CANTONESE CACOPHONY: INSANITY AT JIMMY'S

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On the Philco washer the agitator goes in one direction only during wash. When the washer stops to reverse itself its alot like a Maytag where it locks up the transmission. The only thing is the agitator is still undulating and when the tub gets up to speed its barely noticable. When the motor shuts off and the brake kicks in then you can see the flapper moving up and down. According to the repair manual I got on Ebay for this washer it says that during agitation the agitator moves at 590 +- 15 undulations. The spin speed is the same as well. 590 rpms.
I remember my aunts Philco Ford washer would fill up to almost the rim of the tub for the large setting.Also the clothes would travel around the tub and move down at the agitator. That washer used to filter the water well since there is a water pumping ring in the agitator to pull the water thru the filter. Plus when detergent was added it was to the barrel of the agitator. The pump would then pull the detergents and mix it with the water and travel down the holes at the base of the tub and back up into the washbasket. I do remember that her wash wasnt all that clean from the washer. Plus she used Cheer and alot of it. Never measured it just poured it. My parents had a Speed Queen and our wash was always much cleaner especially socks and unmentionables. I hope to find one someday thats in a good shape...but as time goes on they are harder to come by.
 
The Philco DOES agitate during spin...............

Yes Mike, you are exactly right about the Philco "undulating" during the start of the spin cycle. There was some talk while the guys were here that the Philco was not suppose to do this, but that is incorrect. It is indeed supposed to "undulate" during spin from the design of the mechanism. The Philco manual describes it as such:

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Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy

I only inferred undulation because small rays swim fast and a school of them looks like 20 or 30 of what I saw in your basement. Now seeing what the engineers actually call it confirms the inference. The huge Manta Rays swim slowly, but the curve of their wings is a dead ringer for the curves in the Philco, and their wings are BLACK, just like your Philco. If I had access to the video of small rays swimming, it would be hysterical and enlightening. Interesting, the other color rays come in is gray, just like fins under the black ones. Someone at Philco was a Manta lover. The large Mantas allow divers to grasp their cape to hitch a ride; I hope to do so before I die. I have love them all my life.

Thank you so much for your spectacular wash-in. It was pure heaven for me.
If ever there was a dream machine, it is the Philco Undulator. THREE OR FOUR slow spin full-flush sprays undulating with pauses between--ECSTASY. At first, I truly thought I was "seeing things." And to have this happen after the wash and the rinse--INSANE. One can only imagine what happens during the Wash 'n Wear cycle. Care to share?

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I would absolutely love to see one of these Philco's in action someday, not to mention have one of my own. Maybe I'll get to see Mark's next time I go up to Virginia... I can't imagine these wouldn't clean well with all of that turnover???
 
It was a stand-out, JON, turquoise porcelain; with more ligh

EDDIE, Thanks, I'd love to have them too. If the fabulous two happen to come through, I'll grab the Philco and send the Kelvi on to Maine.

MIKE, the famous blond lady had a pair of soiled white summer slacks, and they came out spotless. She wanted me to use cold water, but I used warm with Gain.

JOEL sooner or later we'll get a movie, and then everyone will be howling to get one. The washing and rinsing are as good as it gets. Mark has the "Jukebox Hero" model, and I can't wait to see that too.
 
I think that with the Philco its in how its loaded with clothes. My aunt used to pack it and that could be the reason why her clothes came out the way they did. Someday I will get my mitts on a Philco Ford washer. The ones I have seen in the past when they were at the appliance place I check out often have the flapper missing...totally worn away from use. Parts are not easy to come by thats for sure.
On the Maytag dishwasher cube...I saw one of those at Eatons in Toronto when Maytag came out with the pop up tower and made the dishwasher like everyone else...cups on top and plates on bottom. They added a bit too much water to the cube and when it ran you couldnt see the racks. The water action was unreal and powerful. All I could see was white water jets hitting the walls. Kinda wish at the time I had a camera to film it in action.
I have seen a Kelvinator in action and honestly I wouldnt want it. Now the Philco would get my nipples hard!
 
Hard Nipples :'D I hear ya' Mike

Knew there had to be a reason why Auntie's clothes weren't as clean, because the Philco is a superb cleaner. I saw it with my own eyes, speaking of which:

Can you see the faces between the shelves, just under the third "window" in the top shelf from the left, or are my eyes going.
 
Poor Mickeyd........first the eyes then the mind.........

Im glad you enjoyed the Wash In Mickeyd, but Im worried about you~! Seeing things in broad daylight.........usually the spirits dont dance here till around 2am........could it be the "undulation" of the Philco during both the agitation AND the spin cycle?
 
Philco Flappulations!!!

Hi Mickey, great pics & commentary, I wondered what you where doing hiding behind Jimmys telly!!!, I thought you where gonna take that Philco right from under their eyes with Miss Tania`s trousers still in there, as you fell in love with that machine so much!!!

What a workout those machines and vacs had at Jimmys, a grand time was had by all...and for those who havnt seen MickeyD yet here he is about to break a sweat over finding a Hoover twinny....am just sorting my pics ready for posting

Cheers, Mike

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Great pics and commentary Mike! This was such a cool machine to see in operation - and fascinating to know that it agitates and spins at the same time, thanks for posting that, Jimmy. That is so unlike the earlier models of the "flappers". The colors of the tub and the sounds are just wonderful!

We all had such a great time at Jimmy's last Saturday, so good to see everyone again and enjoy Jimmy's spectacular collection. I took a short video of the Philco and will try to edit and post it this weekend.
 
You guys make me laugh so hard; little wonder I'm hiding

in person and press the flesh. You guys were a riot!

Mike , I'm so glad you got home safe and sound. Did Jack get vids of the spray spinning undulations? Thanks for snappin' me with hose in hand. Forgot my mug is never here, just limitless water shots and too much verbiage. Thank you so much;'D. What an international Dude you really are!

Jimmy, I'm coming back--you're 3 hours away--and you're welcome here any time.

Greg, I had no idea you were so cute.

Mike and Jimmy--better "me eyes and me noggin than me nipples."
 
Mike, thanks so much for sharing all those fun pictures. It was so nice to meet and get to know you. I am so glad that you came to the convention!! We sure had a wonderful time at Jimmy's! He has a fantastic collection of so many things!! I sure hope that you are planning on coming to our convention next year!! Terry
 
What a Party-pooper, me. I let my own thread go--sorry guys!

Petey, the shelves are supporting the two heads in the ghost machine. I KNOW that YOU can see the heads.

Hello, HiLo, the "Wake to Music" & "Snooze" are indeed there. I just couldn't get them into the shot. It will also power and auto-start the percolator :'D
 
OH TERRI TERRI TERRI--the heart of the Vacuum Club

Of course I'll come. What did the board suggest as possible venues for next year?

I don't think I've ever seen a guy be so nice and warm and welcoming to so many people. And then Air-way Charlie, and then Morgan, and then Fred--you guys were amazing, the four chambers of the VCCC heart.

That Hoover Concept One you guys gave me is like an elephant on a sea of peanuts, so powerful, and for the Washer Folk, the vacuum haas a "Quadraflex" Agitator--a washer-vac! What a riot.

You're so like us with your cleaning contests and torquing up the machines. What a wonderful spectacle it was.

Thanks again, Terri, for extending your welcome of all of us Aworgers.
 
Mike as I said before, it was such a pleasure to meet you! I always enjoy your postings here and it is great to be able to put a face to them. There has been some talk of maybe Portland for next years VCCC but that's not for sure. I will keep you posted for sure. We should have that all worked out by December. Terry
 

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