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Hi Eugene. That model is going to be a simple design, not too much different from similar appearing models of the past.  The newer models known for such high failure rates typically are the high-end designs. The more "bells and whistles" the more problems it will have. Yours should last a...

Found its forever home.... This exact compressor pictured in this thread has finally been put in service.  It's new life: https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?95397_ 

Got a very interesting project in the shop! This is a 1940 General Electric Pepsi cooler; with an icewater bath cooling system. The original cooling system was a belt drive, but that was missing. I used a new-old-stock GE compressor like used in the late 50's and early 60's Combination fridges...

<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400;">Last week I completed a project which started out with no certain success and was extremely ambitious. I rebuilt the worst burnout compressor I have seen. It is a General Electric model CG Globe-Top refrigerator. This...

Hi Bill, I'm happy you enjoyed the repair videos!  I have done field service work since I was approximately 20 years old and my face has become very weathered from the sun. I should have used more sunscreen I guess. I would much rather look old than feel old; so I guess I shouldn't complain.  ...

Thanks Melvin. This is the only attitude one should have when approaching a repair job! :) 

Thanks, Lawrence, and Melvin. I really appreciate your replies! My attitude is that whatever is wrong needs to be addressed. If you have a non-working fridge, there is not much to lose; so go for it! :) 

Hi John; thanks for the note! That evaporator is made of very thin metal, so it wasn't too hard to straighten it; as you saw. Back in this day, stainless steel was a very costly and exotic alloy, so they were very conservative with its use.    And you're right about having more freezer space! ...

<span style="font-family: inherit;" data-offset-key="71co9-0-0">This CK35 unit belongs to a fellow enthusiast and goes with a very nice porcelain three-door cabinet. The refrigerator was bought in "working" condition but it only cooled a few passes of the smaller evaporator.</span>   There was...

Lada Brendan; that's neat that you were able to find a genuine Russian Lada in your area. Those are legendary in their home country. Also interesting about the modifications made to the car for the Canadian market. 

Latin America models... Hi Jesus R.  I remember a "grey market" car which was found in the States. It was a Mexican specification Buick Century. It had what appeared (at first) to be diesel-specification instrument cluster, without any Check Engine lamp nor "Unleaded Fuel" markings. The engine...

80's project cars... I was / am into the 80's GM cars. Have several Buick and Olds cars; plus a 72 Chevy Nova. My screen name comes from my hobby of building turbocharger systems for these cars. I've built 6 or 7 of them.   Out of my collection, the favorites are my 84 Buick Century and 86...

Hi Melvin. Thanks for your reply. The belt came from a local appliance repair shop. I took the model number to their shop and they provided the belt. It was not a SQ factory part, but supposedly cross-referenced to it. Can't remember if it appeared to have a cloth outer covering or not to be...

Follow-up! It's been a little over 6 months, so I want to do a follow-up on this pair.  The new thread is here:  https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?95081_ 

So; it's been a little over 6 months since I got this "like new" Speed Queen pair. I want to make a follow-up about how my experience has been with them.  The original thread has lots of info about how I came to acquire them in this condition. It is linked at the bottom of this post.    I was...

This is hilarious!    But seriously, don't wash tennis balls.

Thanks, guys; for the kind words. I am hopeful that my videos and explanations will help others who have the aptitude to venture out and try their hand at repairing them. Eventually, and hopefully no time soon, I am sure I will have to move on from this and the videos will remain to help others...

Hi Stan; very happy that you've enjoyed these videos!  My hopes are that showing the repair process helps others to see that there's most always a way to repair these when they stop working. Most problems are pretty simple in nature.  

So; I got another box! If you are interested in seeing some troubleshooting and repairs to a very important piece of history, you may want to watch these two videos. I have parts 1 and 2 completed and uploaded. Part 1: Part 2:   Sincerely, David   

Very happy the site is back up! Many people really appreciate the effort you put into these sites. It is sad that you're considering selling the sites, but I understand that situations change and people have to pursue other interests eventually.