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This is the one I salvaged from the house that was being sold, along with the BIG freezer from 1968. I reconnected the dryer for 115 volt operation, so I could run it temporarily in the backyard. I had A LOT of laundry to do today, so I figured it could contribute in a small way to the '80's...

Spin Speed. Still Anemic? I hadn't seen those screws down there, thanks! I cleaned the pulleys, and the belt, and adjusted the water pump belt (it had indeed been too tight, thanks for that advice too). The motor moves very easily, and the springs appear to be in good shape. Adding slightly...

Since we're way past the point of "should I save this machine", I've created a new thread dedicated to it. I've repaired the timer and verified that everything now works. The last thing on the list is to check into the belt tensioning springs, since the spin is anemic, despite the belt...

Big Series Motors Reminds me of the motors used in electrical cable pulling winches. But the biggest beasts in the series motor department I ever worked with were locomotive traction motors. If you were standing on the steps of the locomotive, when only moving at a couple of miles an hour or...

Those Solid Burners Oh, I forgot- you're right about those burners. They suck. No heat control. Once they do get hot, they'll boil water for several minutes after they are shut off lol. Crapola.

Thrift Store says "Thank You, but No Thanks" You know it's bad when even the Thrift Store does not want it lol! I showed the guy a photo, and he said "Oh, we wouldn't be able to sell that". Lol! These really must be junk, eh? :) So, off to the scrapyard it is! :)

Actually, Thank You! I appreciate the feedback, and fortunately we did not spend too much money on it. I had hoped to get that back out of it, but it is what it is. Maybe I should part it out and scrap the rest? Would any of the parts be interchangeable into better stoves? Keith

Haha! That's going to make my Magic Chef a tough sell lol! I saw that this one was relisted, and was surprised that it wasn't snagged the first time... Keith

Series Motors Don't get me wrong- Machines with brushes and commutators are among my favorites! :) And true that nothing can hunker down and pull through a tough load like a series motor. An induction motor can typically develop 2 or 3 times it's continuous power rating, but once the break...

I have no idea if this is really worth anything to anyone, but I'd really like it to go to someone other than China just to be remade into cheap junk lol. We bought this four years ago on CL only because we needed an electric range for one month. I've had it listed on CL a couple times, but it...

Two Pole Induction Motors I've always considered the use of a series motor in an application that does not absolutely require a particularly high speed or light weight to be a cheap substitute for a nice smooth and quiet running induction motor. While I have no personal experience with a...

Light Bulbs Most light bulbs are not resistant to thermal shock, as noted, but some are made out of "hard glass" just for the purpose. For example those intended for outdoor use. And, I have a suspicion, those designed for use inside an oven. Worth a try, anyway. Keith

"pairs beat one-of-a-kind and turquoise trumps all" LOL! I LOVE IT!!! What an awesome line up BTW! Keith

All of that Metal stuff That was also listed in the ad means a scrapper may well haul it all off to be destroyed for a few bucks, regardless of the quality or historic value :(

I'm crushed now :( And it's my fault. I finally got a chance to contact the seller of the GE Monitor Top, only to find that it is sold. :( I should have jumped on it sooner, right away, in fact. After all, I've wanted one for decades, but never found one that was close enough or affordable...

Electronics I haven't had a chance to really study the machine closely, but was scratching my head a bit while looking at the photo of the dial! These must employ some pretty rugged / simple electronic controls to last forty some years! It will be interesting to study for sure. Keith

Thank you all for the encouragement and information! I was hoping for the '60's on the dryer, but late '71 is ok :) They must have had another dryer for their first couple of years in the house. That's a beautiful set you have, Phil. I won't put this dryer into service since electricity is...

The Dryer The dryer does have the acrylic knob on the dial. I would presume that this was the original dryer to the house as well. Keith

All Safely Home Man, that Freezer is Big and Heavy! They aren't in the photos, but I have the metal bails for the door shelves. We just removed them for transport. Evidently the house was built in 1969, and I saw what looked like an October 1968 date stamped in ink on the wiring diagram on...

A quick shot of the info on the back... Haven't unloaded it yet, but here's what looks like model number and such. Which apparently you guys could tell by seeing it :)