geoffdelp
Well-known member
Nice machine, Michael!! The avocado color looks like it is in fine shape!!
My new to me E2L
- Thread starter shankstr
- Start date
Help Support :
shankstr
Active member
Work Continues
Well, I got my parts from Phil. New centerplate, gaskets, rubber plug (for screw hole), new SS hex bolts to replace gulmite bolts and the all important Gulmite wrench so I could progress further in my endeavor. I removed the tub, PU and horizontal PTO and wringer post. Removed the center plate from the PU and low and behold...look at all that Bosco!! Thick, nasty stuff it is!! It makes you wonder how anything could run with that stuff inside. It was a all day adventure cleaning everything but got them all cleaned up. That was yesterday. Today I spent most of the day cleaning, sanding, de-greasing the skirt. I didn't bother removing the cross braces, just didn't see the need. I primed the inside / outside of the skirt also using Rustoleum white primer. It turned out well but you have to be careful with that primer..it's thin stuff and will run if you over do it. I have a couple spots i'll have to re-sand when it's dry. The inside looks good enough for me...clean and white. Larry painted the inside of his but I'm thinking to keep it primer only. Nor did I use Larry's trick of using petroleum jelly to mask the raised lettering. I'm sure it works well but just couldn't fathom getting greasy again so I did it the old fashion way with painter tape and a Exacto knife.
A tip to share. I used ziplock bags to keep me organized by putting the bolts from each dis-connect in it's own labeled bag. It keeps me from losing them and I know where they go.
LARRY- What was the final verdict on what type of lube & grease you used? I know you bought something online but I think you ended up using something else.
GEOFF- Thanks for stopping in and the info on the agitator and manufacture date. Apparently, she's older than I
only by 7 yrs. I like older ladies as long as they work for me Gosh, I hope she doesn't "feel" used when she's done!
Dan & Mickeyd - Thanks for your commentary. Your post made me smile and feel lucky to have had such a great find...now only if my lotto numbers would hit!!!
Well, I got my parts from Phil. New centerplate, gaskets, rubber plug (for screw hole), new SS hex bolts to replace gulmite bolts and the all important Gulmite wrench so I could progress further in my endeavor. I removed the tub, PU and horizontal PTO and wringer post. Removed the center plate from the PU and low and behold...look at all that Bosco!! Thick, nasty stuff it is!! It makes you wonder how anything could run with that stuff inside. It was a all day adventure cleaning everything but got them all cleaned up. That was yesterday. Today I spent most of the day cleaning, sanding, de-greasing the skirt. I didn't bother removing the cross braces, just didn't see the need. I primed the inside / outside of the skirt also using Rustoleum white primer. It turned out well but you have to be careful with that primer..it's thin stuff and will run if you over do it. I have a couple spots i'll have to re-sand when it's dry. The inside looks good enough for me...clean and white. Larry painted the inside of his but I'm thinking to keep it primer only. Nor did I use Larry's trick of using petroleum jelly to mask the raised lettering. I'm sure it works well but just couldn't fathom getting greasy again so I did it the old fashion way with painter tape and a Exacto knife.
A tip to share. I used ziplock bags to keep me organized by putting the bolts from each dis-connect in it's own labeled bag. It keeps me from losing them and I know where they go.
LARRY- What was the final verdict on what type of lube & grease you used? I know you bought something online but I think you ended up using something else.
GEOFF- Thanks for stopping in and the info on the agitator and manufacture date. Apparently, she's older than I
only by 7 yrs. I like older ladies as long as they work for me Gosh, I hope she doesn't "feel" used when she's done!Dan & Mickeyd - Thanks for your commentary. Your post made me smile and feel lucky to have had such a great find...now only if my lotto numbers would hit!!!
I have
a story to make everyone who wants a lint filter agitator cry. When I became acquainted with the Amish men who restore these ladies I ask them about them. THEY THROW THEM AWAY ALONG WITH ALL OF THE PUMPS !!!!!!! It seems that Amish do not like the filter nor the pump. They have thrown a great number away over the years they have been doing this. Naturally since I have known them they have not had a filter one come in. I was sick when they told me this. IF I ever find any from them I will let you all know and see that you get one that hopefully will become available sometime. I want one of these so bad. Thanks for the info on them Geoff !! I had no idea there were 2 different lengths of them. All I know is I WANT ONE !! Sick isn't it ??
