OK folks, now I can "officially" open a coin-op laundromat...
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whirlaway
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Except for the door,its just like the one I got off of the SS United States.Mine has an ivory knob on top.Its also a bolt down.No coin mechanism,I guess so passengers could do their own laundry,nice catch. Bobby
Except for the door,its just like the one I got off of the SS United States.Mine has an ivory knob on top.Its also a bolt down.No coin mechanism,I guess so passengers could do their own laundry,nice catch. Bobby
revvinkevin
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Than you to all for your wonderful comments!!!
Small update. I removed the speed changer and the belts, the motor and wash basket both turn freely and sound good, the pump turns too. I also tried plugging it in and advancing the timer to see of the motor would spin... or maybe the inlet valves would buzz, but I got nothing. The speed changed won't turn, so I'm going to take a page from Paul (turquoisedude) and try putting solvent in it and let it soak for a while. Hopefully that will do the trick!
Michael (mickeyd) Thank you for giving me an idea of the year range. Now is there a way to nail it down more exactly?
Bob (appnut) you mentioned seeing machines like this with a rectangle window. Anything like the to in the photo below? (DaveK's photo from Tennessee)
Jed (lebron) I believe the main differences that make this one a "commercial" washer is it's a "bolt down", meaning there is no suspension system. That's why there is no tub boot/seal.
Thank you again for your comments! I will keeping you all posted on the progress!
Small update. I removed the speed changer and the belts, the motor and wash basket both turn freely and sound good, the pump turns too. I also tried plugging it in and advancing the timer to see of the motor would spin... or maybe the inlet valves would buzz, but I got nothing. The speed changed won't turn, so I'm going to take a page from Paul (turquoisedude) and try putting solvent in it and let it soak for a while. Hopefully that will do the trick!
Michael (mickeyd) Thank you for giving me an idea of the year range. Now is there a way to nail it down more exactly?
Bob (appnut) you mentioned seeing machines like this with a rectangle window. Anything like the to in the photo below? (DaveK's photo from Tennessee)
Jed (lebron) I believe the main differences that make this one a "commercial" washer is it's a "bolt down", meaning there is no suspension system. That's why there is no tub boot/seal.
Thank you again for your comments! I will keeping you all posted on the progress!
whirlaway
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Just like the pic
The one I have is just like the pic,the far ones,there is a tub boot.I would say its the same one from 50 on up or whenever this machine came out,I have the same rectangular window,Thanks Bobby
The one I have is just like the pic,the far ones,there is a tub boot.I would say its the same one from 50 on up or whenever this machine came out,I have the same rectangular window,Thanks Bobby
supremewhirlpol
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Kevin, It looks like this machine has what I call "Storage Syndrome". I noticed that the drive motor looks to have a capacitor attached to it. You may want to test the capacitor for its ability to store a charge. It would not surprise me that the capacitor may be dried up inside or may have corroded contacts. You may also want to pull the wires off the terminals of the electrical parts and clean them with contact cleaner or small wire brush.(both terminals and connectors) As long as you have the schematic to the machine, you can test individual parts.
super32
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party at Kevins
Im jelous! You have all the toys. I know where i will be the next time im in Cali
I will fed-ex my laundry ahead of me so it will be ready and waiting for me when i get there...lol
Im jelous! You have all the toys. I know where i will be the next time im in Cali
I will fed-ex my laundry ahead of me so it will be ready and waiting for me when i get there...lol
mickeyd
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HI Kev, to answer your question about dating the machine
the longer I looked at the pic, the more it seemed older than those in the Crystal Beach Laundromat. Then on seeing your later pic of the ones in the basement, the two in the back next to the boxes, those are identical to the ones I saw in 60-63. So now I'm sure your new find is older, 55, maybe even earlier.
And Happy Birthday, Big Buddy!
the longer I looked at the pic, the more it seemed older than those in the Crystal Beach Laundromat. Then on seeing your later pic of the ones in the basement, the two in the back next to the boxes, those are identical to the ones I saw in 60-63. So now I'm sure your new find is older, 55, maybe even earlier.
And Happy Birthday, Big Buddy!
everythingold
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That is a find alright. nice work Kevin!
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