I am discarding a Gibson 3 belt Tumble washer due to rust spots developing on the inner tub and staining clothing. Does anyone want any parts from it? Serious inquires only through my email.
Gibson 3 belt tumbler washer
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I don't want to butt in here, but I have had very good success covering those spots with two part epoxy paint. I made sure to wipe the areas with acetone-type fingernail polish remover then applied the epoxy which you used to be able to find in kits at Home Depot near the bathroom sink area. I would hate for you to lose a classic machine and good performer over this problem which seemed to be more common in later machines. I don't know if the coating of porcelain was thinner (probably) or if the gauge of steel under it was reduced (probably) so that it put more stress on the porcelain. I have even removed the lint ejector vane of the inner tub to touch up places in the outer tub with the epoxy paint.
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Hi Tom,
I did think of covering up the spots, but parts of the door and at the 6 0clock position are rusting badly. I have used this washer steadily for about 10 years. I do like it, does a good job washing, though the spin isn't as great. A customer gave me a small Frigidaire front loader that seems to be in good shape, though the drum support could separate at any time. I also like having a f/l with front controls so I can use the top as a workbench for rehabbing dishwashers.
I did think of covering up the spots, but parts of the door and at the 6 0clock position are rusting badly. I have used this washer steadily for about 10 years. I do like it, does a good job washing, though the spin isn't as great. A customer gave me a small Frigidaire front loader that seems to be in good shape, though the drum support could separate at any time. I also like having a f/l with front controls so I can use the top as a workbench for rehabbing dishwashers.
OMG, this brings back terrible memories of our BOL '62 Wards Signature solid-tub washer with a final spin-spray rinse. We lived in the Gold Country foothills of northern California, with red soil, so the tap water always had a bit of a red tint to it. The final spin spray in the solid tub washer made our whites look like they had been tye-dyed so my Mom said "out with the washer." Thankfully, we replaced it with a new, 1975 Wards Signature washer with perforated tub (still had a final spin spray rinse) but that solved the tye-dye problem...
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