Suspension Kits
Hi Louis
Well done on attaining the two machines you have.
The main problem with suspension on this machines are the large rubber bushes that the tub sits on, over the years they compress and go out of shape and because of this you get whats known as "twisted drum" wherebye the tub wont sit squarely because of the rubber bushes, there are other components in the suspension that wear aswell and will affect its ability to work properly, so that is why there is a complete kit with all parts required other than some moderately thick grease.
The suspension kits are available here, and should be available in any country that sold earlier type Hoover washing machines.
I have enclosed a link to a place here that has them for sale and will ship abroad.
Fitting is not that difficult just a bit fiddly, all you need tools wise is a 1/2" or 13mm ring spanner to undo the top nut on the suspension rod, and a good pair of mole grips to grip the very bottom of the suspension rod whilst doing this.
I normally turn the machines upside down to do this job as it easier to get at the parts.
In the meantime if you can get a bright torch and the back off one of the machines you will be able to see the 1/2" nut that needs to be undone etc, this will just help you familiarise your self with the parts involved.
If you get a kit or want more help i can scan in some more information from a service book for you, there are few more things you need to know, like the suspension spring under the soap draw is shorter than the other spring, also the white plastic bush on the soap draw side has a metal retaining thingy on it whilst the other one doesnt.
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