And after a mere 6 years, the 57 GE washer is...ready!

[turquoisedude]

Just to illustrate what the washer is supposed to do, here's a video clip taken during the first load test:

 



 

So, call it 'spins in activation' or, as the late Larry Olmo put it, 'sympathetic spin', looks like we got a problem Houston.

I have already started to figure out how I could correct this, but as jetcone (Jon) explained it to me, I am going to have to pull the transmission out of the 57. Of course this is assuming I can find the part... And we all know what happened the last time I tried to mess with a GE washer transmission...  Or I can just hire someone to hold the tub in place while it's washing or rinsing...  

 

I am kinda disappointed, but the machine did look like it had been well-used until it got mothballed in 1980.  I did have one victory with a vintage appliance this past weekend though.  I am going to concentrate on yard work for a couple of hours before I even start to THINK about the Lady K here in St-Lib....   GGGRRRRR!

 

[swestoyz]

Maybe Jon can hook you up with where he had someone fab up the brake lining? Looks like he included the company info in his post about this a few years ago.

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?45799

Ben

 

[pulltostart]

Cool video!

Thanks for sharing the video of a successful launch of your '57.  That's a fun machine to watch and I just love the filter-flo action - so darn effective against lint and fur.

 

Enjoy your yardwork and give your brain a rest; you'll get the problem corrected.

 

lawrence

 

[lesto]

Our old 59 had the same problem. There is no tub brake but a tub pall I believe it's called that holds the tub (mostly) still during agitation. Robert can give you more info. His 58 has this same design.

 

[hippiedoll]

Very Nice maiden wash video...

Keeping my fingers crossed that you get the spinning tub during agitation/activation situation fixed!

Sending positive vibes your way...
;o)