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Package arrived today. I've seen these run years ago, a couple neighbors had Catalina washers, same design. Rollover is more lethargic than I remember, but the angel wings sloshing makes for good action.

The spin brake is released when the pressure switch resets. I recall once on one of the neighbor's machines turning the water level to reset right at start of drain, which kicked it into spin ... then panicking a little when the water swirled up high, thinking it was going to run over, LOL. I expected the spinning water would trigger the pressure switch again and stop the spin, but it didn't.

The filter does work at lower levels.

In regards to spin braking ... my F&P GWL08 stops in 3 seconds from 1000/1010 RPM. :-)
 
My DVD video arrived today-watched it-EXCELLENT!Loved the "tour" of the bottom of the machine-Norge built those well.Now will have to look for one at the swap shops here!one is bound to turn up even in the "Appliance Dead" zone I live in.The partial drain is interesting-don't remember that in my Moms solid drum Norge-that beast just went to SPIN!Loved how the water spun out of the drum.Love those Norge "Angel" blade agitators-lots of action.In one of the tub shots you can see what looks like the tube in the agitator that makes the water "burpilate" out of the top.Now I want one of those machines!wether it be Norge or MW doesn't matter to me.
 
Jed as Glenn said the brake solenoid is energized (to release the brake and start it spinning) when the pressure switch is reset. I never realized that resetting the water level switch during the neutral drain would cause it to start spinning. I'll have to try that sometime if I ever get another one of those machines to play with.

Glenn I so remember many a times doing something I wasn't supposed to do to a neighbors or relatives washer and having a moment of panic when it looked like I might have broken it LOL. Those were the days.

Rex the solid-tub Norge washers all spun to throw the water over the top the tub, that is the only way to drain those. Once they introducted their "plus-capacity" perforated tub machines around 1963 those all did a partial neutral drain. Why I don't know, maybe to prevent leaks around to tub ring seal.

Glad you guys are enjoying the DVD! It is nice to have some of these machines digitally documented because at some point in the future it is going to be very difficult to keep these machines running.
 
Now that I have a Norge built Magic Chef like this the video is not only fun but also will come in handy for any future trouble with my machine.

The first time I encountered a Norge with perf tub and partial neutral drain was in the mid 60's at a Norge Village laundromat. The store was gradually replacing solid tub Norges with tubs and agitators like Robert's time line.
 
Robert:I think it would be a tall order to find a solid drum Norge in my area-but maybe one of the later perforated drum ones may turn up.I have asked at the shops here-and the replies are-"Don't get many Norges here""no dealers here for those"If you want DD WP or KN they are abundant here-same with Maytag.But the others are VERY rare.There was no MW store in this area.Only Sears.I still remember that solid drum Norge my mom had-don't remember if it was a Timeline-just remember the big black angel bladed agitator and the spin cycle that threw the water from the drum.I always thought that would put a real stress on the motor.also bet motors in machines from those days were tougher than those today-notice how many old appliance motors get "recycled" from the machines and run power tools,grinders,etc.You don't see the modern "square frame" motors used in other equipment when its "host" washer or dryer dies.Also remember in older days when MANY power tools were sized to run from quarter,third and half Hp appliance motors.I have an older Shopsmith that has a GE cap start half Hp motor.
 
YAY its pay day

Its payday Robert, If I have enough this paycheck I am definately ordering one, I used to love watching your videos on y-tube...
Kenny
 
Got my severance pay so,,,,

It's been a while since I freaked hubby out telling I found something on AW.org.... Seriously, I want to do my part in keeping this wonderful site up and running. This is a great community here and I want to do my bit to say "Thanks Robert"!Keep up the good work!!
 
My DVD arrived yesterday and I'm enjoying it now. Love the brake solenoid. The one on my Norge-Magic Chef bangs like a cannon.

I'd like to cast votes for the 49 AMP, 58 or 61 GE for the next DVD.
 
Superb video!

Robert, you did a fabulous job on The Montgomery Ward Show! The mechanics on these old washers is nothing short of fascinating. It's just another reminder that we had many talented engineers working in factories all across the United States years ago. Too bad we've lost so much of that.

Keep up the great work!
 
Robert, I'm really happy to be able to support you and the web site. I ordered my DVD on September 5th, and it arrived yesterday, September 14.

I just watched the video this evening, and it's great. Wow, such a long spin time between wash and rinse, in contrast to my 1990 G.E. FilterFlo which barely gets up to speed when it stops spinning.

That brake solenoid is just as loud IMO as the drain solenoid on my Homart Dishwasher/Electric Sink.

Thanks again for this latest DVD, and I'm looking forward to future DVDs.

Mike
 
Oh, that was a wonderful video, really fun. Thanks for making it available!

And if you pardon me my ignorance, what is the thing on top of the wash tub, between 7 and 8 o'clock?

Also, I'd like to put in a vote for the Apex Bouncing Basket for one of the next videos.
 
Great Vid, Robert!

Keep up the great work. As a young kid, I loved the Mont. Wards machines. They had all the bells and whistles, while the Norges were more basic. Now that I am an old kid, I wish I could meander through a MW store again. BTW, what is the flue on the front left corner of the tub cover?
Bobby in Boston
 
what is the thing on top of the wash tub, between 7 and 8 o'clock?

and

BTW, what is the flume on the front left corner of the tub cover?

That is a pull out tray for pouring bleach into. It diverts the bleach into the outer tub.

Thanks guys for you kind comments, I'm glad you enjoyed my video and again thanks for your support of the website.
 

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