Fluid Drive clutch
Hey Jon,
Yep....it has the same set up as a Speed Queen.
Cheers
Leon
Hey Jon,
Yep....it has the same set up as a Speed Queen.
Cheers
Leon
Pics & my first Video of a 1968 Simpson Semi Automatic Fluid Drive Washer
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toggleswitch2
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Funny ,"semi-sutomatic" in the 1960's in this country meant one had conencted an automatic washer [in an apartment, say] to the faucet with a "Y" hose and a coupler and were obligated to change the rinse water temperature manually.
WHAT A FUN MACHINE. Thanks for posting it.
WHAT A FUN MACHINE. Thanks for posting it.
That is a fun machine - love the spray rinse control!
twinniefan
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just like mother's
Well done Leon,
Your machine is just like my late mother's and she absolutely loved it, funny thing I do remember Mum telling one of her friends (who owned a Hoovermatic T.T.),that her Simpson semi=-automatic was just like her T.T. with the only difference being Mum did not have to transfer the washed laundry into a seperate spinner i.e. I guess Mum meant how both ladies had to eventually go back to their machines to finish a load off.
I hope you get many years of fun with this machine and I feel you are collecting Mum's old appliances which makes me very happy indeed.
P.S.
I f you ever collect an Astor single door dome type fridge, a Whirlpool flash defrost single door fridge,a Philips max-e 480 litre frost free 2 door fridge freezer,you will actually have all of our old appliances.
Cheers Leon.
Steve.
Well done Leon,
Your machine is just like my late mother's and she absolutely loved it, funny thing I do remember Mum telling one of her friends (who owned a Hoovermatic T.T.),that her Simpson semi=-automatic was just like her T.T. with the only difference being Mum did not have to transfer the washed laundry into a seperate spinner i.e. I guess Mum meant how both ladies had to eventually go back to their machines to finish a load off.
I hope you get many years of fun with this machine and I feel you are collecting Mum's old appliances which makes me very happy indeed.
P.S.
I f you ever collect an Astor single door dome type fridge, a Whirlpool flash defrost single door fridge,a Philips max-e 480 litre frost free 2 door fridge freezer,you will actually have all of our old appliances.
Cheers Leon.
Steve.
mickeyd
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WOW!
Your spray rinse was just hilarious.
I always wondered what the agitation was like in those machines, and now i know thanks to you, Leon! Yeah ;'D
Did I hear static draining (sorry, I've forgotten the correct term), with the motor running before you hit the spin switch, or no?
In other words, can you drain the machine before spinning?
NEUTRAL DRAIN --YAY for passing the brain fart!
Your spray rinse was just hilarious.
I always wondered what the agitation was like in those machines, and now i know thanks to you, Leon! Yeah ;'D
Did I hear static draining (sorry, I've forgotten the correct term), with the motor running before you hit the spin switch, or no?
In other words, can you drain the machine before spinning?
NEUTRAL DRAIN --YAY for passing the brain fart!
Neutral Drain?
Hey Mickey,
When you turn the timer on it starts the motor and the pump is going all the time....a trait shared with all Simpson Fluid Drives.
But, there is no neutral drain as the inner tub is solid. The only time any water will be pumped out before wash or spin is selected is if there was any water in the outer tub....eg: if you have overfilled uisng the garden hose!!! Lol
Cheers
Leon
Hey Mickey,
When you turn the timer on it starts the motor and the pump is going all the time....a trait shared with all Simpson Fluid Drives.
But, there is no neutral drain as the inner tub is solid. The only time any water will be pumped out before wash or spin is selected is if there was any water in the outer tub....eg: if you have overfilled uisng the garden hose!!! Lol
Cheers
Leon
arrrooohhh
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Obviously the Semi Auto machine has no lint filtering. Does this one have the holes at the half way point in the tub?
Makes me want to get my Fluid Drive out and get it cranking but I cant fit it down to my laundry so it has to stay in the garage - another reason I cant bid on the A38 that is on Ebay at the moment even though I really want to.
Makes me want to get my Fluid Drive out and get it cranking but I cant fit it down to my laundry so it has to stay in the garage - another reason I cant bid on the A38 that is on Ebay at the moment even though I really want to.
arrrooohhh
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I noticed on your Profile where you have listed your amazing collection that you have a 1970 Simpson “Celestial” 4 Speed Automatic. I thought that I had kept track of all your machines to date (Big job LOL) I do not think that I have seen pictures of that one.
Is it like mine?
Is it like mine?
Lint Filtering and Simpson
Hey Ash,
No,the semi auto has no lint filtering nor any holes half way up the tub.
And yes, the "Celestial" is similar, but has a two tone blue control panel...i will add a couple of pics tonight.
Also, i sent you an email about a story about the Hoover 585 and also if you still want a motor and agitator for your Simpson.
