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Thanks for the messages- lets see...

Yes I was using an unnecessarily long extension a big orange one and didn't realize it would make a difference - now I'm thinking- DUH! But I will also check the motor relay. I don't think its the motor as it runs fine - but the relay sounds like it could be a culprit... We'll see - and I'll of course report back.

Yes Sorry I haven't been posting - i'm still not quite sure as to where i want to settle next in life and so I'm a bit ungrounded. I've had alot of stuff going on and haven't had much time for online stuff.

I'm connsidering LA next to do some work in art direction in the film industry. Taking my washers will be an interesting feat - across the country that is. I think I'd take THIS one and leave the 18lber to my mother until i decide what i'm doing or where i'm staying.

I'd love to outfit this with a ramp activator but i'd want it to be a black one and i only have a newer white one set aside for an extra large cap machine so it won't fit. But, the mini basket that came with the avocado machine fits fine and i'm keeping that one. The new ownner will have to find another one - IF ANYONE EVER COMES AND GETS IT! (hint hint)

Oh plus i have a jet-swirl fab soft. disp for use as the detergent dispenser with the extra wash option!

Oh and thanks bajaespuma - I'd love whatever you found! And BTW- your illustrations are second to none!

I'll write more tomorrow when i really finne tune things and check the motor relay. Howdo I know if its bad?

Oh and what do you guys use to polish these things? - Car wax I remember seeing someone say once - let me know!

Matt
 
Matt, if I ever get my hands on another black ramp activator I'll send it to you; my parents had one that I put in one of their old GE washers to improve its performance and, as usual, they threw it out without notice(I could live the rest of my life in luxury on what they threw away through the years).

Could you post the model number of your prize?
 
That light blue tub is really nice, did this colour tub have

No, unfortunately it didn't.

I don't know about the 1968 TOL model but the new 18 lb. capacity 1970-71 TOL models had a light blue tub (matching the 18 lb. activator) , the "Versatronic" model had it too, and then the models changed. We bought a TOL GE model in 1972. At that point the "Programmed" models had been eliminated; the straight-vaned light blue 18lb. activator remained but the tub was back to speckled gray. IMHO it was the end of a grand era for GE.

The unusual feature that our machine had, which I haven't seen since, were solenoid-operated bleach and fabric softener dispensers mounted on both the left and right hand sides of the tub--they worked magnificently and solved the problem of dispensing softener when an optional 2nd rinse was chosen. I think our machine was the predecessor to the Dispensall. An unusual "powdered detergent dispenser" (which looked like a space-ship)took the place of the activator-mounted softener dispenser. It sat on the filter-flo pan which was then oversized and had a depression in the center for when the detergent dispenser would "fall" after the pre-wash spin. It was a gizmo--it worked though. If I ever find the literature for this machine (and I'm trying hard to sift through all the storaged stuff), of course I'll post it.
 
Wow Matt

That is an awesome machine. That seems to be the match for my versatronic dryer. If you move to LA I'd be happy to save this one from the crusher. I've been looking for this GE for years now.

Oh, and thanks for posting the dryer instructions. Mine didn't come with a manual and it's very interesting reading. Maybe I can get more effecient use out of it now.
 
The update

Well, I spent all of yesterday polishing and perfecting and i can now report that this is one of the nicest machines i've seen. Not only in its beauty but in its brlliance. I love the programmed cycles and the timed bleach dispenser is awesome! Once the timer hits 6 mins remaining in the wash cycle - the solenoid clicks a little stopper open in the 1.5 cup tank/reservoir and it drains completely. Then it snaps shut after a few secs. Then at 4 mins and again at 2. Its really brilliant. Why in our age of technology these things don't exist anymore i have no idea.

I scrubbed it up and touched up the porcelain chips and now all i need is a new font leg and it truly is a showpiece!

I still need to repair the clutch i think because it still kicks into high speed after only a few seconds of slow - maybe the shifter arm or spring or solenoid is bad - but for now - i don't mind the one speed until i can really take the time to take it apart.

thanks for the well wishes....

now to find me a Dispensall!

Matt
 
Servis

Hi Keith - That Servis machine looks very cool - i love the agitator modifier - very neat. I see why you want it.
I remember when i lived in London- we had an asian washer in our first flat then a Hotpoint in our second. I preferred the Hotpoint naturally. Did a much better job.

I also remember walking along a side street... as I am wont to do ;-)... and noticing a laundromat with toploaders. I was surprised to see this and even more surprised to see upon closer inspection that they were american MAYTAGS! in harvest gold no less - I couldn't believe it. I didn't have my camera on me but i would have taken a pic. Of well - I'm sure its still there - though which dark alley i was exploring that day i'll never remember...

It was a little piece of Americana in London. Right next to a Chippie.. go figure!
 
Matt,

Congrats on your machine; it's a beaut! Is it my eyes, or is the water level up over the edge of the balance ring on the inner tub? You might need to adjust your water level if it is, or you might have something get flushed to the inner tub during spin.
 

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