Speed Queen Centerposts 101

[gansky1]

I simply cut two strips of this plastic and used 100% silicone to seal them over the holes. I completely covered the plastic patches and all around them to hold them in place and provide a permanent water seal over the holes. This part has no structural purpose other than to (normally) hold the water until it can be pumped away. The silicone and new boot will do that nicely and other than some sticky-gloved fingers, the whole job was over in 15 minutes. I also used the same silicone to cover and seal up any other rusty bits in the tub and inside the flange for the hose to the pump.

 

[gyrafoam]

Did you decide to leave the PITA sediment ejector in place, or did you remove it and silicone the gap all the way round?

 

[rickr]

Looking good Greg! You will have that one finished in no time. Will we get to see the action shots?

 

[Unimatic1140]

Oh Greg that silicone job looks Great! I bet it would last another 40 years like that. Great restoration Photos as well, once this thread goes into the archive we should put a link to it on the restorations page. I should do that with a few other ones as well.

 

[gansky1]

Sediment Ej...

I didn't replace the sediment tube - the old one was clogged beyond hope (as most are) and I usually don't fool with them. I used silicone to seal the ejector hole in the bottom of the centerpost but I didn't put silicone in the channel at the bottom of the tub - yet. I'd like to see how much water remains in that after the spin and then may decide to do that. As you can see by the pictures, I've used quite a bit of silicone already - I mused last night that I mosiquito or housefly will never even fly over that machine with all the gasses that are leaching out of the silicone ;-)

 

[jetcone]

I LOVE filmstrip hour!

yay for SQ

 

[swestoyz]

Great job Greg - this SQ will be back in business in no time ~

Ben

 

[gansky1]

Last night, after the silicone & ice cream bucket patch had a chance to set up, I installed the new tub boot. This morning after everything was completly dry and solid, I replaced the spin-hub gasket and re-installed the tub and the four bolts holding it to the hub, the agitator shaft, thrust collar and finally the agitator & cap. We're ready to wash again!

 

[gansky1]

Here is the first load of rags on it's post-surgery run...

 

[gansky1]

Overflow washing!

 

[gansky1]

I love this shot - areated fill gives nice visual drama to the rinse fill.

 

[gansky1]

The washer is now finishing it's fifth load for the day, all is well - quiet as a Speed Queen can be and so far, water-tight!

Thanks for all your great comments and support during this rebuild job. After a few loads in the dryer, I need to hunt for a few minor parts to make it "whole" again as well. Door latch catches and possibly new drum rollers will make it run like new.

It never ends, there is always something more to work on!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

 

[jetcone]

That Rinse shot

is a classic Greg!

Speed Queens make the best water on the planet!!

Great restore job, how did you get those last two bolts out that wouldn't budge???

 

[tlee618]

Great pictures Greg and another wonderful restoration!! I just love the rinse water shot, such fun! Thanks for sharing the entire process with us.

 

[mayken4now]

Greg, very proud of the work you did on that SQ. Wonderful machine, and I am with ya on the areated fill view. NICE

Steve

 

[pdub]

Thank You Greg

I really enjoyed the whole pictorial. The pictures combined with your explanations were really enjoyable. Thanks for taking the time to do it.

Patrick

 

[christfr]

yea baby knew you could do it .. yee ha

 

[roto204]

Fabolicious!

I love the plastic bucket method. That's awesome!

Congratulations on getting the GuacaQueen up and running, and thanks for the excellent shots and step-by-steps! :-D

 

[swestoyz]

Boo Yah~!

Action shots - the best. The hard work really paid off on this one - that last shot was just great. Thanks for posting Greg!

Ben

 

[rickr]

Great job Greg! Glad to see the action shots so soon also. I have never seen a Speed Queen in live action, but they look like a fun machine!

 

[washertalk]

thanks for showing your work. It is rather similar to older model GEs. Even the outer tub looks similar. I have never seen a Speed Queen dismantled.
Thank-you. great pictures.

 

[70series]

I love the pics of the Her Majesty. Greg you did a great job. She just needs a crown.

Have a good one,
James