It is a pity you have no one that can store the A38 for you...it is a classic machine and my guess is that no one will probably bid on it.
Cheers
Leon
Hey Ash,
No,the semi auto has no lint filtering nor any holes half way up the tub.
And yes, the "Celestial" is similar, but has a two tone blue control panel...i will add a couple of pics tonight.
Also, i sent you an email about a story about the Hoover 585 and also if you still want a motor and agitator for your Simpson.
It is a pity you have no one that can store the A38 for you...it is a classic machine and my guess is that no one will probably bid on it.
Cheers
Leon
arrrooohhh
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I will check my mail soon.
Look forward to the pictures. If I remember correctly an A38 was on Ebay in Melbourne a while ago and someone bought it. It wasn't someone in the club so I have no idea if it was a collector or if someone is using it as a daily driver.
If one was to use a Fluid Drive as a daily driver are there any problems that would be encountered?
Look forward to the pictures. If I remember correctly an A38 was on Ebay in Melbourne a while ago and someone bought it. It wasn't someone in the club so I have no idea if it was a collector or if someone is using it as a daily driver.
If one was to use a Fluid Drive as a daily driver are there any problems that would be encountered?
Pics as requested Ash
Hey Ash,
Here are some pics as requested. These pics were taken when i went and inspected the machine prior to purchase. Apart from some cosmetic blemishes, the machine is in perfect working order.
This model would have been built for Waltons.
Fluid Drives are very robust...the main things to be aware of would be if all the rubber hoses are still in good condition. Sometimes, the solenoids may need replacing and if it starts to spin slowly or not at all...then the cork clutch lining will need replacing and that's not that hard...i fixed a Fluid Drive i have with some cork sheeting and liquid nails and it's spinning like new!
Cheers
Leon
Hey Ash,
Here are some pics as requested. These pics were taken when i went and inspected the machine prior to purchase. Apart from some cosmetic blemishes, the machine is in perfect working order.
This model would have been built for Waltons.
Fluid Drives are very robust...the main things to be aware of would be if all the rubber hoses are still in good condition. Sometimes, the solenoids may need replacing and if it starts to spin slowly or not at all...then the cork clutch lining will need replacing and that's not that hard...i fixed a Fluid Drive i have with some cork sheeting and liquid nails and it's spinning like new!
Cheers
Leon
2nd pic
Close up of control panel.
Close up of control panel.
Interior Pic
Interior
Interior
Like a Maytag?
Hey Jed,
You would be about 80% right there! The mechanicals are pretty much like a Maytag but the gearbox was made by Borg Warner.
This is another machine with similar mechanicals.
Hey Jed,
You would be about 80% right there! The mechanicals are pretty much like a Maytag but the gearbox was made by Borg Warner.
This is another machine with similar mechanicals.
ronhic
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Fluid Drive
Ok...
Having lived with a Simpson Fluid Drive until 1989, can someone please explain how they actually work? Why were they called 'fluid drive'?
Ok...
Having lived with a Simpson Fluid Drive until 1989, can someone please explain how they actually work? Why were they called 'fluid drive'?
Very interesting and nice machine-watching the video clip it reminds me of the Norge my Mom had when I was very little-and Borg-Warner-Norge Ancestory!what amazed me is that there wasn't as much splashing with the Simpson Big vane agitator as I have seen with other similar agitators-You have to wear full rain gear or get wet.The Simpson was so quiet and effective.As I understand how this machine works-you set the FUNCTION Manually and set how much time for the function on the timer?Never seen such a machine-its very fascinating to me.Would be easier than a wringer washer.Do you have to fill the washer with the hose?Or does it have the water hookups?
arrrooohhh
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Love the Celestial! It looks great.
I have been away from work for a few days so it was great to log on and see these. Thanks for sharing.
I have been away from work for a few days so it was great to log on and see these. Thanks for sharing.
scrubflex
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WOW!!!
Would love to see videos of your Simpson "Celestrial" washer in action with the "high-vane, Power-Vane" agitator.
Would love to see videos of your Simpson "Celestrial" washer in action with the "high-vane, Power-Vane" agitator.
Wow..Indeedy...!!!
well Leon, what a classic simpson Collection!!!, again surprised seeing the "Maytagesque" features!!!...
Whats with the "Celestial" was it a special etc..seems space ageish like constellation!!!everything is so square on that machine , buttons, simpson logo and then we see the round font of the "celestial"....whoever is sprinkling you with "collectors dust" long may it continue!!!
Enjoy, Mike
well Leon, what a classic simpson Collection!!!, again surprised seeing the "Maytagesque" features!!!...
Whats with the "Celestial" was it a special etc..seems space ageish like constellation!!!everything is so square on that machine , buttons, simpson logo and then we see the round font of the "celestial"....whoever is sprinkling you with "collectors dust" long may it continue!!!
Enjoy, Mike
