Hotpoint top loader gearbox question

[justanotherhigh]

Just picked up this lovely looking 15690, alas being laid down in the car (admittedly for a week) it has lost some transmission oil. I need to fill it before i can play - what grade/type do I need? And how much? Is there a fill method i should know. You guys always manage to help

 

[ricky5050]

I’m no expert

But I’ve just done some work on mine. See Hotpoint 1501 , on the gearbox on mine there is a small
Square plastic plug. Prise this open and add classic car gearbox oil in. A squeeze bottle or big syringe might make it easier. I’ve discovered a lot of other bits need grease sometime silicone grease sometimes high melting point grease

Good luck Richard

 

[justanotherhigh]

Richard

Thanks richard - i have had many classic cars - what gearbox oil are we talking? Like an ep/90 hypoid type?

 

[ricky5050]

From a man who knows !!

Hi this was advised to me although I’ve not checked mine.

Straight sae 90 not ep due to smell.

Hope that makes sense !

What cars have you had. ? I’ve landcrab Wolseley and had Morris minors

Richard

 

[justanotherhigh]

Ace

Hadnt considered the smell! Thanks for that! Had all sorts over the years from allegros to a rover p4 to various americans!

 

[justanotherhigh]

Done!

A pint and a half of silkolene 90 gear oil and freed up the clutch - put it all back together and ran a cycle without issue! Quite a tidy machine! Four more top loaders to go! Anyone know the year?

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hotpoint Toploader

Another classic saved, glad you've got it running, the Hotpoint 15690 made its debut in August 1979, your model dates from December 1980.
Where abouts are you in Cheshire ??

 

[justanotherhigh]

Chestermike

Strictly speaking not Cheshire anymore but over the border near mold.
Looks like you have a nice collection there! I'm just scratching my head over what to do with three 9600s all with broken fascias.hmmm

 

[ricky5050]

Well if you scrap any

Hi I have another machine that needs a new cabinet and I need the rear wheel bar for my 1501 if you do scrap any

Richard

 

[justanotherhigh]

I have a very very poorly 1509 that will benefit from many new parts (well everything but the controls more or less) if i have any surplus bits i will let you all know

 

[triumphtoledo]

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