Keeping my 1966 GE range, thanks to this site!

[robinsondm]

Clock repair

Gary,

Thanks for the welcome. As I understand it, the most common clock problem on these ranges is the "Telechron rotor". My clock had begun to make noise and run slowly, so I bought a used rotor on eBay and put it in my clock. It ran fine for 5-7 years, and then began to display similar symptoms (noise & slowness).

Somewhere, I read that these rotors can often be "fixed" by SLOWLY adding 3-in-1 oil through the hole under the external gear. I had done this to my original rotor after I removed it. So, when the replacement rotor began to act up, I put the original rotor back in, and it has run fine for several years now. I've since oiled the replacement rotor, so it's ready as a backup if I need it.

If you order a replacement rotor, you want to be sure it matches the one in your clock. Fortunately, there are codes stamped on the side of the rotor that make this matching relatively easy to do.

If you'd rather not mess with all this, there are companies that will fix your clock if you send it to them. Sandy posted the name of one such company earlier in this thread. Good luck!

Dean

 

[bevbren]

1966 GE P7 - replacement coils

Hello,
I'm new here and need your help. I have a 1966 GE P/7 Stove. I believe it's 27" and I need replacement elements for it and have no idea where to start looking for them. I also need drip pans for them.
I love my stove and would like to extend it's life as much as possible. I would greatly appreciate any help anyone can give me. Thank you. Bev

 

[goatfarmer]

EBay would be one place to look.

 

[tomturbomatic]

Great Range You Have There

All you need is the model number located on the plate usually found by opening the oven door. Find an appliance parts place and give them the model # and what elements you need. If you do not have one near you, call Modern Parts House in Parma, Ohio. Larry will put his knowledge gained from a lifetime of working with parts to work for you and fix you up with what you need. If you know how to shut off the circuit breaker and how to handle a screw driver, you are in business.

 

[bevbren]

To Tom Turbomatic -thanks

Tom,
Thanks so much for the information. This is exactly what I need. You are a big help. I appreciate it. Bev

 

[tomturbomatic]

You're very welcome, Bev. Anyone here would have done it; I just saw your post first. We all have the desire to help people with their treasured appliances.

You keep us posted and let us know if you have any other questions. We will be glad to help if we can.

Enjoy your range!

 

[bethp]

sensitemp burners

I have this range too, but with a glass oven door and no self cleaning feature.
Unfortunately, the burners are starting to fail. I had a repairman fix the sensi temp front burner, but it's still off. Way to hot when I turn it on, then hardly hot at all. The attached rings and burner brackets are hard to come by. Wish there was someone here that specialized in retro appliances. Seems like a throw-a-way mentality these days.
Thanks for letting me rant.

 

[bethp]

sensi temp

Does anyone know what kind of insulation is used in these stoves?

 

[tomturbomatic]

If you mean the thermal insulation around the oven, it's fiberglass.

 

[soggytom]

I know you posted this a LONG time ago, but could you share a detail photo of the knobs for the right oven? I just bought a J487 that uses the same knobs and mine have been changed. Want to be sure of the correct ones. Also, how about a detail of the clock? My knob is missing, and I have no idea what replaces it. Thanks a million!

Tom

 

[robinsondm]

Hi Tom,

I finally saw this post after more than a month of not logging into the site. I also replied to your posts in my "1969" stove thread. You actually don't want the oven or Sensi-Temp knobs from my former 1966 model, as they were completely different. Fortunately, it appears -- from your later post in my "1969" thread -- that you found the correct replacements for your oven and burner knobs. Again, please see my note in that other thread. Congratulations on your find!

Dean

 

[bryan]

Please Help!

Hi Everyone!
My name is Bryan and I am new to the forum! I hope someone on here can help myself and my family.

We purchased an old home built in the 1920's and it came with the exact same GE P7 free standing range in the first picture in this thread. Unfortunately, the oven temp switch(or responder) is burnt out and the main oven does not work.
Can anyone here help me locate the part?

Thanks so much
Bryan

 

[mslayden]

Need info

I recently purchased an old GE range. It’s a 40” P7. I need a couple of items for it. It looks very similar to the range posted by robinsondm at the beginning of this thread. The model number is J487C1. I’d like to find a manual on this unit. My wife absolutely loves it. I just need more info. When I try to look information up on the web, I come up with zilch by using the model number. I’ll attach some pics of the serial plate. Thanks in advance!

 

[pulltostart]

Mike,

It could be difficult to find information specifically for this range.  What you can know is it's a 1967 model; "J487C" is all that's usually used to designate the model (the "C" indicates the year in this case).  Keep your eyes out for a 'Use and Care Book' for the range; Ebay is a good place to monitor for the book.

 

lawrence

 

[mslayden]

Lawrence, thanks so much for the info!

 

[lennylenny]

1966 GE P7 Stove Elements

This was such a great thread! We just purchased a house in upstate NY and have the same Model GE Stove and need to figure out how to replace the Burner Elements. Only one works properly. The Sensi element only works on high, the others do not heat all the way. Are the elements still made or do I need to purchase vintage ones? If I replace them, is this a easy job or is it complex?

This site is awesome! I learned so much by poking around.

The oven works like a charm and keeps a steady and accurate temperature. The clock keeps time well, the light still works, the outlets work well.
THANKS FOLKS!

Best
LennyLenny

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