Hoover 155 (D6028) Dryer Overhaul Pt 2

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At risk of boring you further, I'll add some further images to this thread rather than create another.

I decided to treat the 455 to a new control panel which has been in my possession for many years. It's like the old joke - I'd better not use the last one in case I need it later. Hehe.

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The control panels on these machines are retained by diabolical pressed steel nuts. The (soft) plastic posts also break off very easily.

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When you try to undo them, they just keep rotating on the stripped section of the plastic post. The panel needs to be pulled outward when unscrewing them.

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Once again, the mess is the fish oil paint I used on everything. The only slight bit of real rust is at the centre top of the detergent dispenser aperture. This was quickly cured with Kurust.

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This part of the timer control knob is prone to cracking. After replacing this part for the third time, I found that a single wrap of soft steel wire cures the problem completely.

The shop in South Africa I mentioned earlier had what I thought was the correct one of these for my machine. When it arrived, it was found to be for models where the indicator line is at the 12 o'clock position. Mine is at the 10 o'clock position so the numbers don't line up.

They also have these for sale with letters, rather then numbers, for other models.[this post was last edited: 11/27/2013-00:28]

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The dryer will be eventually be stacked on the washer. Stacking isn't my ideal arrangement, but there's a problem of room. As can be seen, the paintwork on the dryer has mellowed to match the washer.

Anyone who's persevered to this point, I hope you've found some of it interesting.

I have really enjoyed overhauling my machines. Mind you, that doesn't mean I'd like to do this for a living. Hehe.

I'm still on the lookout for a Hoover 530/535 or later machine for the outer ss drum. If anyone around south-east Queensland happens to see any available, please let me know.

Both Hoovers are now running beautifully, so hopefully they'll last for a few years yet.

Best wishes to all and thanks for your enthusiasm.
John

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Hi John.

Your Matchbox restoration threads really are superb and will come in useful for any rebuilds on the machines I have managed to acquire.
The 3236H really needs its fascia removing to tend to some rust issues that were temporarily painted over, but which now need sorting out properly.

Though its a bit after the event, as you have sorted the dryer out, I will try and remember to photograph the relevant servicing bumpffff for you and will post on this thread.

The A3072's fascia looks lovely and injects a bit of bling, with its silver writing, that gold doesn't quite convey. Kind of shouts out what it is, rather than modestly stating 'Automatic 455'.

Like the wire repair to the dial shaft. The dial for my A3058 had suffered a similar tear, which I sorted by wrapping and glueing a ring of acetate around, though I think I will reinforce the repair with wire when time permits.

Great thread and thanks for sharing.
Paul
p.s amazing that another 155 has come out of the woodwork! Fingers crossed that it finds a good home.
 
Just went back to check whether my first version 3022 had a warning label inside the door. Suffice to say that it doesn't, but in looking at the other photos I got a bit of a surprise. Do you see what surprised me .....

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By way of a comparison....

Machines with the back off No1

Model 3022 version 1 Dryer De Luxe from March 1971 (without belts)....

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Machines with the back off No2

Model 3022 version 3 Dryer De Luxe from May 1974.

The version 1 machine has a removable plastic base, whilst this version 3 machine has a removable metal base ....

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Machines with the back off No3

Model D6018 Tumble Dryer de luxe (Currys exclusive model)from November 1975.

This model, though Matchbox externally, was the next generation of dryer and is the machine that is most similar to your D6028, though again we have a removable base panel, where the Australian model has an integral base...

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Hello Paul

I had a chuckle seeing the 3022's timer was made in Australia. Lots of things were made in Australia post war, up until about the mid to late 70s. There was a wall of tariff protection in place which made it economical to manufacture here. I hope it's still working OK. Hehe.

Thanks for the great pictures. It's especially fascinating seeing the variations in the fan housings. The 1971 model's fan housing appears to be nonadjustable for end float. Then the later two are similar to mine, but the brackets have lethal pointed ends. Then there's the addition of the thin top bracket on the 1974 model, then finally the electrical lead is relocated to the bracket on the 1975 model. It is great these machines are so easy to date as this makes it simple to follow the improvements made. I really like the half fascia on the early 3022.

Attached is an image of a new control knob indicator for the 455 (on the left, still in its shrink-wrap), and the new one from the store in South Africa. The shafts are in the same position, and you can see the variation in the markings. If anyone is looking for one of these, let me know and I'll send it over.

As mentioned in an earlier post, I do have a new fascia panel for the 155, but unfortunately not the sticker for the front. So alas, it will remain as it is.

Thanks again Paul, and I hope you're well settled in your new home.

Regards
John[this post was last edited: 11/27/2013-17:22]

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Hoover Who Better

Hello John

You have beautiful classic set up there, your efforts have paid off so well.
I hope you enjoy these for a long long time
Gary
 
Wow John

Another fantastic restoration thread. Great how you capture the steps and I just wish I could work as methodically and logically as you appear to.

The thread will help me when I get round to servicing my D6294 dryer which also has some squeaks and groans. Whilst it is newer, the basics seem very similar.

Anyway well done and hope they both give you years more of good service

S :)
 

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