1969 Malleys Whirlpool Washer

[mit634]

Hello Everyone,

Making great progress on the washer restoration. After allowing the tub sealer to set we filled it with water to test for leaks. Fortunately no leaks were apparent from the tub, however, two of the hose connections underneath were leaking. I replaced the original spring-type hose clamps with new worm drive hose clamps and that fixed the leaks.

We reinstalled the spin basket and powered the machine to test it for free and correct operation. It was initially not running very true and I found there was still some rust inside the basket center tube causing it not to tighten down square. Removing this rust fixed the problem.

Then we reinstalled the surgilator, tub ring, fill hose, snubber, cabinet top and lid, reconnected the lower wiring harness to the control panel and reinstalled the control panel.

Photos of the continued reassembly below.

We have done some basic tests of the fill level switches, agitate and spin operation which all seem fine. Videos of these below.

 

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Agitate mode.

 

 

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Spin mode.

 

 

[thomasortega]

I have one word to say:

FASCINATING!

 

[mit634]

Thanks so much Thomas !

 

 

[DADoES]

 
Fantastic the restoration that can be done when one has the skill, access to parts, tools and resources.

Would like to see a full cycle video and the timer clicking/clacking through setting of cycles.

 

[mielerod69]

Pic of lid instructions

Hi mit634,
Could you take a photo of the lid instructions
Thanks
Rod

 

[brisnat81]

Hi Tim,

That looks amazing, you must be very pleased with how its come together.

Are you still looking for an end cap? I'm doing a cleanup of my storage this weekend and I'm pretty sure I had an 1800 control panel, let me know if you are and I can save the Timer and Endcap for you if you like?

Cheers

Nathan

 

[chestermikeuk]

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Wow love all the detailed restoration work Tim, nothing like knowing its all restored and minty like new. Congratulations !!

What do you use to treat the hoses they look like new or are they new / old stock etc ??

 

[stricklybojack]

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Where are all the plastic parts?
Hows does it work, there’s no computer?
And why is there so much water in it?

 

[mayfan69]

Impressive restoration

Hi Tim,

I concur with so many others here: it's a very impressive restoration. Congratulations!

You certainly have an Aussie classic there: rare to see the fully programmed push button models these days.

Cheers
Leon

 

[mit634]

Hi Everyone,

Thank you all so much for the kind comments ! It is satisfying that the washer project is finally coming together after months of having parts all over the place.

@dadoes, @mielerod69 - I will photos / make videos and post here when I can.

@brisnat81 - The seller contacted me many months after I bought the machine to say he had found the end cap in his shed and he posted it to me. I would definitely be interested in a timer or any spare parts you might have. Thanks so much for the offer Nathan.

@chestermikeuk - The hoses are all original. We gave them a good clean and then treated them with Armor All. It always seems to rejuvenate old rubber well.

@stricklybojack - Ha ha ! They sure don't make washers like this anymore.

@mayfan69 - Thanks Leon. I assume the TOL fully programmed washers were rare even when new, due to their cost. I'm very satisfied to have saved this one given how few vintage washers seem still to be around in Australia (although I am in awe of how many you have managed to find).

 

[swestoyz]

What a great machine, but an even more impressive restoration. Congrats, and a tip of the hat (or wrench in our case?) to you!

Loving the heater in the outer tub! So foreign to us in the US.

Ben

 

[sb198211]

Wow!!

This was my grandma's washing machine!! Well not her exact actual one (the badge on the front of hers got replaced by a cute Melbourne Tram thingy)

I've always thought it was such a cool looking machine - wish I could find one!!