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Seems as though we thought this was an FA9101 washer but I just looked more closely at the model # and it reads DA9101W and Serial # 247N1169 does anyone know what this means as to the age of this washer and why does it look just like the scanned in brochure on here for the FA9101 washer?Still hunting for a fab soft disp too put in a couple parts requests.....
 
Could the model differences be of the capacity.....I have a DA6071, its standard size......those larger ones are extremely rare....how deep is your tub?

you can't always go by brochures either, by the time their printed and the actual machine come out of the assembly line, several changes may have occurred....it just happens....
 
Thanks for the info

I am glad to know that my washer is older than originally thought!To me,that makes it all the cooler since it is in such good shape.Goes to show that newer is not always better...
 
Size Matters!

at 14 inches, its standard capacity

for large capacity it should be about 16 inches....

in any machine, 2 extra inches can make a world of difference, but these are rare

these reversing motor models fascinate me, especially that they can still pump out overflo water during agitation.......and the mechanism that makes it shift in/out of agitation, I just learned how to adjust this so it fully releases during spin, also the belt should be left slightly loose, too tight and the pulley will not slide up and down properly.....but preference goes to the banging solenoids, non-stop wash to spin action, and the sound of that continuous pump as it cavitates with water and air..........but fun machines no matter which one....

love the agitator indented stainless steel tub, and the aireated fill, and the movement of that 210 degree stroke, in a transe as you can stare at it for hours....lol

shoot a video of it if you can....
 
you know John, thats something I never did measure was the 210.....its a very quick stroke to watch, and it must have to do with that arc-Q-matic tranny, it almost snaps in both directions creating an unusual wash action.....

I fell in love with these machines from the first day that I ever saw one.......
 
True Love

I too was fascinated and continue to be fascinated with watching the agitation action of the solid tub SQ's. I think it reduces stress much like watching a fish tank.

Could watch for hours. And I have been known to loop a youtube playlist of SQ videos of a machine in action for long periods of time.

There must be a support group for people like me....

Malcolm
 
Addictions?......

like in a laundromat, seeing them all lined up and running.....

isn't that why were here Malcolm, our own little support group, THAT encourages us to watch all the more, but for some odd reason it is a calming effect....

I too have watched the Youtube videos, over and over, but nothing like seeing them in person, just that aireated fill alone calms me down in a second.....

I wonder if we could create a demo, like a water fountain, recirculating the water thru the fill flume......not like we haven't used an old wringer as a planter in our yards.......with the water, we could turn it into an oasis, disguised as a birdbath!......lol

Sorry guys, I could talk Speed Queen all day.....
 
I am addicted too!

I must admit spend alot of time in the basement watching the Speed Queen.I like the wash action,flotation rinse and all the solenoid clunks as it changes from agitation to spin and when the bleach pump goes....I have started to collect spare parts so I can be sure to keep it running for years to come.
 
This is a solenoid version?....I would have thought reversing motor......

how about a pic behind the front panel?....I'm curious....not to mention how that water level switch works
 
Water Level

If my memory serves me correctly, the water level switch is controlled by a separate fill tank in the back corner of the cabinet. A portion of the water is diverted to the tank and pressure monitored in that location. Genius actually. Had a solenoid reversing machine similar to this model back in the late 80's. The water level was way out of adjustment and there was an issue with the agitate such that it wouldn't stay in gear under heavy load. The spring loaded actuator was weak or needed some sort of adjustment. I never had the opportunity to correct any of its issues and it got away from me before I knew what a gem it was.

Malcolm
 
Agitate adjustment

I just discovered how to make this adjustment, mine was almost agitating while spinning, and made one hell of a racket, the adjustment is on top of the transmission pulley, and took a little practice to get it right, but now it completely releases......

a new pump, proper belt tensions, and a little grease on the fluid drive bearing.....this puppy is silent.....freakin superb operation

these reversing machines would have been better with a rapid advance timer, just to lower the delay between wash and spin......that pause seems like eternity
 
It does have a reversing motor

I believe there is a solenoid too because when this washer stops agitating and before spin there is a sharp metalic clunk when the timer advances.At this time also is heard a trickling of water then 15 seconds later it goes into spin.It surprised me how fast this washer spins out the water too!It only takes about 17 seconds for all the water from a full load to empty into our laundry sink.I will soon remove the front panel and get a pic for you guys to see.........If I had a way to do a video I would because I know all you other washer folks would go nuts!Someday.....Maybe when I change up phones I will get a smart phone and do it then...My Samsung Intensity doesn't shoot videos.
 
That could be from what Malcolm was explaining about this chamber used for the pressure fill, and then the solenoid allows it to empty and reset for the next fill.....

you would know if it was a banging solenoid unit, kicking into wash is loud enough, but when it shifts from wash to spin, theres 2 solenoids banging at the same time, my dog jumps and barks everytime it happens, music to my ears...

the 2 bladed pumps are powerful, my first one had a 6 bladed pump, and good thing too, it had to pump up 6 feet, even in gentle it had no problem....
 
There is a solenoid on the tank that holds the water used for measuring the level in the wash tub. Part of the water is diverted from the fill and a pressure switch is used to control the amount entering the wash tub. During the pause between agitate and spin, the solenoid opens a valve allowing the diverted water to drain into the outer tub. I always liked that sound. I never had a bleach pump that worked, they were pretty troublesome - abuse by users and the corrosive nature of bleach took their toll.
 
Bleach pump

My bleach pump is still working fine,however there was some leakage of the plastic tube that holds the bleach.It was cracked at the bottom where the U-shaped hose goes,so I used some GE silicone to seal it up.Works Great!No more Drip!
 
Dude

you have one superb gem there, with a little TLC will give you years of joy....I know mine do.....

Enjoy!

I wouldn't worry too much about that dispenser, although nice to have all accessories, I always hated to block the sight of the wash action, and with those overflo rinses, suds should not be an issue, I like watching mine create a sudscake, and then for the overflo to kick on and flush it all away, and that machine to take off on spin without a sudslock condition....also for those pumps to handle removal of all that water in seconds....priceless!
 

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