Philco washer w-2F4 arrives

[marty]

Received the w-2F4 on Monday, and tested for leaks. It was leaking at the pump. I gave it a dry run previously, and it started agitating. I advanced the timer to spin, however no spin. With a little counterclockwise help, it began to spin. I took the pulley off of the bottom of the clutch, and removed a spacer form behind the lower cam, put it together and away she went! Apparently the previous owner
Just went out and bought the 70's filterflo, to fix the spin problem. I am amazed at how little time is on this machine, you can just tell. Anyway here are a few picks for those who care...

 

[marty]

W-2f4 arrives

Thanks again for posting this Robert ! I have never seen one in person, so it is neat to see. I'm fortunate that all rubber parts are in excellent shape, although the hard plastic mount did have a broken foot.

Marty

 

[norgeway]

You wont believe!

How it washes, The clothes turn over faster than a Frigidaire!

 

[marty]

Turnover

I hope you are right! I have read a few comments on threads about how dreadful it cleans? What was the exact year the tubs got too big?

 

[akronman]

Philco

From the earliest days when I found this website, Philco has fascinated me. I'll keep coming back for pics and videoes, and I'll read along with your progress.

Cool as hell, congratulations.

 

[marty]

Philco

Thanks akroman! I feel the same, just a very cool agitator, and I dig the blue tub.

Marty

 

[whirlcool]

You really tore that thing down! After you get it all back together again I am sure you will be very happy with the results!

 

[jetcone]

I'd like

to know just what holds that tub upright off the base?

 

 

[hydralique]

Fascinating Washer . . .

Love seeing these "naked" pics, thanks for posting! Philco was certainly creative in their engineering. What was the last year for this "high frequency"design with "ball point balance"? After it ended was Philco reduced to marketing generic washers under their name?

 

[mrb627]

Impressive

Doesn't look like there is a whole lot to them once you strip the cabinet off. Such an amazing machine. I'm excited to see the completed job up and running.

Malcolm

 

[norgeway]

Mark Harman has one of these!

And it really is impressive,,,the spin is nothing extraordinary, but the washing sure is, it does tangle the clothes, but that never bothered me...if they are tangled it is a sure sign they have been moved around!It washes great without making tons of suds because only the bottom of the agitator moves, the top is still .

 

[supersuds]

Always love seeing one of these get saved. It was our washer growing up and lasted a good 17 or 18 years. I think they went out of production about 1970ish?

 

[marty]

Progress

I have finished cleaning everything, and reassembled most of it. Problem I have is a broken agitator mount. If this thing is gonna live, I will need help from our forefathers who might have a parts donor. HELP! Anyway here are a few pics...

 

[DADoES]

 
The blue basket is a striking sight for sure!

 

[hydralique]

Ditto, that blue is truly beauteous!