Somethings have been spotted galumphing across the plains of New Jersey

[eddy1210]

Jon, my washer is also A28A. The dryer is model 109. Incidentally, the date stamped on my washer's timer is Dec 8, 1959 which also happens to be Louis' birthday...

 

[foraloysius]

I have such a bond with that machine. lol

 

[turquoisedude]

Louis, what a cool coincidence! No wonder you like these SQ machines so much... LOL

 

[moparwash]

Great vintage SQ find!

There are no queens like old queens!

 

[appnut]

I always knew Luigi was timeless!!!

 

[jetcone]

Eddy

That's cool we have the same model!
This is a nice machine. I like the construction of it!

 

[jetcone]

I got my work cut out

For me. It was used - and someone replaced the center post but forgot the
SS washer under the drive block -
The outer boot is shot - so I'm gonna go all the way
Down to the spin bearings now.

 

[travis]

Jon,

Very nice. I like yellow.

 

[jetcone]

Eddy

I'll check my timer today and see if there is a date! Wouldn't it be wild if they were made the same day?? That would make Luigi -Super Timeless !

Rich, Yes I love the high vane agitator! Nothing escapes the power of Speed Queens exclusive bowl washing magic! But its real splashy, on my '57 1/4 of the wash water is out over the tub before the cycle is done. When I put in the low plastic agitator that doesn't happen.

 

When I first noticed this I thought that the sediment tube hole was leaking there was so much missing water.

 

And now foolishly I have left all my  spare parts down at the Cape since I was working on the Easy there several years ago !! Oh well off I go...

 

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[jetcone]

Getting to the bottom if things

Well here is the under skirt shot -
They don't get more naked !!

 

[jetcone]

As you can see the SQ is back together and running again

As I promised here are the belt numbers for Speed Queen 2 solenoid 3 belt washers :

 

(2) belts needed : SQ # 20185 >> 4L280 >> Grainger # AX26

 

(1) belt needed : SQ #20186 >> DATYON # 6-8824 >> Grainger # AX34

 

[yogitunes]

Thanks a million Jon!

 

[swestoyz]

Grainger

The Dayton item number listed is an oldie.  If someone is order these from Grainger, here's the breakdown:



 



(2) belts needed : SQ # 20185 >> Industry # AX26 >> Grainger # 6A115 (28" by 1/2" by 5/16" width)



 



(1) belt needed : SQ #20186 >> Industry # AX34  >> Grainger # 6L234 (36" by 1/2" by 5/16" width)



 



<strong>Note that AX indicates a cogged belt.  The 4L280 is the solid version of the cogged 6A115</strong>

 

[kb0nes]

Another belt source is McMaster Carr

The AX26 is 6054K118 and the AX34 is 6054K112

The McMaster price is about 60% that of the Grainger price, no surprise there. Grainger is a great supplier, but they sure seem to price everything like they are the only source

 

[jetcone]

Thanks for the correction

Guys !

 

I did get the belts from McMaster-Carr. 

 

Funny Ben, the original belt off the machine 20185 is stamped 4L280 on it but it is cogged! Odd.

 

[jetcone]

Here's some finishing touches

on the Speed Queen- dispensers which were hopelessly jammed are now up and running again !

 

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[philr]

I love the sound of that stainless tub!

 

[turquoisedude]

OOOO!  AAAAAAH!  

 

Glad you got them dispensing again, Jon - that is one stunning washer.   

 

[chestermikeuk]

Automatic Washer with "Conditioning Center"

Many hours of work pays off Jon, looking great and glad to se the dispensers working (hadnt realised they where "Automatic" until I watched Eddys vid by Greg) such a smooth action and a built to last design.

Now for the Rosalie`s product placement for posterity !!

 

[stricklybojack]

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May be of interest:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/391374...4272%26itemid%3D391374839269%26targetid%3D154

 

[vacerator]

Mothers Mink, etc.

Those machines are crazy unhinged. Nothing dragging about, but spinning well.
Laundry Queen golden frizzee' For fine washables, matlizee', taffeta, or chiffon.