Got this off Craigslist for 50.00....nice shape
GE washer...new toy
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clutch rattles a little during start up, may need rebuilding...
Mini-basket included..as well as all instuction manuals
macboy91si
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WOW
That's a very handsome machine. It's a rampie I take it? My Hotpoint does that a bit, but I think the noise is the pump more than the clutch on mine as the temp of the water affects the sound. Great find, I love all of the buttons and knobs. I also like the fact that it has the extra-rinse and a warm rinse with the hot wash.
-Tim
That's a very handsome machine. It's a rampie I take it? My Hotpoint does that a bit, but I think the noise is the pump more than the clutch on mine as the temp of the water affects the sound. Great find, I love all of the buttons and knobs. I also like the fact that it has the extra-rinse and a warm rinse with the hot wash.
-Tim
bobbyderegis
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Martin:
Love that newer style FF console. Looks like a beauty. Is it almond? I think mine will need a clutch rebuild as well. How will you go about it? Just new shoes and bearings or a whole new clutch? Costwise, I think a whole new clutch is cheaper. (and easier!)
Bobby in Boston
Love that newer style FF console. Looks like a beauty. Is it almond? I think mine will need a clutch rebuild as well. How will you go about it? Just new shoes and bearings or a whole new clutch? Costwise, I think a whole new clutch is cheaper. (and easier!)
Bobby in Boston
Plus large filter and dispenser....
Yeah...its a rampie
as for the rebuild, gonna have to see what parts are available, even a good used one would actually be easier to install, never really use the gentle speed, so may look into a single speed, all depends on price and availability...
but a fun machine none the less
as for the rebuild, gonna have to see what parts are available, even a good used one would actually be easier to install, never really use the gentle speed, so may look into a single speed, all depends on price and availability...
but a fun machine none the less
macboy91si
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Clutches
I never really understood the GE clutch system. Does a 2 speed unit actually have a 2-speed motor or just an extra clutch? If it has a 2-speed motor, why does it need 2 clutches? Also I never understood whether or not the clutch is 1 piece. I've looked over some repair info and it seems like a bunch of little pieces separate. Can it be obtained in a single unit? If you only have a 1-speed clutch on a 2-speed machine what happens in Gentle speed?
Sorry for the ?'s but I don't really know how that system works.
-Tim
I never really understood the GE clutch system. Does a 2 speed unit actually have a 2-speed motor or just an extra clutch? If it has a 2-speed motor, why does it need 2 clutches? Also I never understood whether or not the clutch is 1 piece. I've looked over some repair info and it seems like a bunch of little pieces separate. Can it be obtained in a single unit? If you only have a 1-speed clutch on a 2-speed machine what happens in Gentle speed?
Sorry for the ?'s but I don't really know how that system works.
-Tim
Tim...I could talk with you all night...and that's OK....
here's what kinda special about a GE.....the motor runs at top speed at ALL times, so the pump is at full power for the filter and draining, especially good for installations where they have to pump high...anyway...the speeds are controlled by the clutch for wash and spin, theres a little solenoid next to the cltch that hold the ARM of the clutch still 2 speed for SLOW speed, and releases this arm for HIGH speed, that why on a 2 speed the agitation starts out slow, and then ramps up, its the first stage of the clutch that engages during start up, and then if the arm is not holding this clip the clutch winds up and engages the higher speed.....if you understand this....
I have taken a few apart, and yes there a lot of little pieces, but easier than you think, if you take it apart and line the pieces up in a row, it goes back together easier, at least for me
odd thing about these clutches, is theres only 2 sets, one for slow, and one for fast.....keep in mind the motor reverses...during wash it throws the clutch arms out and grips tight/locks onto the drum for a vigorous wash action that doesn't hold back against a heavy load, the real slippage that this clutch really uses is during the start up of the spin.....at the start of spin you can use your hand to hold the tub still while it drains, but you can't hold the agitator still at any time, when that puppy grabs it means business....
here's what kinda special about a GE.....the motor runs at top speed at ALL times, so the pump is at full power for the filter and draining, especially good for installations where they have to pump high...anyway...the speeds are controlled by the clutch for wash and spin, theres a little solenoid next to the cltch that hold the ARM of the clutch still 2 speed for SLOW speed, and releases this arm for HIGH speed, that why on a 2 speed the agitation starts out slow, and then ramps up, its the first stage of the clutch that engages during start up, and then if the arm is not holding this clip the clutch winds up and engages the higher speed.....if you understand this....
I have taken a few apart, and yes there a lot of little pieces, but easier than you think, if you take it apart and line the pieces up in a row, it goes back together easier, at least for me
odd thing about these clutches, is theres only 2 sets, one for slow, and one for fast.....keep in mind the motor reverses...during wash it throws the clutch arms out and grips tight/locks onto the drum for a vigorous wash action that doesn't hold back against a heavy load, the real slippage that this clutch really uses is during the start up of the spin.....at the start of spin you can use your hand to hold the tub still while it drains, but you can't hold the agitator still at any time, when that puppy grabs it means business....
macboy91si
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Mechanical Engineering
I think that is so cool, all that engineering into something like that, it's absolutely unheard of today. One day I'm sure I'll get a chance to take one apart, it may make sense then, I usually have to see things in order to grasp them. I still don't understand Frigidaire's for that reason.
I could talk for hours as well trust me. It's odd, I can't actually physically talk to anyone about my strange (heh) hobby of washers. A few people around me tolerate it, but nobody actually cares, which is why this forum is so great. Sometimes it would be nice to just blab about things to people and have them answer back, ya know what's that things called... oh a conversation. Yea I've got some seriously pent up washerblab, I need to attend a wash-in, that would be a good fix
I talked to John the other night and I talked his ear off, I probably wouldn't have been as long winded if I could get some of this out every now and then. He was very kind however and I greatly enjoyed it. I think I'm gonig to start taking more trips and making visits if I get to know people a little better.
I think that is so cool, all that engineering into something like that, it's absolutely unheard of today. One day I'm sure I'll get a chance to take one apart, it may make sense then, I usually have to see things in order to grasp them. I still don't understand Frigidaire's for that reason.
I could talk for hours as well trust me. It's odd, I can't actually physically talk to anyone about my strange (heh) hobby of washers. A few people around me tolerate it, but nobody actually cares, which is why this forum is so great. Sometimes it would be nice to just blab about things to people and have them answer back, ya know what's that things called... oh a conversation. Yea I've got some seriously pent up washerblab, I need to attend a wash-in, that would be a good fix
I talked to John the other night and I talked his ear off, I probably wouldn't have been as long winded if I could get some of this out every now and then. He was very kind however and I greatly enjoyed it. I think I'm gonig to start taking more trips and making visits if I get to know people a little better.Very nice washer! Glad it has the ramp agitator. I hope you have a lot of fun using it.
A wash-in would be great....I want to go to one someday....and theres a few guys on here that I have talked to on the phone for HOURS....like the fascination of these machines, could sit there forever watching the machine work...especially a filter flo, major action...
it's a shame we all live so far apart....not everyone sees in these machines what we see.....this is great meditation for relaxing........
it's a shame we all live so far apart....not everyone sees in these machines what we see.....this is great meditation for relaxing........
macboy91si
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I Agree
If only my basement was warmer, I have like 2 weeks of laundry waiting to be done. I keep my little Hoover twinnie and dryer in the kitchen, but with that much laundry, it's much better to fire up the big rigs
If only my basement was warmer, I have like 2 weeks of laundry waiting to be done. I keep my little Hoover twinnie and dryer in the kitchen, but with that much laundry, it's much better to fire up the big rigs
Nicely featured washer Martin.
