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I just picked up this Easy Spindrier, and after going over it, I could use a new drain hose and belt. It is also leaking some oil from the drain plug, and I was wondering if anyone knew what type of oil I need to replace it with, as well as about how much. Any other info on it anyone may have would be cool too!

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At one time not that long ago we almost had Easy years nailed but those threads are archived and a major chore to search/recall. Beside years there were ~4 levels of features making it all the harder to just look and tell.

That machine looks very nice. The center panel--painted not porcelained--tended to rust but that one was cared for. I've never seen one without so much as motor stop/start buttons on the panel. Many have a timer but it only rang a bell, didn't control the machine. It doesn't have the chrome 'racing stripes' on the tubs which I think makes it later--just before they went to the central controls from the 'gearshift' levers, and BOL because no switch or timer.

If I could poof a working antique washer into my life it would be a Spindrier or the more-compact 1973 Panasonic version of it.
 
The person I got it from said early 40's but I'm not sure. I says it's a model 28SS-A - 8656
I have to do some more research, especially to find out about the oil level and type. The transmission under it is huge! It looks like a transfer case on a 4 wheel drive car!
 
She's a beauty

and a BOL we've not yet seen. As Arilab indicated, this is a rare sight indeed, an Easy without OFF ON buttons and even the timers were standard most of the spindriers we have seen. For the members who follow this interest, look closely at the drain hose. It has the valve to keep water in the spinner if you need to. The washtub valve is, of course, controlled by the handle in the middle.

 

Mark, it's easy to forget how huge those transmissions are. Thanks for the reminder.

 

I think this machine was built in 1942. Amazing shape for a 70 year old washing machine. Good Luck. You'll love her.
 
Hi! I think the oil leak sorted itself out. It seems that when I put it on it's back to move it, the oil came up and out the filler. Now that it has been standing upright and I've used it, there is no more oil leak. The drain hose screws up and down, blocking or unblocking the water flow. However, I'm a little hesitant to run it with it closed, so the pump will not run dry. It is good to shut off and put the lid on. I've run 5 loads through, and everything seems to be working better and better as it runs.
I've also noticed there is very little info on the web. I've been looking for company info, and there are some basics, but nothing really good. Is there a list of models and years out there somewhere? It is a great machine!
 
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Mark----this very website and its SEARCHALATOR function is the best and most throrough knowledge base on Easy Spindriers on the web. Click the IMPERIAL button near the top of this page, then SUPER SEARCHALATOR will be in the upper left of the page, type in spindrier.  When I'm researching a new acquisition, I go year by year searching the archives, tons of info.

Those machines are fun fun fun, do a great job, but parts are becoming rare.
 
Thanks, I didn't know about the SUPER SEARCHALATOR! I found some references to an oil point on the spinner, as well as on the motor. I will look later to see if I can identify these points. I still think I may need to add back some oil to the transmission, but before doing that I need to know what type. Do you ever have to change out the oil on these machines? I'm surprised it was still light yellow and fluid if it has been in there since 1942!
I would love a maintenance manual, but I haven't come across any yet... I will keep looking!
 
Grandma used the hose valve. That and the clutch levers were my jobs. It doesn't starve the pump for water, just keeps it from escaping if you want a fill rinse in the spinner. If you fill, I'd let most of the water run out before starting, less strain than accelerating all that water.

Wonderful thing about twinnies, you can use them exactly as you wish. I did agitate rinses in mine. You do have to pretty much stand there and work it but it will do more wash in less time than an auto.
 
ok did some searching and I see that 80W90 gear oil is pretty standard transmission oil. Got some, and I'm going to top off my machine tonight, as well as find the motor lube points and hit those as well. I have about 5 loads I have to get done tonight!
 
HI Mark

I have a later Easy spindrier. Where to you check to see the level of the transmission oil and add any if needed? I had a Copper Clad cookstove until 2 years ago. Thanks, Gary
 
Hello Easy People

Mark, you've probably figured this out, but if not: the Easy pump is always on. You know the giant tranny you were talking about? Well, a belt runs right off the middle of the drive shaft, and the belt turns the pulley attached to the pump. So the pump doesn't care whether the valves are open or not, it just keeps pumping.

