows. She loves them The vacuum aficionados will come by with more info for you
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    Maytag wringer gulmite tool

    We’re Going to want to see the second machine tare down too!
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    More internet insanity - This time about vac'ing carpets.

    Eddie I have a friend that has two rainbow vacuums that she’s had for years..she’s in her 80s now and still uses them. She always empties and washes out after each use. She swears by them. Here’s a pic of my old Compact. (I was taking it apart to deep clean it) I don’t have carpet and my...
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    Maytag wringer gulmite tool

    I was Going to suggest you have a look at Larry’s thread but you have already! Everything is covered in his thread for tare down and reassemble. Keep us posted as to ur progress
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    Maytag wringer gulmite tool

    You Didn’t us why your takin it apart? Document ur repairs (pics) if you can. We’re nosy and want to see!
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