1958 General Electric Two Speed Filter Flo Washer

[repairguy]

Hopefully I did better this time.

 

[repairguy]

Thanks to Lawrence’s generosity and patience I was able to give this old filter flo a new home in southeast Texas. I took an eleven hundred mile round trip over the past several days to grab this good looking washer. It’s raining here today but I hope to tinker with it soon. The motor was frozen but after working it back and forth for some time the washer spins and agitates in both speeds and the timer advances. Also want to thank Lawrence for the excellent clean up job he did. The filter flo looks great. Hopefully more to come.

 

[pulltostart]

Melvin is the perfect next-owner for this one.  He wasn't at the house 20 minutes when he had that washer spinning and agitating!  It was such fun to see it in action.  Of course it was a 'dry run'; the fun will begin when water is mixed into the equation.

 

Melvin - it was great to meet you and  your sidekick.  Enjoy the washer.  Amy says to tell you "woof"!

 

lawrence

 

[appnut]

Glad you got to meet Melvin. I look forward to the day when I get that honor of meeting him too.

 

[repairguy]

The sun came out this afternoon and I couldn’t help but try the washer out. I believe this machine sat unused for 40+ years. It’s in great condition for its age. It’s gone through two complete cycles under it’s own power. The brake is not functioning in the transmission so the basket spins during agitation. I felt the boot from underneath and it is still very soft and flexible. The pump leaked a few drops but that was the only leak. Very impressive.

 

[qsd-dan]

Get some turbine oil on those bearings/wickings or it'll destroy them and the motor shaft. This motor can be disassembled.