'65 Frigidaire Roller-matic Washer

[saltysam]

Hello everyone, I'm trying to fix a big "goof" that i made while taking my 65 Frigidaire washer apart to replace the spin shaft. I mistakenly tried to remove the tub screws (underneath the agitator) while taking everything apart. And yep, most of them snapped off because they were seized. I have all of the snapped off screws removed from the plate off the bottom of the tub but i'm having a really hard time locating an original looking screw to put everything back together. It is a 1/4x28 Phillips oval head 3/4" long. Would any of the Frigidaire experts out there have any extra of these screws that they would be willing to part with? If so i'd greatly appreciate it!

 

[mayken4now]

Email Train Guy.

He might have some for sale.

 

[trainguy]

Hey Mark

A supplier buddy of mine in Indiana is sending some to me until I can find what I do have in my stash. I'm so sorry that nobody else had any to help. These will be NOS stainless screws. I'll drop you a line as soon as I get them. I would also think that others would want some as spares. I have never taken a tub out that I haven't stripped at least one screw.

One good thing though, I did manage to find duplicates of a few unimatic parts. I'll be listing them on eBay starting tonight. Just imagine what I could find if I ever get organized!

Rich

 

[gyrafoam]

Rich is right----

I've been looking for the two boxes of SS screws I bought a couple years ago. I have some that are for the tub and some for the rubber tub support---and I can't find the damned things. I will continue to dig around. I even looked for the invoice to see where they could be ordered from----- but I evidently did not keep it.
I'll keep you advised------

 

[saltysam]

Rich and Gyrafoam

Hey guys, thanks so much for the help. You don't know how much i appreciate it. i'm excited i can start getting my machine back together! Thanks again guys!

 

[trainguy]

And Here They Are!

Mark,

My buddy sent me a package of 16 brand new tub screws. I'll put 8 of them in tomorrow's mail for you. And as always, I'm glad I was able to help someone who appreciates it.

Rich

 

[saltysam]

HAPPY DANCE!

WOO HOO!! That is awesome Rich! Thank you so much....you have been terrific!

 

[mayken4now]

Told Ya, he is great!

 

[christfr]

yea rich is a good guy!!! cool cant wait to see this machine when its back to life

 

[saltysam]

Hey Chris!

You are correct Rich is an awesome guy! Would like to meet him someday and pick his brain about washers. This cold weather is a bummer, can't get out and do anything. When i get it back together i'll see if we can't arrange to get together. Work is going to be a major bummer for the next 16 weeks. (complete teardown and rebuild of the boiler and turbine/generator) 12 hour days and 7 days a week. It's not going to be fun. But hopefully we can squeeze some time in.