Servis Twintubs...

[ozzie908]

I was fortunate to be able to save this old one from the crusher I have to admit it has fought me well in its repair etc but I won and here she is ... I have christened her Sybil for her late start in life and as another AW member called lance put it because she was "Faulty" !!

I bought a pair of new spinner belts today and now its as quiet as can be seems to get up to speed better too will see how they hold out this weekend when another test wash is done.

Austin

 

[ozzie908]

The taken apart look !

 

[aquarius8000]

Congrats Austin!

When did you get this?

 

[ozzie908]

During the summer hols

I remember it well as I am now going to gain 3 points for speeding...

It was down in Stamford and dear Ian who sold it gave me a box of bits including if anyone wants it a Hoovermatic spin motor but don't ask me which model as not got a clue.. if anyones interested drop me a message and I will photo it so you can then tell me

Austin

 

[chestermikeuk]

Servis MK2

Glad you managed to save another classic Austin, these machines are so sturdy they just keep rollin, the gaffer tape sure does the perfect job around those top seals, also use it when the pipes start to fray and crack....

Have you any pics of the spin bearing change, they would be great to see, only ever swapped a complete can , not had to do a bearing change on any of mine although the yellow one needs it!!

Heres a link to the Servis Auto-Wash, the MK2 Model 29...

Servis Supertwin Autowash 1960, MK2 Model 29

The Servis Supertwin Autowash, MK2 Model 29, was first produced in 1960. It had three easy to select wash programemes, which where a linked heater / timer. It also had a 4min spin timer. You could override the set programmes and have a 12 min wash time as well.

www.flickr.com

 

[ozzie908]

Servis spin bearing pics

Please don't shout at me but I had done it by the time I thought about the camera. I was going to make a video but the weather was crap and I was in the shed so sorry no pics. However should anyone wish to pick my brains over the process I would be more than happy to help.

Austin

 

[sudsreturn]

Lancethecook has one of these machines. A dream to use, lovely roll over in the wash. One of the best Servis ever made. Worst machines were the 110, 111 and 115 Lasertwin. Urgh.

 

[bradross]

Wow!

Looks like an incredible amount of work - and a job well done! I'm sure it's been hugely satisfying to her in working condition again!

 

[chestermikeuk]

"Worst machines were the 110, 111 and 115 Lasertwin.&#34

Hi Andy, why do you say that?? have you had a different experience with these models?? The MK2 was the most solid machine ever produced, , solid enamel top and heavy cast base!!the later models all had thinner cabinets and painted washdecks before the stainless steel versions

Austin, will let you off...LOl, thats the trouble when you are doing stuff yoursel, its always good to have a me or Paul about who take too many pics for evidence...actually it proves invaluable when re-assembling as you can find out how bits connect if you havnt made a diagram, aka said Hoover Keymatic - one wire makes all the difference!!

I love the symbols on the switches, as a kid I always thought the heater looked like a christmas tree and the spinner a tea cup on a merrigoround!!

 

[sudsreturn]

I like all the three dial machines, it was just the late models I didn't like using, extremely noisy, with a an indipendant pump on the spin. Urgh. Love Lance's Mk2!

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hi Austin.

Glad that the MkII /Mk29 is coming good gradually.

The Mk29 was the machine that I first experienced twin tub washing with, as a nipper. Mr & Mrs Speak lived at number 12 and owned one of these machines.

Monday was washday and whenever school was out, I would march 4 doors up and go lend a hand.
I used to have to drag it out from under the stairs to the sink, Mrs Speak would load up and I turned it on.
It had a dicky ticker though and we would have to bang the dial to get the timer working. Ahhhh memories.

I bought the 1962 brochure recently and, as this is a suitable thread, here it is...

 

[matchboxpaul]

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[matchboxpaul]

Thought I had made a bit of a boob!

Mr & Mrs Speaks machine was the Mk30/MkII Supertwin and not Mikes Mk29 Autowash....

 

[matchboxpaul]

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[matchboxpaul]

The Mk29 Autowash...

 

[matchboxpaul]

back cover...

 

[matchboxpaul]

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[lancethecook]

I'm not sure what model I have

But it only has one light on it , that's the heater, what are the other two for?

 

[ozzie908]

Oh Lance

We have the same machine you and I, the only person I know of with a Autowash is Chestermike maybe he will explain the lights!

Paul thats brilliant Thank you so much for sharing with us when you get to Lincoln next you must have a look at Sybil...!

Austin