1-18 Timer Motor busted?

[ballstorm]

I have a what I believe to be a 1970s 1-18 Frigidaire/GE washer. Worked great up until this morning when the timer dial stopped advancing. I understand that is a somewhat common problem with these washers. Below is picture of the serial number tag on the back panel behind the dial if that helps any.

 

I would appreciate any help in pointing me in the right direction on getting this thing fixed.  Also, is there a significant market for older washers like this in good working order?

 

[d-jones]

A dead timer is easily corrected, so don't give up on the machine just yet. If you know the part number, new ones turn up on eBay from time to time, and even a search of various online parts suppliers can turn up a much needed part. Failing that, there are places you can send a timer off to to have it repaired.

 

Nobody that knows what they're talking about would call the market for vintage washing machines significant. But there's definitely a niche market for them among collectors and enthusiasts like the folks found at this site. And as enthusiasts go, Frigidaire collectors tend to be among the more enthusiastic.

 

[joelippard]

This is an easy repair.  If you are interested in knowing how to do it, and how to get the timer motor fixed let me know.  It sounds like you may be offering the machine for sale?  If this is the case I know of a fellow member here who may be interested in a 1-18.  You've come to the right place for help.

 

[ballstorm]

I am definitely interesteed in repairing the unit if possible.  I will crack open the access panel this evening and attempt to locate the part number(s) etc on the motor.

 

Thanks for the replies so far...

 

[joelippard]

Check your inbox for a message I sent you about this.

 

Joe

 

[d-jones]

Hi Alex

Since you plan to keep this machine and maintain it yourself(a very wise choice) I'd recommend that you track down the relevant maintenance and parts manuals. Having the parts manual will allow you to arm yourself with the part number you're looking for prior to calling around or searching internet parts sellers databases. It's a very useful advantage and can dramatically improve your odds of finding what you need. Service manuals are also very helpful as they can tell you how the various systems are supposed to work and interact with each other. They're also typically loaded with wiring diagrams and technical illustrations showing those same systems in great detail.

One of the outstanding features of this family of sites is Automatic Ephemera, where you can actually download needed manuals from an ever growing library of material. In that library I found this 1979 Frigidaire I-18 Tech Talk Service Manual. You've indicated that yours is an earlier model, but I'd imagine much of the information would still apply to your machine. If that isn't the case, hopefully someone will speak up quickly.

1979 Frigidaire 1-18 Tech Talk Service Manual

1979 Frigidaire 1-18 Tech Talk Service Manual

www.automatice.org