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After stripping a gear in the gearbox, and being out of action for over 6 months, I'm pleased to say that my Empress is now back in Action, It was basically an archeological search for parts, which resulted in 2 scrap machines being purchased for gearbox parts, and also the search for new...

I really miss my old Supermatic, was a fantastic washing machine, I bought it second hand as an ex rental, shortly after the guarantee ran out it started leaking, I sent it back to the shop (paying a fee of £30 for call out!) they then broke the agitator shaft in the gearbox! I never saw the...

The problem with the machine was the main drive gear (run off a worm from the motor) had stripped due to an oil leak causing it to run dry, I aquired an earlier machine from 1951 with the intention of canibalising it, to my dismay the machine was an older type with a separate motor and the...

Well the old Girl has gone on Holiday to a Friends workshop, managed to source a good second Hand Gearbox so all being well should be up and running soon, going for a minor refurb as well,the years haven't been kind to the original wiring. Quick question, How do you remove the Agitator shaft...

Thanks for the Advice, used to using forums that need a BB Code to post pics, probably why the link didn't work. Here's the Direct Link http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo106/kevhallett/2013-05-02195847_zps45766c39.jpg Not got the pic on this PC as I took the pic with my phone, will upload...

Thanks for the help, Here's the old girl Will take the gearbox and the tub out as a complete Unit then, Will also try filling the oil up first, What Grade BTW?

Hi, Not long owned an old Hotpoint Empress washer, the Old type with Octagonal Drum, with a heater. Last Week, was half way through a wash, when it sounded like changing gear on a car without using the clutch, then it seized and there was a horible Motor smell and the Motor wouldn't turn, after...