dishwashercrazy
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On May 6, 2011, I was searching the Chicago area Craigslist ads, and came across an ad for a Washer and Gas Dryer, posted April, 29, 2011. There was a single small photo of a GE Washer and Dryer. The ad stated that the units were older, and the picture confirmed that, but I wasn’t sure how old. I wrote to the seller asking for the Model/Serial Number of the Washer. The next day, he wrote back stating that according to the literature he still had, the Model was WA743E, but he copied the Model number down wrong as: 1WA 1WA 74 F2W. I also wrote the seller asking for close-up photos of the washer and dryer console, plus a shot inside the washer, and he complied. On May 8, I consulted with Ken (bajaespuma) since he and I had communicated in the past about GE laundry products. I thought these machines were from 1978, but Ken was able to pinpoint them as models produced in 1969 based on the model information the seller provided and the photos which I forwarded. Ken and I talked talked about these machines, but I really needed to see them for myself. The seller was available on Thursday, May 12, so I agreed to drive up to Aurora to have a look. So Thursday morning as planned, I made the 2 ½ drive to Aurora. I was very pleased, seeing no oil dripping and the machines in pretty good condition. We haggled, and I agreed to buy the pair for $140. Now I know that the Model is: 1WA743E2W and S/N is: RD125395 (August 1969).
With the Washer and Dryer still on my pickup truck, I started to do some preliminary clean-up work. Then On Sunday, May 15, I prepared to give the washer a full water test. I filled the washer nearly full with hot water and let it stand for 30 minutes or so. In the meantime, I started looking for problems. I did find a slow drip coming from about the 5 o’clock position. But I continued to run the test, which was very successful. The following video is an edited down version of what transpired over about an hour or so. The drip continued during the test, but did not change in volume. As I had been cleaning, I did see some rust in the bottom of the outer tube, so I concluded that the transmission boot was likely the source of the leak. Next step – search for the leak.
SO, I am starting this thread to document this Washer and Dryer, AND the Disassembly and Restoration of the Washer.
First some overall pictures taken before the clean-up process began, and then the Video will follow. AND the disassembly has been completed, with much of the cleanup complete, or in progress. Next, as I will discuss further down, I will begin the repair work to the outer tub.
Lastly, I would appreciate any advice you might have, as I progress through this restoration project.
Mike
(Oh boy, Dishwashercrazy working on a Washer!)
With the Washer and Dryer still on my pickup truck, I started to do some preliminary clean-up work. Then On Sunday, May 15, I prepared to give the washer a full water test. I filled the washer nearly full with hot water and let it stand for 30 minutes or so. In the meantime, I started looking for problems. I did find a slow drip coming from about the 5 o’clock position. But I continued to run the test, which was very successful. The following video is an edited down version of what transpired over about an hour or so. The drip continued during the test, but did not change in volume. As I had been cleaning, I did see some rust in the bottom of the outer tube, so I concluded that the transmission boot was likely the source of the leak. Next step – search for the leak.
SO, I am starting this thread to document this Washer and Dryer, AND the Disassembly and Restoration of the Washer.
First some overall pictures taken before the clean-up process began, and then the Video will follow. AND the disassembly has been completed, with much of the cleanup complete, or in progress. Next, as I will discuss further down, I will begin the repair work to the outer tub.
Lastly, I would appreciate any advice you might have, as I progress through this restoration project.
Mike
(Oh boy, Dishwashercrazy working on a Washer!)
