Anyone have a photo of the original power chord used on a 1947 Bendix model B? Want to get a close modern equivalent. Also does anyone have any suggestions for crafting a new door seal or a new tub back seal? Saw on some other forums a specific rubber toilet spud seal would work for the coin trap (Danco 80857).
I am a newbie to fixing vintage washers, but seasoned at fixing things. Came across a working, original survivor (except for the cord) 1947 Bendix Model B for $50 with the original owners manual, and enough spare parts to almost build a second one. It was too cool to pass up. The timer was sticky, the contacts dirty and arching, and the bearings sounded like a munitions cart rolling around, but otherwise impressive to say the least this thing probably would wash a load as it sat although it would do so in protest.
If anyone is interested in trading notes, I drew a wiring schematic and have spent a good bit of time reverse engineering the function. It is a very simple, but elegant design. The two worst parts I have run into so far is the 3 days it took to press out the stuck wet side drum bearing/seal and the very high quote I have received so far to rebuild the "sealed" Ingraham clock motor that drives the timer ($250 or so). Not sure if this machine will even be worth $250 total when I am done so will have to think about that.
Thanks for any help with the cord and seals you can give me!
I am a newbie to fixing vintage washers, but seasoned at fixing things. Came across a working, original survivor (except for the cord) 1947 Bendix Model B for $50 with the original owners manual, and enough spare parts to almost build a second one. It was too cool to pass up. The timer was sticky, the contacts dirty and arching, and the bearings sounded like a munitions cart rolling around, but otherwise impressive to say the least this thing probably would wash a load as it sat although it would do so in protest.
If anyone is interested in trading notes, I drew a wiring schematic and have spent a good bit of time reverse engineering the function. It is a very simple, but elegant design. The two worst parts I have run into so far is the 3 days it took to press out the stuck wet side drum bearing/seal and the very high quote I have received so far to rebuild the "sealed" Ingraham clock motor that drives the timer ($250 or so). Not sure if this machine will even be worth $250 total when I am done so will have to think about that.
Thanks for any help with the cord and seals you can give me!
