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Don’t be put off If the pumps are the same as a twin valve we have in the UK they look complicated but they are not . The pump splits into three and there are seals in between the parts . If the spindle seal has failed they are simple to replace. Go to a bearing supplier who will be able to...

Bearing seal kit Hi Nigel the kit I’m thinking about only fits the metal Outer tub . So sorry Darren

Seal and bearing kit … Nigel are you looking for a kit to fit the metal tub or a plastic one ?? Regards Darren

Westinghouse door seals I think there could be a way ahead with this . I’ve emailed you Robert direct . Best wishes Darren

Hi John yes the doors have a rubber seal on them this is on the dryer doors . Exactly the same on the washer Best wishes Darren

Westinghouse boot He can make as many as needed . The bigger the run the better the price ….The company have done all the profiling and can get the tooling to make them It’s just if there is little demand it’s going to be an expensive thing to reproduce . There are so few English Electric...

Westinghouse door boots I’ve sent the door boot to the rubber manufacturer all I know is that it fits the spacemate …as in the EE machine here in the UK . There were obviously multiple hybrids of the spacemate machine in the USA . It’s going to be difficult to identify which other...

Dear folks… we never that I know of had the larger Westinghouse slant front washers in the UK but we did have the spacemate badged here under English Electric . This was both in automatic and semi automatic models but was essentially a spacemate . The old style Corrugated door seal that was on...

Well it’s something new to me I have never rinsed in warm water as I always thought it extravagant . However the Bendix triomatic only does warm rinses … so I’m trying to change the feed to take a cold fill

How did you get on Just found this thread and was wondering how you got on with the restore. Looks an amazing machine …

It’s a quick simple and authentic repair to replace the lip seal . Dismantle the pump and remove the old worn seal . Clean out any soap deposits / scale from the seal housing and take the clean impeller shaft and housing to a bearing shop and they will measure the diameters . . Use good...

Clutch mechanism The spinner motor and clutch are all in one unit with the clutch above the motor rotor . The rotor spins at the same speed from the start unlike the earlier 1400 machine . The 1420 allows the spinner to empty the water and once the the load starts to move and gather speed the...

Dear folks I know this is a long shot but does anyone have any service information for the Bendix Triomatic . It’s a bolt down washer dryer and a rare machine ... I could do with some help Many thanks

Short out Kenneth have you taken the element cradle out and examined it ?? Are the ceramic insulators intact ?? Regards Darren

Timer replacement Kenneth if you contact me via AW / email I know someone who can help with your replacement .... regards

Well done What a fantastic job you’ve done and the achievement is amazing . You clearly have ability and skills that can rescue the old lady from another 60 years for doing nothing !! I love the style of the machine and your going to love using her ..... remember to fasten the machine down...

The Best machines ever Well done on your rescue I think the early machines are just the best and I use mine most weeks .. they have issues but look how old they are !! I’ve worked on all Of mine and rebuilt them including the motor wire replacement .. which is irritating but needs must ...

Gas burner The burner sits directly under the enamelled tub . There is no flue.... there are vents on the side of the machine . In addition inside there’s a series of heat deflectors to keep the heat away from The wiring .... the burner is a large U shape iron affair !!! .

Prevalence ..... The Bendix machines are my all time favourites ..... there seems to be so few of these machines about in the UK ....woodbodger did you work for Bendix ??? I recently restored a gas fired semi automatic machine but carnt find any info about this machine .......would love to...

Brilliant job Clearly a labour of love !!! Well done I’m amazed how spares still turn up for these old machines . Looking forward to the video .... thanks for all the detail on a wonderful restoration best wishes Darren