Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
Backplate and tub with screws removed ready for removal..
Backplate and tub with screws removed ready for removal..
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration 1980 Model...
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Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
12 screws - check, backplate - check, removal commencing ..
12 screws - check, backplate - check, removal commencing ..
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
Prizing out the backplate from stuck rubber seal
Prizing out the backplate from stuck rubber seal
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
And Pull...
And Pull...
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
A light coating of limescale, nothing a dose of Calgon will keep clear, and Mathew starts to prize the rubber seal away for cleaning and re-newal
A light coating of limescale, nothing a dose of Calgon will keep clear, and Mathew starts to prize the rubber seal away for cleaning and re-newal
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
Outer vitreous tub with a coating of limescale, nothing a vinegar bath and Calgon shouldnt fix, you can now see the sump drain hole and heater bracket..
Outer vitreous tub with a coating of limescale, nothing a vinegar bath and Calgon shouldnt fix, you can now see the sump drain hole and heater bracket..
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
But wait - all are puzzled as to why there is part of the drum that has a clean band around it?
But wait - all are puzzled as to why there is part of the drum that has a clean band around it?
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
Further inspection is required..
Further inspection is required..
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
Uugh - those of a delicate disposition may now retire for a large sherry or G & T...The wash tongs are called for along with forceps and a scapel!!
Uugh - those of a delicate disposition may now retire for a large sherry or G & T...The wash tongs are called for along with forceps and a scapel!!
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
Oh.....unmentionables stuck around the backplate and heater, now we can see why part of the drum is shiny clean - although the trollies are most certainly NOT,
All in the room immediatley knew that knowing the current owner - these must have been the previous said owners items!!
Oh.....unmentionables stuck around the backplate and heater, now we can see why part of the drum is shiny clean - although the trollies are most certainly NOT,
All in the room immediatley knew that knowing the current owner - these must have been the previous said owners items!!
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
More anaesthesia and tea was needed at this point and normal service resumed!! The heater was cleaned and you could see where the label and gusset must have burned!!
More anaesthesia and tea was needed at this point and normal service resumed!! The heater was cleaned and you could see where the label and gusset must have burned!!
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
The rear tub gasket seal was removed awaiting a lot of scraping old old cruddy sealer and limescale!!
The rear tub gasket seal was removed awaiting a lot of scraping old old cruddy sealer and limescale!!
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
Scraping and cleaning commences..
Scraping and cleaning commences..
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
Meanwhile the motor is about to be cracked open
Meanwhile the motor is about to be cracked open
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
Field coil and bearing exposed
Field coil and bearing exposed
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
Armature extracted, in good nic...
Armature extracted, in good nic...
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
Meanwhile out comes the rustoleum paint protection and enamel coating..
Meanwhile out comes the rustoleum paint protection and enamel coating..
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
And Lee touches up all the rust spots and potential weak areas..
And Lee touches up all the rust spots and potential weak areas..
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
And a coat around the tub seal
And a coat around the tub seal
Hoover A3110 Washing Machine Restoration
At this point is wash hands and ..
At this point is wash hands and ..
