Hoover Logic 1000 A3670

[electron1100]

Rods

I have had some over the years that are stiff, but a pair of mole grips at the base of the rod (machine upside down and the spring and slides removed)) and a 13mm ring spanner it comes undone, it can be fiddly but not impossible those nylock nuts only hold to a certain pressure.
It is best to try and turn the spanner a little whilst obviously gripping the rod

When you get it all out make sure to make a note of the way the suspension parts go together, also the soap draw side spring is shorter than the other and it has an additional metal bracket on it.

Gary

 

[mikeymatic]

Rods

Thanks Gary - will leave it til tomorrow and give it another go.

Got notes and pics of the parts and thanks for the extra info about the soap drawer side.

It's all been slowly coming together - this has been the toughest part so far. Determined to get it done tho !

Ever thought of doing a Logic workshop ? If so, I'd love to come along - and could even bring one with me !

Cheers,
Mike

 

[electron1100]

Workshops

Hello Mike

I am far too short tempered to do anything like that

The link that chestermike put in covers us doing the electron 1100 and has just about everything in it you would need to know, the logics and the prvious ranges of machines going back to the 1970s are virtually identical in terms of major parts.

As regards Rust, all the rust on that machine was wire brushed then treated with rust treatment then covered in chemical metal and then painted with Hammerite, apart from the very flange around the rear tub that was wire brushed then rust treatment then Hammerite.

The backplates can get a bit crusty around the edges so it worth cleaning those up with a stiff wire brush

In all the years of doing this on washing machines neither I or Mat in Cardiff have ever had further problems, but each to his own.

Good luck with this project it will be well worth it in the end

Gary

 

[mikeymatic]

Hiya Gary and thank you for the extra info.

The electron 1100 link you mention has been a massive help - like a workshop in itself.
Thanks to that, and everyone who has chipped in, it's really helped me with this overhaul.

Really appreciate all the knowledge that's been shared with me. I know it will all be worth it .... Now, back to these bloody rods ...... !

Cheers,
Mike.

 

[mikeymatic]

They're off !!

Rods removed and new ones put on.

Now on with the refurb ! [this post was last edited: 8/18/2015-07:42]

 

[triumphtoledo]

Yay!

nice one; let us know how it goes...

R

 

[mikeymatic]

Pressure bottle

Hi

Does anyone have one of these pressure bottles I could purchase ?

While wriggling this one off to clean it, I broke it.

Mike

 

[electron1100]

Broken Bit

Hello mike
don't worry about it Mike just reconnect with the rubber hose, they are swines to get out without breaking the tube, I never knew why the plastic tube was there in the first place.

Gary

 

[mikeymatic]

Refitting the tub seal and back plate

When refitting the tub seal - what adhesive / sealant would be best ? Any advice appreciated.

Mike.

 

[mikeymatic]

Pressure bottle

Thanks Gary - will do.

It's all coming together !

Mike.

 

[triumphtoledo]

gasket

Nice one Mike. With the rear tub seal, I wire brushed the alloy backplate seal with a knotted wire brush, fitted to an angle grinder. As there was some pitting, I levelled the surface with chemical metal, sanded with 40 grit sandpaper. I fitted a new tub seal, as the old one was manky and covered in white corrosion. No sealant was used and no leaks have resulted. Basically, from my experience, if the surfaces are clean and even, plus a new rear seal is used, there is no need for sealant.

R

 

[electron1100]

Back plate seal

my tuppence worth

I use a stiff wire brush to clean off any deposits, the spark plug brush is so stiff and good at removing deposits, I have never used a wire brush on a drill, the only reason I use silicon bathroom sealant is to help the rubber seal stay in place whilst you are fitting the back plate they can be sods and pop off some times.
I run a line of it in the corner section of the backplate where the corner of the seal sits

Keep up the good work

Gary

 

[mikeymatic]

Working .... But .....

All back together - machine is working although I have a leak from both thermostat seals. Both seem to be sitting correctly.

Any recommendations ?

Thanks for everyone's help so far.

Mike.

 

[mikeymatic]

All done !!!

Refurb of my A3670 complete - all fully working and looking good with a new drawer front.

Just did a 50 degree Minimum Iron wash - only took 45 minutes. I'd forgotten how quick these machines are. Brilliant !

Very happy

Thanks to everyone for the help and advice. I've enjoyed the overhaul and looking forward to more.

Mike

 

[mikeymatic]

Water level !

What a decent water level for rinsing !

 

[electron1100]

YEAH!

Well done Mike

I hope you enjoy this excellent machine, now to get the next ............

Gary