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We're still all in one piece I was able to get the clutch loosened and functioning properly with a method I'd never have recommended to anyone to use.  Sometimes you just got to go with what works.  I'm still doing some final testing over the next few days to make the machine prove it's worth...

Thank You! Now this is really cool!  Loved reading it!

More news Passed the water test and everything else is good except...  We've got clutch issues, it seems it preferred being dirty because it doesn't want to slip and acts as if it were an impact clutch.  I adjusted the tension down to the lowest setting with only slight improvement.  Agitation...

Thanks so much David, I got your PM and I'll call them tomorrow after they open.  Today I spent the day buttoning up and got more done than I expected.  The bearing I did the water/oil bath on feels very good and sounds good too in the machine.  Tomorrow evening I'll water test the pump before I...

He seemed very pleasant when I spoke with him, even said he would call me if they could locate.  Please do call for me if you don't mind.  I'm glad to buy directly from them or if you want to get it I'll mail you a check.  Thanks David!

RE: let me remind you. Hey man, I called them and they said they could not locate it.  If you have a contact there and they can get it I'm glad to buy it.

Another Update I have had absolutely zero luck in finding a replacement bearing that I feel will work properly.  A light bulb went off and I remembered a spare mechanism that I had way back in my parts collection.  I removed the bearing from it and found it to be in good condition.  As an aid...

Still no luck, RBC was helpful but cannot find anything.  Still at a stopping point while I work on other things...

:) Thanks guys! I spoke with RBC/NICE today, and they were most kind and helpful. They are going to have their engineer (who has been there a long time) check into it and get back to me. They even told me that if they could not help they would refer me to someone who possibly could.

An Update Still nothing happening here.  I am awaiting the .21mm bearing to arrive, it apparently has been back ordered and is coming from China.  I spoke with a man in California recommended to me by fellow member djones but he says he cannot locate the part but will keep trying.   At this...

1969 was the end of production and the 1-18's started in '70.  I suspect a few were still around to be sold in 70 but 69 was the last year.

Thanks guys, no I don't have any videos of it.  What I can tell you is that when I got it most of the beauty had been preserved by dust and dirt and it had a broken belt on it.  It would seem this machine was low mileage because it is very quiet for a 1-18.  Getting it going was basically turn...

Why of course, here you go.  I really only use the regular cycle on this one.

That Copper panel is so pretty, here is mine that is just like this one.

I would assume you're referencing this ad?  See the link below. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frigidaire-Custom-Imperial-Automatic-Dryer-Model-DXP-Vintage-1950s-/151258922881?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2337bbff81

Since you're new I think studying this will help. Go into the library and download the manual titled   "Frigidaire Service Tech-Talk Jet-Action Washer Service Manual"

<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Jetcone, check out the post above (Post# 744269) from PhilR.  He shows how it's done.  Usually when this is happening though that brass keyway in the top of the shaft is either missing or broken.  Sometimes these shafts...

Yes, that style was 1955 only.  I have the dryer in white.

Yes, you are tearing the water bellows up as you turn it.  What this means is that the brass keyways between the agitate and spin shaft are either broken or missing.  While this is not terminal there are some procedures you need to follow in removing this agitator nut.  First you must wedge a...

Alright ya'll!  Somebody here better go get this because you may never see one again.  I don't have room, time, or transportation means so have at it boys...