 

Have you been washing with the wash drain open, letting the wash water recirculate into the tub thru the hose?

 

How are you rinsing? I'm interested and would like to know.

 

Glad you figured out the oil issue. My Easies don't have a place to add oil, or if they do, I haven't found them yet.
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Mike

HI Mike, That is good to know, I have looked and looked under my Easy to see if there was an oil filler hole and never found one either. So, that answers my question. You don't add fluid until you disembowel the transmission. Everything works just fine so leave it alone. Thank, Gary
 
I too recently acquired an Easy Spindrier. It looks very similar to yours but is probably newer or a higher level unit in the model line. It seems to work fine although I've only tried it once since "automatics" are really my thing!

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Nice lookin' Easy, Pat

Haven't seen such a cool handle. That must have been the last evolution after the ungainly pot metal handle and before the first cable lever on this model. Pic of a pic, bad quality. The lever is below the timer. A member may have this. If you Google "pictures of Easy Spindriers," this comes up and when you click the pic, YAY it's an Automatic Washer thread. We're everywhere. Lot's O fun.

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I was visiting some friends last year and he happened to ention he had this funny looking old washer in his barn. Naturally, I wanted to see it, and sure enough it was a newer top of the line Spin Drier. Only problem was, his wife hit it with the bumper of their SUV and put a huge dent in the tub and ruined the porcelain. I told him it would be better sold off for parts as I didnt think that tub was fixable. She had the boys drag it out to the curb on their town-wide clean up day and immediately, someone stopped, put it in their truck and took it away.
 
Trying to pick up a model "R"...

I'm actually trying to put together a fully functioning Easy Spinner model "R". This one uses the "Vacuum-cup" method for agitation.

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WOW that "Model R" is all copper, right?

There was oil leaking out of a drain plug in mine when I transported it, so that's how I knew there could be a problem. There is a big drain plug on the right, rear side of the spinner. It looks pretty much exactly like an oil drain plug on an oil pan of a car. I just filled the oil up to where it started to come back out. After that, it ran quieter.

I did figure out that the pump will always run, since it is directly hooked up to the belt/drive shaft of the motor. I have been leaving it on to recirculate the water, because I don't want it to run dry and possibly chew itself up.
 
So my grandmother passed away and the good old Easy Spindrier she used way back in the day lives on... Its been resting for a long time next to the "modern" washer and dryer she upgraded to years ago but I think she once told me the Easy still worked. I havent plugged it in but its in great shape. I'd love to hang onto it but it would likely become a piece of furniture. I'd rather see the Easy find a good home to someone who will respect it or maybe even use it as a washer or for parts. Any suggestions? I haven't looked into its value but figured I'd start here. It's got On Off buttons and cycle selectors. The plate says Murray Corporation of America out of Syracuse and it's Model SCL. -Alex
 
Welcome Alex. I'm sure someone here would be interested in it as a washer rather than a planter. There are only so many of these to go around. 'Murray' would make it one of the last US versions. As I understand it, the design continued in Mexico years after it was discontinued here.

Can you post some photos of it? Photos always increase interest.
 
Thank You for your reply arilab. I took a few pictures which I will post. You'll notice it's dirty but the body is dent free and shows minimal signs of surface rust which might rub out or cover easily with appliance white. The center knob appears to be missing. A local collector is interested so I imagine it's in decent enough shape to be desirable. -Alex

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Thanks. I always like to see another Easy. You have all the levers, many are missing one or more. I think they crack when the cables become stiff. The knob is just a windup timer with a bell, could be covered with a chrome cap.
 
I haven't seen many later models. The gear shifters were replaced with the dial selector? This one also looks like it has a plastic agitator with a lint trap on top. Some research I did, pointed to 1966 being the last year of production. What year is this one (+/-)?
 
The center dial started around the mid 50s. That's approximate, some here know Easy model years better than I do. Grandma's was early 50s. They got it between my first and second visit. Before that they had a 40s Thor wringer. She had an Ironrite too but I don't remember her using it.
 

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