"Hum, both bellows came off and were in fine shape. Where is that tub nut wrench at again? Well isn't that convenient I find it right in the tub."
Tap, tap, tap away.
Tap, tap, tap away.
New for 1956! Imperial Unimatic by Frigidaire
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"Well geez that was easy. It just came right out!"
First inspection of the hole. Good thing that I caught it now, before that other rust spot became a hole as well!
Good gawd this is NASTY! I can only imagine what this would have smelled like after a few washes. YUCK!
Those Phillips #3 screws sure look to be in good shape...
Hey, where did the mechanism go?
So about 20 minutes later, I had the mechanism pulled out of the machine. It should have been MUCH more difficult (those screws should have been rusted to bits, but the nasty hard mineral deposits nicely preserved them), but for some reason, everything went smoothly.
Motor model tag. Does the serial tag "A-56" mean January of 1956?
Yesterday I removed the mechanism nut and seal - and soaked the mechanism support. It is pristine and should last quite a few more years. Yay for 1140 RPM's!!
The bench testing went well, and certainly will need a new clutch spring. I took some video so if anyone wants me to post the video of the bench testing, let me know.
Well gang, this is as far as I am going to take it for now. Once the restoration begins, I'll start a new thread (give it a few weeks/months).
Be careful with those spells - you might just get stung! OUCH!
Ben
The bench testing went well, and certainly will need a new clutch spring. I took some video so if anyone wants me to post the video of the bench testing, let me know.
Well gang, this is as far as I am going to take it for now. Once the restoration begins, I'll start a new thread (give it a few weeks/months).
Be careful with those spells - you might just get stung! OUCH!
Ben
Ben,
Fantastic machine and great pictures. You make it all look so easy!
Thanks for all the time you put into taking the pictures and posting this.
Best of luck with the torque spring.
Patrick
Fantastic machine and great pictures. You make it all look so easy!
Thanks for all the time you put into taking the pictures and posting this.
Best of luck with the torque spring.
Patrick
Damn!! You got that out of there in no time Ben! If my 57 needs service, I will know who to call. <:
I hate a dirty tub, so I am with you on that. Also hate stinky washers! I will not put a machine into service at my house without cleaning the outer tub out. Lord knows what may be molding in there.....
Thanks for the cool pixs! You will have that up in running in no time. Just remember to close your eyes when you cross your arms and nod for that torque spring. <:
I hate a dirty tub, so I am with you on that. Also hate stinky washers! I will not put a machine into service at my house without cleaning the outer tub out. Lord knows what may be molding in there.....
Thanks for the cool pixs! You will have that up in running in no time. Just remember to close your eyes when you cross your arms and nod for that torque spring. <:
