Naco washing machine

[adam-aussie-vac]

By the way

Since this machine is pre-metric Australia, would that mean I would have to use NPT thread Fittings for the water inlet connections?

 

[gizmo]

Current model washing machines aren't metric pipe thread - they use (I think...) 3/4 inch BSP don't they?

The only oddball water connection have seen is my Hoover Keymatic has 1/2 inch BSP connections. And American machines use some weird finer thread that almost fits but doesn't.

 

[adam-aussie-vac]

I’ll have to see of what would fit

When it arrives, My bank account is prepared both for the shipping and the machine, if 800+ isn’t enough, I don’t know what would then

 

[adam-aussie-vac]

Never mind, I found something

It says “To 1/2 inch Tubes are provided for push on connection to hoses fitted with clips

The taps can be fitted on the wall or any convenient Position

DO NOT USE METAL PIPE OR TUBE OR MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH COMPRESSION FITTINGS”
(Second image shows what not to do)

By the way, has anybody seen a NACO spin dryer?
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[toploader55]

That Naco Badge looks to me so similar to Hoover at a Glance. The Font looks almost the same.

 

[brisnat81]

Hey Adam,

Thats right, there are two pieces of aluminium pipe that come out of the back plate at the top. Washingmachine hose or garden hose just clamps on and you control the water from the taps.

Cheers

Nathan

 

[adam-aussie-vac]

Thanks Nat

I’ll have to try and find some vintage style taps to match the machine because why not, I’ll have a look at my local building trading postli’ll have a look at The handyman’s trading post and see what they have

 

[adam-aussie-vac]

Hey guys I have news

It’s on it’s way to me but there’s a small issue, it’s missing the motor and pulley and the overload, Does anybody have one spare?

 

[simpsomatic]

HUH.....

What a RIPOFF, perhaps what you need is in the other dilapidated machine

 

[simpsomatic]

HUH.....

What a RIPOFF, perhaps what you need is in the other dilapidated machine or even better sue the S..T out of the creep that sold you this POS

 

[adam-aussie-vac]

The dilapidated machine is long gone

I know it doesn’t look that hard to find a motor as it has standard mounting bolts for a normal motor, compare to today’s modern washing machines as they have custom mounting for their motors, the only thing I’ll probably have trouble getting is the pulley for it as the pulley needs to accept BOTH a flat belt and a V belt, i’ll probably ask for some help in here and if worse comes to worse I could probably have someone turn a pulley in metal or wood So this is much less of a loss than it actually seems Compare to a vehicle with no engine, thank you for standard motor fittings, I might already even have a motor for it Roca to a motor shop And ask if they have any 1/4 hp motors as that’s what the machine uses

 

[brisnat81]

Hi Adam

The next time at mums, I’ll have a poke around and see what’s under the house. I can’t remember whether I’ve kept or scrapped the motors from these. I do have one motor that I restored. Worst case if you get a motor that fits so we know the shaft size, I can take the pulley and see what I can buy that matches.

Cheers

Nathan

 

[adam-aussie-vac]

Oh my Nat,

Thank you so much, you’re an absolute lifesaver,Although, I think you may have a very hard time finding a pulley as I’ve searched on google but the closest thing I found was a car part for a Holden Commodore, Again, thank you so much let me know what you find, Even if you find the motor that isn’t working I’ll be happy to take it off your hands, I know there’s a local motor repair shop around here and they do really really good work as they fix the motor on my Wilkins Servis MK2

 

[chestermikeuk]

Naco

Good luck with the search for parts and help Adam, cant help thinking like Simpsomatic that if that was advertised and the motor missing not stated then clearly there is comeback on the seller,

Can only imagine how disappointing it is to have found no motor and pulley in it but admire your enthusiasm to move your restoration project on, and hopefully with the help of fellow members !!

Good luck , Mike

 

[adam-aussie-vac]

Thank you Mike,

I tried getting one of these machines previously but at the last moment I decided against it, so at least I’ve got a second chance of getting a machine like this, I guess the pulley would be the main problem as it would have both a flat belt and a V belt, if I can’t find an original Flat leather belt, I could possibly use an engine timing belt or even a washing machine or dryer belt

 

[adam-aussie-vac]

Great news

It’s on it’s way, Still has the original leather and rubber belts as well, It’s on it’s way now, They said it should be here on Friday if not it should be there on Monday

 

[adam-aussie-vac]

ITS HERE

It arrived earlier today just before 1230Pm, It looks great, The drum turns, the drain cock opens and closes and the wash and spin lever easily turns All it needs is the motor and 3 belts

 

[brisnat81]

Well, if finally taken some photos of the Naco Low Priced Laundry machine.

 

[simpsomatic]

Fascinating

Thanks for sharing with us. OMG...how does it work, what are the spin RPM's, it looks like some type of vegetable peeling machine. Antique Australian technology. On/off at power point no doubt, pump? Knob at top back has a function? Interesting motor...HOOVER? Congratulations to you and Adam-Aussie-Vac for preserving the heritage of our developing country from an era most Australians of today have no comprehension. Another of NACO's product line were the louver windows (called jealousy windows here in the USA) that most every home built in the late 40's early 50's were installed, always in the indoor toilet if you were fortunate to have one. As a developing country in those times most communities had an outhouse that was generally attached to the wash house.

 

[brisnat81]

Thankyou. The fan shaped slots in the bottom of the tub force water into a false bottom of sorts, creating pressure that forces water out of the central drain pipe that runs through the centre bearing. The lever on the back is to pinch the drain hose closed.

I’ve never had it running as the motor is seized, but that rubber wheel rubs on the inside of the washtub.

I have no idea how fast it spins, but with no suspension and that pole in the way, I can’t imagine it’s fast.

It shows up from time to time in the Patent of the day.