Calypso Number Two

[neptunebob]

I think that even if I had spent all this time on the Calypso, if I was worried about losing clothes I would have said Calyps-No by now and sent to the curb. Since it is so complex, I wonder how Whirlpool was able to get people to assemble the machines in the first place.

 

[alr2903]

Neptune, I sure wish Glenn and Jax the best of luck with these, I think it's good that some examples of these are being preserved for the future. As for daily drivers and the gunk that the posts have shown they can harbor,(probably if used incorrectly), Im thinking there is still alot left to learn about these water frugal machines, I include the calypso systems as well as these newfangled F/L machines. Sure wish i could find a real Westinghouse F/L NIB. Since thats pretty doggone unlikely to happen, we will press on with $200. frigidaire T/L's, until they are no longered offered.

 

[bpetersxx]

uploading juryrigging instructions to youtube

sorry not great quality

 

[andrewinorlando]

I've used my Calypso as a daily driver for going on 7 years now (January). It's my only washer, so don't have a choice. Aside from it's u-joint and leveler, I've had no trouble with that machine at all. I've had no crud build up, no error codes, nothing. It has done 12 - 15 loads a week, except for about a one year period in there, and is still going strong. I still think it's all in how you treat your machines, good or bad, that will determine what service you get from it, how long it lasts, and how much aggravation it gives you over it's lifetime! There is nothing wrong with the Calypso's design itself...it works, it cleans, it's quiet and efficient. Certain parts quality on the original machines (of which I have) could have been much better (specifically the rubber boot seal, which ruined many u-joints).

 

[DADoES]

New basket arrived this morning. No crack in the hub.

 

[DADoES]

Tightening the wash plate bolts to 130 in-lbs torque.

 

[DADoES]

Test wash.

By the way, *do not* use Tide Coldwater in a Calypso. Even a scant couple tablespoons blows up with suds. Wisk HE liquid does great, however.

 

[Brent-Aucoin]

Glen,
This is so exciting! It will be new when you finish!
I stumbled on your video on Youtube of your other Calypso. It was very well done, and I also convinced someone to buy a "new old stock" machine from your video and the white load that you washed!
Will you post another of this machine when it is all done? If you do, can you include the final spin?
You have been working hard on this one, and it looks great so far.
It is great that you can still get all of the major parts!
Brent

 

[lederstiefel1]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!
Great work - very, very well done!!
Woooofff!!!

I wonder, what the owner before you did with the machine to make it look sooo rusty and bad bad!!???

Ralf

 

[mayken4now]

Glenn:

Great job. Looks like she is ready to Calypso instead of calapsoing.

Thanks for posting the new basket pic.

Steve

 

[jaxsunst]

Great Job.

What did you do for the foam seal that was in the u-joint kit?

 

[DADoES]

I reused the foam gasket. (I sent an e-mail to you last night with some details & tips.)

 

[jaxsunst]

Great, I haven't checked my email at home yet today.

 

[funguy10]

Finnaly! Goodbye Crapypso and Collapseo! Hello Calypso! I hope the dryer does not need as much work to restore. By the way, how is the Senseon dryer different than a mormal dryer?

 

[DADoES]

Ran into a minor leak problem on the bleach nozzle. Cut a new foam gasket from the sheet left from the u-joint kit, still leaked. Cut two more new gaskets, both together (for more thickness) did the trick.

Dryer disassembly & clean-up in progress. The cabinet had a layer of red lint. The blower won't come loose from the motor shaft, so I pulled the whole thing as a unit. Bunches of debris in the blower housing - bits of broken screws and wire and metal, gravel, dirt, lint, a quarter, a metal washer. Geeze, all this stuff had to been passed through the washer by the previous owners. The foam seal for the lint screen housing must be replaced. Gum or other sticky debris on the drum and rear bulkhead. It's in good condition otherwise, rollers, idler, belt. Barring any surprise electrical issues, it should be quite usable.

 

[andrewinorlando]

Well, at least you have an idea as to why the washer was in such bad shape.

 

[funguy10]

Could you post pics of the dryer? Also, what is the Senseon drying system?

 

[DADoES]

Dryer Gutted

 

[DADoES]

Partial Reassembly

 

[funguy10]

Am I seeing what I think I am in the background? Are the Fisher & Paykel washer and dryer gone? Where did they go? What washer and dryer are those? What is the Senseon drying system.