Restoring the Unimatic WO-65 - HELP NEEDED!

[davy1063]

oh yeah

See if someone has a NOS or even a used pulsator diaphragm, yours looks like a Salvatore Dali painting (The Persistance of Pulsating). I hate to see you go through replacing the bellows and having to put that old diaphragm back on. Someone out there might have a lead for you.

Davy

 

[thomasortega]

Thanks dave!

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I think, while I can't find the parts, I'm going to take the tub out and start a deep cleaning of it.

Would somebody help me removing the tub? The manual I have just say to check intructions on chapter one, which I don't have.

I'm sure this cleaning will consume a lot of time so I can continue playing with it without hurries to pass the time.

 

[turquoisedude]

Don't give up on the parts! There is a place in Parma, Ohio who has turned up all kinds of Frigidaire Parts (Modern Parts House is the name of the place, phone 216-661-6966). They won't ship internationally (I was not able to have them ship spares directly to me in Canada) BUT someone here on the board may be able to act as a mail drop for you. It is worth investigating! He may have the bellows and maybe even the pulsator!!

 

[thomasortega]

I have to say this restoring wouldn't be possible without Emilio Berisso's help. Thank you very much Emilio!

He's from Buenos Aires, found the machine on the Argentinian ebay (mercadolibre), sent me an alert and helped during the whole negotiation with the seller and the shipping.

Emilio, when you read this please send me an email because I lost your address.

 

[thomasortega]

Thanks Paul!

Do you know if they have an email or a website? or at least the time difference?

Considering now it's 12:30 PM here in Brazil, 9:30 AM in New York, what time is it in Parma?

 

[Unimatic1140]

Removing the tub is easy and clearly described in the service books scanned in the Service Manual Library.

http://www.automaticwasher.org/SERVICE/Frigidaire_WO65_Supplement.pdf

 

[thomasortega]

Robert, thanks again for the manual.

However, even with the manual, I prefer to recheck the procedures step by step to avoid any irreversible mistake.

To remove the tub only, I just need to remove the 8 screws I can see inside it, right? Is there something else to do?

 

[davy1063]

You don't have to remove those 8 screws...

Chances are they will be seized up anyhow. All you need to do is remove the tub nut. After the nut is removed, gently rock the tub back and forth. You might have to stand in the tub and rock with your feet (I know...it sounds extreme). The tub will lift out easily. I believe there is a small key on the shaft as well, be sure not to lose that.

 

[turquoisedude]

No email or website for Modern parts...

Thomas, Larry at Modern Parts does not have a computer so there is no way of reaching him by email. However, he does have a fax: 216-661-3400. They are in Central Time, which would be one hour ahead of New York City (so 12:30 PM in Brazil would be 10:30 AM in Parma, Ohio). I hope he can help you out here!!

 

[davy1063]

Those 8 screws just hold the hub assembly to the tub. There is no reason to take the hub assembly off of the tub. You will be able to clean the tub beautifully with the hub assembly still attached.

 

[thomasortega]

... so i'm going to ask my boss to buy the 1 1/2 inch box wrench right at this moment. He's perfect to choose the best tools. In Paraguay, excellent tools like the American Stanley or the Brazilian Tramontina can be found easily but right next to "xing ling" cheap chinese crap. I don't care if i'm going to spend a little bit more to get a reliable tool that won't damage the machine or be damaged seconds before I start using it.

Thanks for the advice. I knew that the time spent rechecking the instructions before each step would worth.

 

[davy1063]

Hey, that's what we are all here for buddy!!! NEVER be afraid to ask for help.

 

[rollermatic]

larry at modern parts house in parma

does not have any oil or water bellows left. at least when i spoke with him last (several months ago). larry has no web site.

i just bought water and oil bellows from mark michaels, he might be able to get some more. he found a source in pittsburg i believe. you might also try dave's repair on the web, i bought some from him earlier this year.

i will post mark's phone no. here later tonite, don't have it available now.

good luck with it

 

[thomasortega]

Thanks Peter!

I already have Mark's number and called him this morning.

Unfortunately he doesn't have these parts too.

 

[thomasortega]

NO UPDATES TONIGHT.

I had to go to the supermarket with my mom, and I can't understand how Walmart can be so different in the U.S.

Here all the staff is very polite (some of them are slow as a turtle) but they are always smiling and trying to do their best to make the clients feel comfortable.

 

[turquoisedude]

Source of Frigidaire parts....

Thomas, here is a link to an eBay auction in California for what looks like an original Frigidaire part. This seller had a number of items listed but without any photos, however, they have listed Frigidaire part numbers... This just may help with something!!

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Frigidaire-Part-1-6564790-Vintage-Part_W0QQitemZ220530210371QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item33589ff643

 

[turquoisedude]

Another source...

This was posted in the Super forum - it may be of some use also!!

http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/THREADS/SANDBOX/2009/26135.htm

 

[thomasortega]

Thanks!

Is that a partt of my machine? Not sure, I'll check the manual when I arrive home. (I'm at work in Paraguay now)

 

[thomasortega]

Christmas update

Hi folks!
Tonight I don't have a big update due to the Christmas party, but I have something:

I'm not as good with computer as many members here, but I think I could make this picture understandable using Ms Paint.

1) this nut came out very easily and no tools required (but I still have grease on my fingers LOL)

2) It looks like some kind of seal, am I right? Not so sure, but, can it be replaced by any ordinary same diameter seal?

3)I'm supposed to remove this nut right? Is there any special tip or something to take an extra care or I can just use a wrench and a hammer?

 

[Unimatic1140]

A. Just unscrew #1 (be sure to bend the tab on the lockwasher down),

B. pull off #2 (the copper lock-washer to prevent #1 from undoing).

C. The tub will now pull out. Part #3 is simply part of the hub that is bolted to the tub.