Progress on the 1950 Laundromat - one down, two to go!

[turquoisedude]

Although the weather in Ogden on Saturday was like a summer day (we hit a high of 27 degrees - 85 degreed Farenheit), I spent most of the day in the garage tinkering with the Westy.
My theory was that the changer was gummed up, since there was no liquid oil in it. I gave it a swill out with Varsol (a solvent cleaner sold here in Canada); what came out was UGLY! I gave it another treatment, leaving the Varsol to soak, then dumped it out. I then poured in some light oil (non-detergent, of course) and.....
The pulleys started to turn and the shifter arm moved in and out again!
So, I have gotten over one of the three big hurdles with this machine! Now, I still have to get the timer repaired and find the door boot...
Hubby is already advising me that I am not bringing the finished appliance into the house (Yeah, right!!)... lol

 

[turquoisedude]

Goop from the changer

The folks at the local household hazardous waste depot in Magog are just gonna love me!

 

[davek]

Varsol

Varsol used to be available here. There are all manner of other solvent cleaners available. Mineral spirits would be similar, kerosene probably ok, too.

My grandfather kept a can with Varsol in his garage. I remember enjoying the smell of it.

 

[thomasortega]

We still have Varsol available in Brazil (from Esso). If you want (and pay for the shipping), I can send you some cans.

 

[turquoisedude]

Obrigado, Thomas!

Fortunatley I can still get the stuff here in Canada, but it was nice of you to offer!