My First Classic Washing Machine - A Hoover Top Loader!

[keymatic]

Hoover Brochure....
That looks familar...LOL..I think it maybe the one i posted to Twin Tub Emporium years ago.
Keith

 

[vacbear58]

Fill hose

James,

Sorry to say, not quite and actually its not a Hotpoint at all - well not Supermatic anyway. The straight end should have a ribbed connector moulded into it so that it can be firmly inserted into the short hose on the back of the machine. You could always adopt the solution I mentioned above, but surely you could get a hose locally at much lower cost - there must surely be a Hoover dealer reasonably close to you, unless its VERY rural Ireland
Al

 

[keymatic3203]

welcome James

Hi James,

welcome to aw.org, and well done with saving this washing machine, you'll soon be enjoying the famous hoover boiling action. If your out and about finding repair shops it would be worth asking for any replacement pump tyres, I've had no success glueing them, but maybe a small flat vacuumm belt might be a tempory fix. Either way it would be well worth oiling both the pulsator and the pump bearing shafts, they both have a bleed hole in the bearing housing.

Well I didn't know that all the body shells didn't go over to the sharper design at the same time, I should have studied the manuals better lol, so proves you can always learn some thing.
I was probably engrossed in the intricassies of the keymatic clutch spring mechanism lol. I had always assummed that things all squared off around 67 when the 3312L and wide bodied keymatics came out.

Talking of colours though, when you start taking things apart and see the paintwork where the light hasn't got to, the colour is a brighter white than we may imagine.

All the best with your restoration, keep us posted of the progress, and four minutes should be quite enough for most loads lol.

Mathew

 

[HooverJames]

RE: Fill Hose

Yeah I realised that, I'm currently chatting to the person that "electron1100" recommended. I'm also contacting my local appliance retailer who stock ancient Hopoint parts so no reason why not to find a hose there. I will upload some pics of it's repainted condition when it's done tomorrow. I'm also considering moving it to my favourite aunts warm and large garage so I have options to expand LOL! The cabinets on those Spinarinses are squared compared to my 1321A were the models from before different? "bobofhollywood" it's semi-auto like a twin tub.

James.

 

[HooverJames]

Mathew

Thanks for the warm welcome.

James.

 

[keymatic3203]

Oh James

A warm and large garage, do they realise they have already lost the garage for ever, the number of people here who've said I've got one or two and thats it, only to have ten plus a few months later lol, be warned.

When your chatting to these spares shops ask for any old brochures etc, or any other things that may interest you, these sorts of paces are closing down all around us these days, so go for it.

Mathew

 

[alr2903]

Nice machine and i always love it when there is literature, with handwritten prices written on the brochure. Add a real sense of history. alr2903

 

[HooverJames]

Update!

I'm 75% done with my repaint. It turned out ok for an amatuer. I did a full body repaint instead of just touching up here and there. The lid turned out great too. I got a little paint on the badge and the seal though so any ideas on getting that off? Also I have a little electrical problem. The motor and heater works when the dial is on the heat position but the motor won't work on the motor position. I hope it's just a little loose wire. The paint worked wonders and since it's acrylic enamel, any drips just sand off. I'm for now run out of white but I can do the black skirt tomorrow. Then it should be good looking to most Hoover fan's (paint texture shouldn't matter) It looks good on the camera though.

James.

 

[vacbear58]

Switch

James
As far as I know only the heater should work at "Heat" and the motor only at "Motor". It might be worth checking out the connections to see if it has been bodged at some time - it should be fairly simple to work them out.. Does the switch clearly move from position to position, locking firmly into place at each setting or is it a bit loose & wooly?
Al

 

[HooverJames]

RE: Switch

Yeah you're probably right. I'll get my uncle to check it out. All the wiring is intact I think it's just the contacts on the dial. It clearly moves and locks with a little click.

James.

 

[HooverJames]

95% Done!

Hi,

The paint is 95% finished and it's turning out well. Just a little more white touch ups to do and it's cosmetically done. However I got a little white on the badge which has survived well for 41 years with minor unoticable scratches. Will white spirit get the acrylic spray paint off it without damging it because I'm really proud of that badge. I rang my local appliance parts shop and they had the machine listed so there is a chance of getting parts there. They have a pile of NOS anyway behind the counter like a pile of ancient Hotpoint parts and some Hoover parts from what I remember. It will really look splendid when it's finished. If anybody has a rounded Spinarinse to match and they are willing to sell and ship over tell me LOL.

James.

 

[HooverJames]

Things have gone a little quiet...

But maybe this will liven things up! My Hoover Single is finally restored! The parts store will get back to me soon about the hose. I used Polymer Sealant to glue the pump tire back together to see if it would work. The first wash will be tomorrow depending on that tire. The switch has also been sorted, just a loose connection. I haven't any pics yet but I guarantee pics and a video tomorrow! The machine really looks splendid.

James.

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hiya James.

Been avidly reading and cant wait to see pics of your restoration job.

If you have the time, patience and supplies then a full respray is always advatageous.

Never having been brave enough I have never done a full respray job.
I do use Humbrol enamel paint, but only as a touch up paint. As Gary has said, most 'appliance paint' is too white for vintage machines, that tend to go off white with age.

Cheers
Paul

 

[chestermikeuk]

Welcome James

You have found a great classic Hoover washer for your first machine!!!, easy to use, and repair, parts still just about available, now all you need is the matching spinner... My Grans had this machine and they just rumble on doing a simple but very effective job of washing!!! Glad to see you are "Hands On" nothing like getting to grips with your own machines!!!

Heres a pic of the "Hoover Twosome" and guys after ranting on about "No bridging Units To be Found" whilst sorting & moving this weekend, opened up the Hoover wringer set and found a grey one!!!...yay!!!

 

[keymatic3203]

You found it Mike bridge unit

Hi Mike
since meeting you and kris he's often said that he thought you had one with a washer you had of him, and I always said you didn't so great that ones been found, at least it proves we've not lost our memories lol.

Can we get copies made lol.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Right

Mathew thats correct,had forgotten that, have just checked my spreadsheet and I did get it from Chris, the first time we met him in Somerset!!!

Its the grey one, will photo it tomorrow! dont think its the one with wings like the later black ones!!

Took this pic of the 110v Hoover tub set for export, no switch just plug & go like the first one!!!

 

[HooverJames]

Sorry for the delay...

I haven't been at my machine for the past day. I will be tomorrow though because I got the pump tyre and I can now do my first wash! I got it from this large spares place in Derry called Quinnspares. They have tons of old discontinued parts and they say that they have lots of old twin tub spares as well as lots of Hotpoint 18 series parts! I haven't found a fill/drain hose yet but will the fill hose of a Hoover T5004 work? Does anybody here have any lying around? Mike nice machines, is that first one the same as mine only destined to be part of the Twosome offer because it lacks the badge?

Write back soon, James.

 

[HooverJames]

Sadly giving up...

The machine has 4 leaks and there are rust on the screws to access some awkward pipes. I'm sorry guys but I might just put her back in the shed where she came from and use my experience on a future machine which I hope comes by soon. I like Hotpoint more than Hoover so should I use my "HotpointJames" account instead of this one? Unless I can change my username somehow. Also I'm planning on tracking down the "Holy Grail" of Hotpoint, yep you got it... THE 1600 or 1830! Wish me luck though I doubt many were sold or even made it to Ireland.

Regards, a saddened James.

 

[macboy91si]

Hoover Single Tub Wringer... Export?

Did they ever make these in the US?

 

[HooverJames]

US Single Tubs

I think a few were exported like Mike's set above.

James.