captainmoody
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Thought i'd share a couple pics of the 1-18 with her skirt off! I think this one is in pretty good condition for the age. It works great still, and am working on a wash video next.
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captainmoody
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Interesting Motor
I've never seen one with this type of motor on it. All I have ever seen have the "open" style motor. Wonder if it's a replacement.
I've never seen one with this type of motor on it. All I have ever seen have the "open" style motor. Wonder if it's a replacement.
captainmoody
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That was going to be my question next! My 1-18 manual from 1970 shows the same motor as mine, my machine was built in 1974. However, I had a 1976 and also a 1978 1-18 and they both had the non-serviceable motors. Maybe sometime in 1975 they switched over? Anyone know if this is true?
Well,
Mine is a 73 and has the Open Style Motor. Strange...
Mine is a 73 and has the Open Style Motor. Strange...
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Mine has the three speed motor, could that be why it's different from the open types?
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Would anyone be interested in sharing a service manual for the I-18? Could I photocopy someone's?
Bobby in Boston
Bobby in Boston
Bobby - It has been on my schedule of 'things-to-do' - to scan the 1-18 manual and post for everyone. Better than paying for a scanned copy elsewhere on the net. Is this time sensitive?
To keep to the topic - I know Maytag had a bulletin once that discussed their transition from repairable motors to T-framed motors, about the same time frame. One of those deals where they were going to deplete stock in their parts inventory but new machines would receive the T-frame motors after a certain date. Who knows - maybe the motor was replaced at some point in time. I don't think/know if GM date stamped the motors like Maytag did.
Ben
To keep to the topic - I know Maytag had a bulletin once that discussed their transition from repairable motors to T-framed motors, about the same time frame. One of those deals where they were going to deplete stock in their parts inventory but new machines would receive the T-frame motors after a certain date. Who knows - maybe the motor was replaced at some point in time. I don't think/know if GM date stamped the motors like Maytag did.
Ben
What's also interesting
is that it has the drip tray installed on it. I didn't think the earlier ones had that. Mine does not have one, and it appears that it has never been serviced in any way.
is that it has the drip tray installed on it. I didn't think the earlier ones had that. Mine does not have one, and it appears that it has never been serviced in any way.
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Horse power question
I was told years ago that model 1/18 has a 2 hsp. motor. Is this true?.....Bill in Az.....
I was told years ago that model 1/18 has a 2 hsp. motor. Is this true?.....Bill in Az.....
bobbyderegis
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Ben: this would be great! I can check the motor of my I-18 this weekend. It will be the first time I've looked under her skirt.
Bobby in Boston
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Every 1-18 I've ever seen has had the square, open type motor. That is a new one to me.
2 HP motor
If they did have a 2 HP motor they could only be run on a 20 amp dedicated service. At startup, a 2 HP induction motor will draw far more current than a standard 15 amp service could supply. Maybe the person who said that meant 1/2 HP which would be much more reasonable...
For example...my Ge Filter-Flo has a 1/2 HP motor in it, and it pulls 8 amps in "run". Start current is a minimum of 150% "run" current, and more commonly 300-400% for single-phase motors.
If they did have a 2 HP motor they could only be run on a 20 amp dedicated service. At startup, a 2 HP induction motor will draw far more current than a standard 15 amp service could supply. Maybe the person who said that meant 1/2 HP which would be much more reasonable...
For example...my Ge Filter-Flo has a 1/2 HP motor in it, and it pulls 8 amps in "run". Start current is a minimum of 150% "run" current, and more commonly 300-400% for single-phase motors.
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'Every 1-18 I've ever seen has had the square, open type motor. That is a new one to me'.
Kenny, I think this is a early 1-18. Notice the washer base pan is porcelain coated. I recall that only happened for maybe a year or two. That motor looks like a GM 'Delco'. Otherwise, like you've said, they usually had a sealed GE or Emerson motor.
The machine is very "mint" and evidently the seals are intact. The drip trough under the main seal/bearing looks clean. How sweet!
Kenny, I think this is a early 1-18. Notice the washer base pan is porcelain coated. I recall that only happened for maybe a year or two. That motor looks like a GM 'Delco'. Otherwise, like you've said, they usually had a sealed GE or Emerson motor.
The machine is very "mint" and evidently the seals are intact. The drip trough under the main seal/bearing looks clean. How sweet!
everythingold
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I have two 1-18's in my shop. 1-18 is actually a reference to the pounds of clothes it was supposed to be able to wash. Both mine are model WC. Short and sweet I like that. The Custom Imperials had 3 speed motors, and a light. The "regular" 1-18 has a two speed motor. Both the ones in my shop are "regular" and have the same motor as captainmoody's, they are the original motors believe me. And that is one clean machine captainmoody. Don't oil it! Matt
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1-18
1-18 was for 1 piece to 18pounds.Sort of strange how both the FRIGIDAIRE and Norge washers had the same tub design.I did notice however that in the newer 1-18 Jet-Action washers,the agitator speed when seton regular would begin at a slower speed when you set it for mini-small. But,when you increased the water level,The agitator would speed up. I believe that qwas posibly done by engineers after receiving complaints of water leakage from the vigorus splashing around of water in the mini-small settings.
1-18 was for 1 piece to 18pounds.Sort of strange how both the FRIGIDAIRE and Norge washers had the same tub design.I did notice however that in the newer 1-18 Jet-Action washers,the agitator speed when seton regular would begin at a slower speed when you set it for mini-small. But,when you increased the water level,The agitator would speed up. I believe that qwas posibly done by engineers after receiving complaints of water leakage from the vigorus splashing around of water in the mini-small settings.
captainmoody
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I got lucky with this washer, no leaks whatsoever! It looks to have lower use than most. So are there any Frigidaire experts out there that might have an idea when they switched over the motor design? BTW, I am still looking for the plastic lens for the light, (the original is age cracked.)