Jim
a story to make everyone who wants a lint filter agitator cry. When I became acquainted with the Amish men who restore these ladies I ask them about them. THEY THROW THEM AWAY ALONG WITH ALL OF THE PUMPS !!!!!!! It seems that Amish do not like the filter nor the pump. They have thrown a great number away over the years they have been doing this. Naturally since I have known them they have not had a filter one come in. I was sick when they told me this. IF I ever find any from them I will let you all know and see that you get one that hopefully will become available sometime. I want one of these so bad. Thanks for the info on them Geoff !! I had no idea there were 2 different lengths of them. All I know is I WANT ONE !! Sick isn't it ??
Jim
shankstr
Active member
Jim
"One mans trash is another mans treasure." Tell them to stop throwing parts away and give them to you to fund your hobby!
"One mans trash is another mans treasure." Tell them to stop throwing parts away and give them to you to fund your hobby!
e2l-arry
Well-known member
Synthetic Grease,
Is what Phil told me to use. Synthetic grease was no doubt not around when these were built but Phil said that's what he'd use. So I just went to Ace Hardware and bought a 1 pound container of Super Lube Synthetic grease. The label reads that it will work in almost any application, Multi-Purpose, Heavy Duty, Compatible, and so on. I packed mine with about 4 oz. so 1/4 pound. That's all that would seem to fit without over packing. So far, that's worked just fine. I think it cost something around $10.00. I also used it to coat the wringer shaft before I put it back in. And will probably use it for that every couple of months. I could also probably use it on the agitator shaft but I'll just stick with the Vaseline for that.
Is what Phil told me to use. Synthetic grease was no doubt not around when these were built but Phil said that's what he'd use. So I just went to Ace Hardware and bought a 1 pound container of Super Lube Synthetic grease. The label reads that it will work in almost any application, Multi-Purpose, Heavy Duty, Compatible, and so on. I packed mine with about 4 oz. so 1/4 pound. That's all that would seem to fit without over packing. So far, that's worked just fine. I think it cost something around $10.00. I also used it to coat the wringer shaft before I put it back in. And will probably use it for that every couple of months. I could also probably use it on the agitator shaft but I'll just stick with the Vaseline for that.
mickeyd
Well-known member
THEY THROW THEM AWAY ALONG WITH ALL OF THE PUMPS !!!!!!!
It's so ironic that such a holy, holy people like the Amish are committing sacrilege. What is this world coming to? AUUURRRRGGGGG
It's so ironic that such a holy, holy people like the Amish are committing sacrilege. What is this world coming to? AUUURRRRGGGGG
shankstr
Active member
I'm tired
Spent the last couple hours polishing the crown of the tub with Mothers aluminum mag polish. WHAT A JOB THAT IS!!! I'm using a drill w/ a buffer but still takes FOREVER and only half way through. The polished area shines like chrome... beautiful!
Spent the last couple hours polishing the crown of the tub with Mothers aluminum mag polish. WHAT A JOB THAT IS!!! I'm using a drill w/ a buffer but still takes FOREVER and only half way through. The polished area shines like chrome... beautiful!
Steve
where are the pics!! We want to see!!
What kind of oil did you use in the P.U?
where are the pics!! We want to see!!
What kind of oil did you use in the P.U?
e2l-arry
Well-known member
That tub/crown IS A JOB AND 1/2!
I've done it twice! It killed me to throw that first tub away after I'd spent hours getting it all pretty! But the Mother's works great. Can you tell that when you get the corrosion off you feel less resistance when rubbing? That tells you you're ready to move to a new section. One thing I haven't tried yet is the Brill-o pads with Oxy Clean that Geoff recommends. I tried wet sanding but thought I get even better results using SOS pads. But whatever you use, I don't think you can get these new looking without a LOT of elbow grease and HARD WORK. But they sure do shine up nicely when you're done.
As for the Amish throwing away pumps and filter agitators, all I can say is For Shame! But at least they don't go door to door like some other groups that shall remain nameless. I had a group here last Saturday I couldn't get rid of. I turned the hose on them. Then I set the dogs on them. Next I shot one of them in the leg. They finally got the hint they weren't welcome and left!
I've done it twice! It killed me to throw that first tub away after I'd spent hours getting it all pretty! But the Mother's works great. Can you tell that when you get the corrosion off you feel less resistance when rubbing? That tells you you're ready to move to a new section. One thing I haven't tried yet is the Brill-o pads with Oxy Clean that Geoff recommends. I tried wet sanding but thought I get even better results using SOS pads. But whatever you use, I don't think you can get these new looking without a LOT of elbow grease and HARD WORK. But they sure do shine up nicely when you're done.
