gyromatic
Well-known member
Just finished up the RCA combo I got last September.Took it totally apart as always.Replaced tub bearings,Cleaned and lubed motor,Including clutch springs and hubs for the blower and pump.A MUST BEFORE EVER TURNING MACHINE ON!This machine was used as a dryer only, the last years of its service.I removed a large kitchen bag full of lint.This machine was also over suds MANY MANY times.By rights it should have been a total rust heap.But there was no rust at all.Just some surface rust on the base.Got real lucky on this one!This machine can never be over suds,as suds will fill the heat box suds would be everywhere! What a mess.I did not have to use soap when cleaning this machine.I replaced all insulation on machine as it had all been soaked from time to time with soapy water.The machine works very well and now is in really nice condition.Still, it took many hours to restore to working condition.I know it is so tempting to plug it in and fire it up when you get these old machines home.But It is not a good idea to do this as damage could result.Thanks for the belt and heater element John Lefever.He is always a great help to me.And full of knowledge.
