Branch hose replacemet

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The original hosefrom the mixer to tub fill in my Simpson Fluid Drive perished long ago, and I fabricated a replacement, which did the job, but meant I had to reposition the inner tub every time it filled, or both inner and outer tub received fresh from the mixer.This meant over filling, but I learned to live with it.

I recently was referred to a washing machine mechanic (retired) who fondly remembered the Fluid Drive and was able to supply me with a replacement!

There is an aluminium tube which joins the rubber hose, and I found I'd kept the original, so after making sure the join was well-sealed ( with contact cement) and dried, I now am able to let the classic old machine do its business without interruption!

This photo hopefully shows the lengths we go to to make sure the old machines still work!

 

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Branch hose in situ

This photo shows the tub and agitator post in the Fluid Drive, with the branch hose replacement at top right.

Notice the curved pipe which leads into the blue plastic structure, and effectively divides the flow into two. This is the aluminium tube which is glued into the front part of the rubber hose.

Also replaced the agitator.

Thanks to Mario for supplying the parts and expertise.