As for the Amish throwing away pumps and filter agitators, all I can say is For Shame! But at least they don't go door to door like some other groups that shall remain nameless. I had a group here last Saturday I couldn't get rid of. I turned the hose on them. Then I set the dogs on them. Next I shot one of them in the leg. They finally got the hint they weren't welcome and left!
Larry,
The Amish around here are very nice people but do have some bad ideas including discarding of parts others want/need. We have the other groups here also but I get them gone quick by telling them I am a registered sex offender LOL. Not really, I just slam the door closed in their faces.
Jim
The Amish around here are very nice people but do have some bad ideas including discarding of parts others want/need. We have the other groups here also but I get them gone quick by telling them I am a registered sex offender LOL. Not really, I just slam the door closed in their faces.
Jim
e2l-arry
Well-known member
Slamming the door may work,
But nothing says "GET LOST" like a bullet in the leg.
But nothing says "GET LOST" like a bullet in the leg.
Jim
Is there a reason the Amish throw these parts away?
Is it because the pumps make it easier for the women to do laundry? What's the deal
Is there a reason the Amish throw these parts away?
Is it because the pumps make it easier for the women to do laundry? What's the deal
shankstr
Active member
Progress is being made
Finished up polishing the tub crown with Mothers aluminum / mag polish. I do not recommend trying to do this by have unless you wish to finish 2 birthdays later. I used my drill and buffing pads and it was still SLOW work. For the inside tub I only used SOS pads. I still have a little more work to do there.
Tub skirt is all primed. Just waiting a for a day where the temperature is above 50 to put the Rustoeum spray appliance epoxy on. Maybe tomorrow??
Waiting for Phil to get back to me on pump parts. Per Larry's thread, I know he has the pumps but I will still need all the other hardware too. Phil said it would be a least a week before he could let me know. I hope he's looking for the linkage and hardware for me!?
Finished up polishing the tub crown with Mothers aluminum / mag polish. I do not recommend trying to do this by have unless you wish to finish 2 birthdays later. I used my drill and buffing pads and it was still SLOW work. For the inside tub I only used SOS pads. I still have a little more work to do there.
Tub skirt is all primed. Just waiting a for a day where the temperature is above 50 to put the Rustoeum spray appliance epoxy on. Maybe tomorrow??
Waiting for Phil to get back to me on pump parts. Per Larry's thread, I know he has the pumps but I will still need all the other hardware too. Phil said it would be a least a week before he could let me know. I hope he's looking for the linkage and hardware for me!?
shankstr
Active member
OOOH AHHH
Look at that shine! I can see myself!!
Look at that shine! I can see myself!!
shankstr
Active member
All primed
and waiting for my dress coat..
and waiting for my dress coat..
e2l-arry
Well-known member
Looking Good!
I wished I'd have thought to use white primer. I had a couple of spots that took 3 coats to cover the grey completely.
The tub came out GREAT! It's just a lot of hard work. I think I spent 4 or 5 hours on the last one I did a few weeks ago.
I know Phil sells the pumps. He still has them on EBay. I got the hardware from Dave. I think he charged me $20.00. If Phil doesn't have the hardware, you can give Dave a try.
What's your plan for the leg extensions and casters?
Larry
I wished I'd have thought to use white primer. I had a couple of spots that took 3 coats to cover the grey completely.
The tub came out GREAT! It's just a lot of hard work. I think I spent 4 or 5 hours on the last one I did a few weeks ago.
I know Phil sells the pumps. He still has them on EBay. I got the hardware from Dave. I think he charged me $20.00. If Phil doesn't have the hardware, you can give Dave a try.
What's your plan for the leg extensions and casters?
Larry
Steve
That crown looks amazing! Good job!
Since you have it out of the machine, and looking that good, have you thought about spraying the crown with clear lacquer?
(if I had mine to do over, I would)
I'm sure you've read about how quickly the crown dulls.
The tub also reacts badly to powdered laundry detergents ( that contain washing soda)
The tub doesn't like chlorine bleach either! (just a heads up)
I'd hate to hear that you decided to do a load of whites with powdered detergent and bleach, and when you were done, the tub was darkened and dull, and needed to be re polished!!
That crown looks amazing! Good job!
Since you have it out of the machine, and looking that good, have you thought about spraying the crown with clear lacquer?
(if I had mine to do over, I would)
I'm sure you've read about how quickly the crown dulls.
The tub also reacts badly to powdered laundry detergents ( that contain washing soda)
The tub doesn't like chlorine bleach either! (just a heads up)
I'd hate to hear that you decided to do a load of whites with powdered detergent and bleach, and when you were done, the tub was darkened and dull, and needed to be re polished!!
