Some GOOD washer news for a change....

[turquoisedude]

I've had a bit of bad luck with washers this year.  Not just the Lady K...  The '56 Norge pump seems to be shot to hell, that Canadian '57 Speed Queen water valve conked out on me and since I replaced it the washer doesn't seem to fill fully, and I have a persistent leak with the '51 Kenmore.  

 

So what do I do?  I decide to attack the '57 GE washer that I got in 2012 and pretty much ignored ever since.  Well, getting the motor out of it was not fun, but I somehow did it and got the motor running again.  

 

Winter's coming and someone is kvetching about the machines clogging up the garage, but I HAD to try to get the '57 GE running again.  

 

I did.  

 

 

[turquoisedude]

Now, the GE is nowhere even close to a water test yet.  

 

I think the transmission boot is OK, but I'm not willing to bet that it will hold vater.  I also suspect there is or has been some leakage around the water level switch pad.  Amazingly, the original pump still seems to work, but I think the gasket will need reinforcing when I reinstall it.   I think the timer may have an issue - I seem to think it may have stalled after the wash spin and before the rinse activation startup.  However, I was relying on using the water saver switch to bypass the regular fill.  

 

One thing that'll really need work is the suds-saver system.  When I initially tested the machine, I found the suds return pump was stuck.  The gasket for the valve is also nice and crispy. The original hoses are shot - it'll take some creative plumbing for sure...  And just forfurther laughs, when I tested the solenoid that operates the suds valve arm, it went POW when I plugged it in.   On a positive note, I did manage to get the suds return pump running again, though.  

 

But at least the danged thing spins, so I am taking that as a victory....  

 

 

 

[bajaespuma]

Oh Nemmy, you're a very handy fellow!

Bravo!

 

...and I mean that from the bottom of my 'fridge.

 

What is it with Filter-flo washers, both solid and perforated tub models, that makes that loud churning sound? When our V-12 kicked on the whole house could hear it. I'm guessing it's the clutch; the single speed models always seemed a little bit quieter.

 

[christfr]

at times it will seem like a test from god,, that's just what they do.. I think they sit around at night and think of things to drive us a bit crazy. but your a champ and all will be just fine

 

[potatochips]

Nice work, Paul! Its always a good feeling when you fix one project after another goes sideways. Those videos and that grinding/churning sound Ken talked about makes me want to use the Beaumark as a daily driver now.

Great machine!

 

[lesto]

Glad things are starting to work, Paul. I love those old GE filter flow. Sure wish I still had our old 59 model. The 57 always fascinated me with the timer on the left.

 

[firedome]

good work....!

is this one that you picked up when you Phil & I went to Hansen's back around '12?

 

[pulltostart]

About time!!!

I've been anxiously awaiting your restoration of this baby.  So glad to see that it finally made it to the front of the line.  Keep up the good work -and keep up posted of what you do.  I can't wait to see this '59 alive and well.

 

lawrence

 

[hippiedoll]

ALRIGHT!!

Happy that you got started on your 57 GE washer. I don't know much about mechanics but it sounds like you know what's going on with this washer and you've got a plan on how to get it up & running again.

Can't wait to see your updates & when you get'er all fixed up!
)

 

[maytag85]

Can you please show us full cycle videos on YouTube (start to finish) on your machines Paul? Maybe a full cycle video on the 1957 GE washer after the repairs?

 

[gyrafoam]

It's sporadic agitation when the spin begins that will really drive you crazy. If it does it keep on using it and it will probably stop doing it.
Also, it will leak like a sieve when you first add water and run it. Don't worry, they all did that if they sat long enough. Usually it will stop after a few uses.
It's going to be a fun machine.