RIck's Unimatic

[westytoploader]

YAY!!!

Glad the WI-57 is in service again...you did a great job! As with all of your machines, it looks showroom fresh!

You'll be VERY impressed with this machine after a while, it has a great rinse and with that 1140 RPM spin, clothes will be dry in 30 minutes or less!

 

[rickr]

Thanks guys!!

Since this coming weekend is a long one anyway, I should have a chance to try these Unimatic Tech Tips. Did not try to rebuild the water valve on this machine, although I always replaced the rubber disks on the Tag, and "Pools" that I have restored. The bracket to the cabinet and water valve was loose, so someone was in there. So perhaps they lost one of the parts. Does the ball valve to restrict water flow fit after the valve then? And where do I find one of these?

The brace is missing on the rear of the machine, at about the centre. It braces the cabinet to the back of the outer tub.

Will try the tips to tighten the control panel also.

May wait until I move this machine for the snubber issue. This machine does not belong at Kenmore Korner. It is only a temporary spot for now. Should be able to do the snubber repair within a month or so. Can't wait to show you guys what really belongs in this spot. (if the cabinet ever gets painted) lol!!

 

[appnut]

Rick, as usual, everything you touch turns to gold. Congratulations, I'm bouncing all over the room forya in excitement. Bob

 

[Cybrvanr]

What a great machine there! I love the control tower machines...so cool looking. I want to start my washer collection by finding a good deal on one that needs restoring...it does sort of look like a dishwasher with the chrome edge around the front panel

 

[rickr]

*blush* awe shucks Bob... Thank you! <: BTW: You really do need to find one of these Unimatics for your Texas sized Bobloads. Towels seem to be it's specialty..... One can pack this sucker full of a weeks supply of dirty towels and washcloths and this baby just "goes to town" And spins the towels so dry, it takes about 15 minutes to dry the whole load. ( in the Whirlpool h.o. dryer) When using my other washing machines it will take 25-30 minutes to dry the same amount of towels in the WP dryer.

 

[appnut]

Rick, that sure would be a dream come true for me. My Godfather's wife had a Wo65-2, a WCI65, and a 1/18 of some age. I remember doing white loads in the first two when I was anywhere form 8-12 years old. They were always full (cuz of the lady of the house), so I was trained well in Unimatic and Rollermatic proper loading.

 

[rickr]

Unimatic update

Just to let you guys know, I followed the instructions and got the timer box tightened Friday night.
Tonight I had some extra time, so I went ahead and pulled the machine into the basement rec room, and removed the crossmember and snubber. Cleaned all parts up, sanded and cleaned again, per Robert and Gregs instructions and put back together.
Also found that some of the screws that fasten the outer tub brackets to the cabinet,and to the tub were slightly loose. WOW!! What a change this all made! The machine is now so vibration free on spin, it could have glass of water on the top without any ripples. I did some dirty rags and old towels after I had finished, the machine works so much better now. I just LOVE it!
I have to find the flow restrictor for the fill flume yet, so I just turn the water valves down before starting the machine.

Thanks for the Unimatic Tech Tips guys!

 

[alr2903]

rickr

I always speak well of your posts, you do very NICE restoration work. arthur.

 

[bethann]

Wow Rick!

She looks lovely, can't wait to get up there and take her for a spin!