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The bearings we used that Mathew (keymatic3203) sourced are SKF bearing 1 x R14 roller bearing open 1 x R20 roller bearing open The rubber seal we have used is a Hotpoint top loader seal but we used the original Keymatic spring which is a bit smaller so fits easier .You may have access to more...

Oh that`s looking like its ready for a bearing change, is the spring in the middle of the bearing seal okay ? have asked for confirmation of the bearings we used for you . what does the bearing carrier look like when old bearings knocked out ? Here is a pic of Richards tub and stem post for...

Found it, it was the 425 with sudz saver Chris, here is the advert

Welcome to AW and the Hotpoint Spiraclean club , without the plug in turn both dials to full ie 12 mins on the timer and boil on the thermostat . Leave a few mins then gently fully turn to OFF position , see if that works like a re set .

Hi Adam , what a find , that trio must have seen some laundry through them . Look forward to seeing them working for you .

Welcome Martin plenty to see and watch here , Ask Away - it's how we all learn together . Did you have a Keymatic and any other appliances ? Cheers , Mike

Hoovers first single tub washing machine had the Pulsator action in the back tub wall , they continued with twintubs and wringers using the same pulsator wash action , it was synonymous with Hoover washing machines . Hoovers first automatic used the pulsator both as an effective washing method...

Was the last Aus Keymatic the model with the teak fascia Chris ? My Aunt & Uncle moved out to Melbourne with work 1966 and it was only recently she saw one of my pics and said they had that Keymatic in their first rental when the moved there She said it was really good washer and didnt...

Search Hoover Keymatic 3224 on this excellent forum , loads of threads going back decades .. And then read the bedtime doctrine that Al and others posted on the Keymatic thread , No use diluting the pool , Enjoy your read !!

Yes , didnt make that clear in last post , this slope front Hot & Cold Keymatic has different water levels for wash & rinse on individual pressure switches which determine low & high water levels. The later Keymatics had one pressure switch with multiple levels low medium & high It's...

That's some statement in the history of first automatic washing machines , others will have many different views 🤣🤣 The pressure vessel is lower front right of the machine cabinet connected to the sump hose ( hence the complicated sump hose arrangement ) two hoses come out the top of the...

Ah right yes its a little different round here with the new setup, just calling on the troops to take pics of the Bearing Change Instructions, my books are over at Als with the machines and have asked Mathew to confirm what bearings he used, think we used Hotpoint top loader seal & but used the...

More useful diagrams ..

Bearing housing removed , ready to change bearings.

Here are some pics of bearing replacement completed to date

Welcome Frigidaire to AW & Keymatic club, like many here you`ll have your work cut out but looks like you are ready to get stuck in . Had the support wire round the drum snapped ? the drum looked low in the original pics, if you tilt or move the machine backwards they do that dropping the...

Big Thanks Robert A Warm Welcome to Alan and Groupbuilder , Amazing work over the last 24 years Robert and totally understand , we were only saying this last weekend meetup how much we all owe to you as the UK crowd when we first met all those years ago and carried on the group friendship ...

Unimatic By Name Fabulous video Robert and so good of Betty to finally acknowledge your work and dedication to the Frigidaire Unimatic Washer ... Carry on !!

Servis MK 41 Top Loader Hi Keith , have you got pics of the tub underneath ? I thought from your first post you had done a tear down and renovated it before new painted cabinets put back on so wondered if the leak was just a tightening up issue ? . Am sure many on here doing the Speed Queen...

Servis MK 41 Top Loader Well done Keith , nothing like finding a Holy Grail , looks in great nick, thought it was the Urbex one in Staffs at first until you said 👍 Looking forward to the in depth videos and pics so we can all see it 👍