And we had agitation! Notice the lack of noise from the pump now. I guess having some water in there flushed out the last of the residue that had been rattling around.
Another Timeline
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Sigh... It SEEMS fine, but note my reaction when I looked at the back of the washer! Ooopsie, indeed!
Sigh... It SEEMS fine, but note my reaction when I looked at the back of the washer! Ooopsie, indeed!
Water was just cascading from the bottom of the outer tub; most of it was flowing right through the center shaft where the transmission drive is. I suddenly realized why there had been so much rust on the top of the main transmission pulley... Water had obviously been gathering there for a while before I found this washer!
If I had been smart enough to pull out the inner tub when I had the cabinet apart, I'll bet a turquoise Mixmaster that I'd have found rust damage to the outer tub. I'm going to guess it's pretty bad damage, too, given that the machine looks as if it has seen plenty of laundry duty.
However, I did buy the machine as a parts machine and this will be its fate. I was in a bind as to what the heck I would have done with it if it had been 100% intact and operational.
I am trying not to take this one as a failure - I learned a heck of a lot about servicing Norge washers between this one and the '56 that came from Massachusetts. In all probability, I'll swap the console from the 55 onto '8 of 56' - I'll get a more reliable Timeline cycle control and a lighted panel that way. And the 55 console is turquoise, too...
With other the other parts, that lower-mileage '56 model should be around for many, many years to come now. Well, I hope!
If I had been smart enough to pull out the inner tub when I had the cabinet apart, I'll bet a turquoise Mixmaster that I'd have found rust damage to the outer tub. I'm going to guess it's pretty bad damage, too, given that the machine looks as if it has seen plenty of laundry duty.
However, I did buy the machine as a parts machine and this will be its fate. I was in a bind as to what the heck I would have done with it if it had been 100% intact and operational.
I am trying not to take this one as a failure - I learned a heck of a lot about servicing Norge washers between this one and the '56 that came from Massachusetts. In all probability, I'll swap the console from the 55 onto '8 of 56' - I'll get a more reliable Timeline cycle control and a lighted panel that way. And the 55 console is turquoise, too...
With other the other parts, that lower-mileage '56 model should be around for many, many years to come now. Well, I hope!
What a Shame -- But Valiant Effort!
Hey Paul, you are a real trouper! Thank you for the great videos and all of your time and effort to save such a great machine. I truly envy you guys who really have the know-how to (try to) fix these magnificent machines. I'm just a novice and have learned and gained so much inspiration from folks like you on this website. Please keep us posted -- bittersweet that this will be a parts-donor but at least it will help keep other Norge Timelines going strong!
Hey Paul, you are a real trouper! Thank you for the great videos and all of your time and effort to save such a great machine. I truly envy you guys who really have the know-how to (try to) fix these magnificent machines. I'm just a novice and have learned and gained so much inspiration from folks like you on this website. Please keep us posted -- bittersweet that this will be a parts-donor but at least it will help keep other Norge Timelines going strong!
hippiedoll
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OH SHUCKS!!
I was really enjoying seeing all your progress on this Norge. I'm so sorry for you, about that water leaking from the outer tub! I share in your disappointment. But it's good your keeping a positive attitude & remember your original plans for this washer to be a parts washer.
Still though, an exciting find & such great progress!!
Thanks for sharing and congratulations on such a neat find!
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I was really enjoying seeing all your progress on this Norge. I'm so sorry for you, about that water leaking from the outer tub! I share in your disappointment. But it's good your keeping a positive attitude & remember your original plans for this washer to be a parts washer.
Still though, an exciting find & such great progress!!
Thanks for sharing and congratulations on such a neat find!
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toploader55
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Just can't have enough TimeLines around.
I really want to run that machine. So many childhood memories.
I really want to run that machine. So many childhood memories.
Ah, but you're welcome to come and play with the '56 anytime! I may get my act together and have the ABC at least partially restored by then with any luck...
Gravity drain! Just put it next to a floor drain and make sure it's grounded 
Could the outer tub boot be ripped? That was the case with mine - water all down the center. I can give you the Volkswagen u-joint boot part number I used to fix my Timeline, worked perfectly.
Could the outer tub boot be ripped? That was the case with mine - water all down the center. I can give you the Volkswagen u-joint boot part number I used to fix my Timeline, worked perfectly.
Greg, there is a very good possibility that the boot is ripped. I'll take the tub out and have a look-see...
Nifty that a Volks u-joint boot can be used as a replacement. Thanks for letting me know (I'll want that part number for future reference for sure!!)
Nifty that a Volks u-joint boot can be used as a replacement. Thanks for letting me know (I'll want that part number for future reference for sure!!)
toploader55
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VW U Joint Boot.
Who was it that said... "Necessity is the Mother of Invention" ?
Who was it that said... "Necessity is the Mother of Invention" ?
Greg? (ducks and runs....)
philr
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Someone just posted this on Flickr.
Question about the tub bolts....
So Hubby just shrugged his shoulders and sighed - but the '55 Norge is staying in the garage for a spell and will be one of two major summer projects for me this year.
I'd like to get the tub out of the washer to inspect the tub boot (and if it's bad, I'll be looking for that VW U-Joint seal!). However, I don't know what this kind of bolt is even called, let alone what kind of tool I'm going to need to remove the bolts.
Does anyone know what these are called? I found no clues in the Norge manual I have; could these be called 'clutch' screws?? Where would be a good place to find the tool needed (automotive or industrial tool sellers)?
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So Hubby just shrugged his shoulders and sighed - but the '55 Norge is staying in the garage for a spell and will be one of two major summer projects for me this year.
I'd like to get the tub out of the washer to inspect the tub boot (and if it's bad, I'll be looking for that VW U-Joint seal!). However, I don't know what this kind of bolt is even called, let alone what kind of tool I'm going to need to remove the bolts.
Does anyone know what these are called? I found no clues in the Norge manual I have; could these be called 'clutch' screws?? Where would be a good place to find the tool needed (automotive or industrial tool sellers)?
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mrb627
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Screw Chart
Is it one of these?
Malcolm
Is it one of these?
Malcolm
Ken, Malcolm - Thank you!! It looks like it is a 'clutch' screw indeed.
Now, let's see what kind of a funny look I get from the folks at the local Crappy Tire when I try to buy a screwdriver that can remove one...
Now, let's see what kind of a funny look I get from the folks at the local Crappy Tire when I try to buy a screwdriver that can remove one...
If you use a screwdriver and the screw doesn't come loose with the force from twisting using just the handle you could try a pair of vise-grips (locking pliers) on the shaft to give more torque. If you try forcing using the handle you could end up breaking it off the shaft.
Clutch Head Screws
Hi Paul, I don't think that you need to remove any of those screws to replace the outer tub boot, I think that you can lift out the inner tun with the transmission once you disconnect drive line parts below, Greg can let us know for sure.
Those CHSs are screwed into pot metal and the likley hood of ever getting them out is nil.
Hi Paul, I don't think that you need to remove any of those screws to replace the outer tub boot, I think that you can lift out the inner tun with the transmission once you disconnect drive line parts below, Greg can let us know for sure.
Those CHSs are screwed into pot metal and the likley hood of ever getting them out is nil.
Thanks, John! I re-read the section of the '57 Norge service manual and it does say that the entire transmission and tub can be removed as one unit after having loosened a couple of set screws. I didn't really look carefully at the spin shaft and tub brake area on this one - I'll have to take another run at it this weekend.
So many washers, so little time....
So many washers, so little time....
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