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Hi to all again. I did get the model number correct this time. Sorry about that. This is the second part of the overhaul - fitting parts and reassembling. Regards John One of the motor end plates. The rotor bearings are sintered bronze which soak up oil for lubrication. Here I've blocked the...

Hi again folks I had intended just a quick vacuum and general tidy up for the 155, but it ended up being more like an overhaul. The dryer was last overhauled in 1991 when the machine first came into my possession, and it hasn't had a great deal of use since then. Perhaps once a month as an...

Hi again folks This is the third and final instalment of overhauling my Hoover 455 washer. The previous instalment is at the link. I had decided that anything that was easy to get at, and was in good condition, would be reused on the washer. As you'll see later, this doesn't totally work out...

Hi folks Back again with the next instalment. Part 1 is at the link. This time: Repair, Replace, & Paint After a thorough wire brushing of the rusty areas, the tub was cleaned and dried. Following electron1100's lead, the first step was to apply KURUST to all the rusty areas. This included...

Hi folks My Hoover 455 is now up and running again, and I’ve done my first couple of loads. The delightful spin sound can once again be heard by all the neighbourhood, so everything is good. It hasn’t been totally plain sailing, but what is life without a few setbacks. Hopefully some of this...

For your viewing pleasure, what follows are brochures of some Australian made Hoover washing machines and dryers, starting with the front loaders. If anything is inaccurate in any of the following posts, please let me know. All opinions are my own. Warning, ponderous tome ahead, so jump to the...

Hello and greetings from Brisbane Australia. I’ve been reading lots of threads in the archives over the last few days and they’re fantastic – so many great machines and people. The UK and Australian market posts, including about the 455, have been fascinating, as have the gorgeous US machines...