bradross
Well-known member
That is indeed a Model 30...
Hello T,
Congrats on your antique model 30 acquisition! I think they are a fantastic testament to American engineering and reliability of an era long since past. They are built like tractors! Essentially with care, one should last indefinitely - mine is from 1935.
To address a couple of your concerns:
1). The splashing - 180 degree arc in the agitation sounds right. Did you fill the tub to the water line indicated on the agitator? If not, it certainly would splash more than mine in the video.
2). The "drive block" is the square part on top of the post - it is typically loose, and in fact, if the machine is running without the shift lever engaged, and the agitator is removed, you will notice the drive block actually moves ever so slightly back and forth (in spite of not being engaged.) As for the rounded shape on top, that is the design. Personally, I wouldn't mess with it.
3). Removing scale on the washtub and agitator - I used SOS pads followed by fine-grit sandpaper. Then, fill the tub with extremely hot water and add a non-corrosive / non-oxygenated detergent (such as Original formula Tide). Agitate for a few minutes, or for that matter, do a load of whites while you're at it.
Periodically, I would suggest polishing with "Mother's Mag & Aluminum polish" - it is amazing for polishing the crown and agitator to a mirror-like finish.
Hello T,
Congrats on your antique model 30 acquisition! I think they are a fantastic testament to American engineering and reliability of an era long since past. They are built like tractors! Essentially with care, one should last indefinitely - mine is from 1935.
To address a couple of your concerns:
1). The splashing - 180 degree arc in the agitation sounds right. Did you fill the tub to the water line indicated on the agitator? If not, it certainly would splash more than mine in the video.
2). The "drive block" is the square part on top of the post - it is typically loose, and in fact, if the machine is running without the shift lever engaged, and the agitator is removed, you will notice the drive block actually moves ever so slightly back and forth (in spite of not being engaged.) As for the rounded shape on top, that is the design. Personally, I wouldn't mess with it.
3). Removing scale on the washtub and agitator - I used SOS pads followed by fine-grit sandpaper. Then, fill the tub with extremely hot water and add a non-corrosive / non-oxygenated detergent (such as Original formula Tide). Agitate for a few minutes, or for that matter, do a load of whites while you're at it.
Periodically, I would suggest polishing with "Mother's Mag & Aluminum polish" - it is amazing for polishing the crown and agitator to a mirror-like finish.
