Frigidaire Unimatic Question

[frigidaireguy]

Hey Frigidaire guys:
My '54 unimatic occasionally makes a "growling" sound during the spin. It is not constant and doesn't do it everytime it spins. It will also occasionally make this sound as it is braking from the spin. I just wondered if I should be concerned or is this just a unimatic trait?? It seems I remember my Grandmother's '55 unimatic making this same sound.
Thanks for your input.
Bob

 

[Unimatic1140]

It's probably the normal sound of the motor start switch during spin acceleration. Do you hear that sound in the video linked below?

http://www.automaticwasher.org/VID/TEMP/WCI-58-Wash-Spin-Off.WMV

 

[frigidaireguy]

Robert:

I didn't hear it on the video. It doesn't make the sound on the start of the spin it is after it has been spinning for a minute or so and usually it happens on the final spin toward the end. Other than this little problem (if it is a problem) this machine is as smooth as a new spinning top. I really appreciate your help and input. Thanks!!!
Bob

 

[Unimatic1140]

Can you post a video of the spin letting us here this sound?

 

[frigidaireguy]

I really don't have any equipment myself but I'll try and see if I can locate some. Thanks!!!
Bob