Thank you for the kind comments and remarks, everyone!
Bob, I'm glad seeing this machine running again has spurred up good memories from your childhood. Impressive that dryer lasted as long as it did!
And John, I agree about it being a shame that Philco didn't continue with this platform considering the majority of the necessary parts to make these were being used to produce the Duos.
Robert, I'm glad you took the time to look at the timer charts! Yes, the Kingston timers lose out on one interval during the spin after the wash/first rinse. They also loose out on one interval of tumble at the end of the final spin, as well. Fascinating too that the timer chart on that post indicates that the drain value is left open for one increment during off, when in fact it does not. But yes, this certainly felt like an Aberdeen machine restoration when compared to your '57 Kenmore restoration photo gallery.
There was a question asked by Jerome about what type of cycles the Bendix has. This Gyro has the same two cycles Bendix patented and used for years - the Soak cycle and Wash Cycle. Over time both cycles changed slightly (spray rinse changed with the top fill change, etc). Reply 12 has the full timer charts posted, in case you're interested.
After I finished publishing the thread yesterday afternoon it dawned on me that I totally forgot to include photos of the power unit installed, as well as close ups of the controls and official money shots of the wash tub. See below for extra photos!
Early on while working on the washer a 1955 Bendix compete specifications catalog popped up on eBay and of course I snagged it. This would be a great addition to AE if Robert would be interested in adding it!
Ben
