dishwashercrazy
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I have just placed an ad on Craigslist for my 1990 GE Filter-Flo Washer, Model: WWA8350GELAD, S/N: RD153414G. I bought this machine in March 2009 at my local Habitat for Humanity Restore, for $85 + tax = $91.80. I have been using it fairly regularly, especially in my laundry business, mostly using the mini-basket setting for very small loads.
Following the successful partial restore on my other 1969 GE Filter-Flo Model 1WA743E2W, where I repaired rusted through holes in the bottom of the outer tub, I decided to open up this 1990 WWA8350GELAD to see what condition it was in. When I opened it up, I discovered a severe transmission seal leak (WH8X281), which had covered the whole underneath side with oil. When I removed the Transmission Boot, it lifted a thick layer of rust out with it from the bottom of the outer tub. This was a repeat situation that I had with the 1969 machine, so I had no fear in tackling the patch procedure for the rusted through holes. I got a new boot from my GE appliance store friends in west central Missouri, along with some much appreciated repair advice from them as well. I got a new transmission seal locally, and repaired the transmission. I re-flattened the thin metal plate inside the transmission. I used a two-part epoxy to repair the holes in the bottom of the outer tub. I used POR-15 to cover over much of the visible rusted areas, followed by priming and finish coat Rust-oleum paint in those areas. While the transmission was removed, I used an engine cleaning solvent to clean off as much of the replacing. The larger of the two clamps for the Transmission Boot needed to be replaced too. After I reassembled everything, I had no leaks. Therefore, all of the leak repairs were successful the first time. I was able to buy a can of GE Almond spray paint (WR97X206) through Marcone, which I used to touch up some scratches and rust spots on the exterior cabinet, and other blemishes underneath the top, and on the inner frame. The results are acceptable, but far from perfect upon close scrutiny.
Here is a summary of my expenses so far:
$91.80 Washer
$31.75 Transmission Boot
$19.49 Boot Clamp
$33.56 Transmission Seal and Washer
$24.36 Belt
$35.67 Paint
$13.37 An estimate of what I used in the way of POR-15, Rust-oleum Primer and Finish Paint, misc.
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$250.00
$50.00 The machine did not come with the mini-basket, filter, or softner dispenser.
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$300.00
$25.00 Much understated cost of numerous labor hours
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$325.00 Asking amount
Likely, you will criticize me for asking this large amount of money for a machine which is only 21 year old, and not ready to be considered Vintage. Regardless, this is where I choose to start at.
As I mention in the Craigslist ad, this machine came with a Ramp Activator, but I have a 2nd Straight vane Activator plus Mini-Basket that I am offering to swap out, or include at an additional cost ($50).
Below are a series of photo composites to give you some idea of what the washer looks like.
If anyone is interested in buying this machine, please send me an email, or an aw.org message.
Mike
HERE IS THE LINK TO CRAIGSLIST:
Following the successful partial restore on my other 1969 GE Filter-Flo Model 1WA743E2W, where I repaired rusted through holes in the bottom of the outer tub, I decided to open up this 1990 WWA8350GELAD to see what condition it was in. When I opened it up, I discovered a severe transmission seal leak (WH8X281), which had covered the whole underneath side with oil. When I removed the Transmission Boot, it lifted a thick layer of rust out with it from the bottom of the outer tub. This was a repeat situation that I had with the 1969 machine, so I had no fear in tackling the patch procedure for the rusted through holes. I got a new boot from my GE appliance store friends in west central Missouri, along with some much appreciated repair advice from them as well. I got a new transmission seal locally, and repaired the transmission. I re-flattened the thin metal plate inside the transmission. I used a two-part epoxy to repair the holes in the bottom of the outer tub. I used POR-15 to cover over much of the visible rusted areas, followed by priming and finish coat Rust-oleum paint in those areas. While the transmission was removed, I used an engine cleaning solvent to clean off as much of the replacing. The larger of the two clamps for the Transmission Boot needed to be replaced too. After I reassembled everything, I had no leaks. Therefore, all of the leak repairs were successful the first time. I was able to buy a can of GE Almond spray paint (WR97X206) through Marcone, which I used to touch up some scratches and rust spots on the exterior cabinet, and other blemishes underneath the top, and on the inner frame. The results are acceptable, but far from perfect upon close scrutiny.
Here is a summary of my expenses so far:
$91.80 Washer
$31.75 Transmission Boot
$19.49 Boot Clamp
$33.56 Transmission Seal and Washer
$24.36 Belt
$35.67 Paint
$13.37 An estimate of what I used in the way of POR-15, Rust-oleum Primer and Finish Paint, misc.
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$250.00
$50.00 The machine did not come with the mini-basket, filter, or softner dispenser.
------------
$300.00
$25.00 Much understated cost of numerous labor hours
-----------
$325.00 Asking amount
Likely, you will criticize me for asking this large amount of money for a machine which is only 21 year old, and not ready to be considered Vintage. Regardless, this is where I choose to start at.
As I mention in the Craigslist ad, this machine came with a Ramp Activator, but I have a 2nd Straight vane Activator plus Mini-Basket that I am offering to swap out, or include at an additional cost ($50).
Below are a series of photo composites to give you some idea of what the washer looks like.
If anyone is interested in buying this machine, please send me an email, or an aw.org message.
Mike
HERE IS THE LINK TO CRAIGSLIST:
