My new daily driver....a 1977 Oz Wilkins Servis 506....With Maytag mechanicals.

[mayfan69]

Hey Guys,

This is going to be my new daily driver. It's a 1977 Aussie Wilkins Servis that i bought off ebay for US$32.00. It was from a deceased estate. The machine has the Maytag newton style helical drive long stroke gearbox and components but with one major difference that was unique to Australia: it has a gleaming Stainless Steel Bowl!

All this machine needed was a set of new belts, re-greasing of the motor carriage and a new pump, but otherwise, she is in excellent condition. I haven't yet put it through a complete wash cycle yet as she is not yet installed in the laundry, but did take 2 quick vids of it spinning and agitating.

Enjoy.
Cheers
Leon

 

[mayfan69]

2nd pic

Long shot pic

 

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3rd pic

Control panel close up

 

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Another pic

Cycle control close up

 

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Another pic

And here is the interior with the gleaming Stainless Steel Bowl and white 8 vane power fin agitator.

 

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Another pic

Front Panel off: yes, the Stainless Steel Bowl models came with a plastic outer tub. While i know some don't like plastic outer tubs, it hasn't hurt this machine after 30 years of use.

 

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Last pic

close up of the mechanicals: in remarkably good condition: no real oil leaks or rust.

 

[mayfan69]

Quick Vid of it Spinning

A quick vid of it spinning...hope to put it through a proper test over Easter.

 

[mayfan69]

Quick vid of it agitating

Quick vid of it agitating...without water at this stage.

 

[toggleswitch1]

I gasped when I saw the SS tub/bowl.

OMNG that is amazing. Such similarities! Thank you so very much for posting this!

It is like (to us anyway) an alternate reality........

 

[peterh770]

Handsome machine! Is it two speed or "Fabricmatic"? Congrats!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Servis - Wilkins & Mitchell

Hi Leon, Well done on another great find, certainly a looker!!! looks in pristine condition!!! whats the spin speed on this?? and how many OPM!!!

Enjoy, Mike

p.s, parcel on its way!!!

 

[mayfan69]

Spin Speed and OPM...

Peter: this is a two speed machine

Hey Mike!....Thanks!
Spin speed is the same as Maytags: 618RPM and agitation is 63 OPM through a 210 degree arc.

Looking forward to the parcel.

Leon

 

[Timonator]

Thats Really Neat!

Great washer looks very well made Love the stainless tub and Maytag mechanicals I see its a suds saver as well..Ive allways noticed some really cool stuff in australia You even get some interesting Cars over there! Thanks for posting Tim