Thank you all so much for your help with my Filter Flo

[johnandlat]

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone (Yogitunes,Askolover, Akronman,Goatfarmer, and Norgeway) for helping me fix my Filter Flo washing machine. I did everything myself , after all of the tech guys here in Charlotte told me that it couldn't be fixed. I am going to try to keep this machine going for as long as possible. Can someone tell me where I could find a transmission for this washer just in case it goes out? I would also like to know about some of the other parts I should try to get before they are discontinued.

 

[askolover]

Glad you got it fixed!!

 

[goatfarmer]

Good deal! Transmissions rarely go out, but if you want spare parts, find a similar one on C/L.

 

[yogitunes]

spare parts to keep on hand.....belt, pump, fill valve

looks to be a 1985 6-cycle with mini wash, ExLarge capacity......

a few changes to do......flip the fill flume over to allow more water to spray on the load during spin, a cable tie around the lid switch will let you see it operate, and remove the restrictor from the valve for more water flow...

what exactly was leaking on your machine?

 

[johnandlat]

The boot came loose just like everyone said it did. I just had to tighten up the screws that kept it sealed.

 

[rp2813]

And they said it couldn't be fixed.   So-called "repair" techs have become entirely useless.  They only know new machines, so their default diagnosis on an older design is that the problem is terminal -- without even bothering to open up the machine and give it a cursory visual check.  I say, if they can't fix it, the service call should be free.

 

I'm beginning to think used car salesmen are more honest.

 

[appliguy]

So-called "repair" techs have become entirely useles

My bet is they have become more “LAZY” Ralph. You know, if it can’t be yanked out in one simple to remove module and replaced it’s non fixable...PAT COFFEY

 

[yogitunes]

most younger repair techs are useless....

I don't quite understand their knowledge or education, it seems they are taught, or only want to learn what is made this second, and anything before that doesn't exist....

had one repair man to my house to fix the fridge, it blew his mind as to what was a wringer, solid tub, twintub, or rollermatic.....he never heard or seen any of this stuff....the biggest shock was he didn't know what a Filter-flo was!

they can't actually service anything as they never learned the history of their trade....

an example, for those of us into cars.....we learned way back of the internal combustion engine, lawn mowers and chain saws.....moving up the chain to motor cycles and go carts.....onto gas and diesel engines.....

puzzles me as to how can you learn or work on something with out having knowledge of the history and basics....

how do you become something like an Electrician, without learning the basics of Electricity?....Benjamin Franklin would be turning over in his grave!

 

[rp2813]

And another thing . . .

Along the lines of Martin's post.

 

I took the '50 GMC out for a spin a few months ago and forgot to hit the gas station first.  When I remembered, I pulled into the nearest one and took care of things.  But then the truck wouldn't start.  It was as if it had run dry just as I pulled up to the pump.  The battery was old and weak, and it didn't survive the repeated cranking.  I called AAA.

 

The guy showed up, hopped out of his truck and was waiting for me to pop the hood.  I motioned to him to come around to the passenger's side and pointed to a metal plate in the floor, under which the battery sat in a cradle.  He advised, "I've never seen anything like this before." 

 

Then I told him not to use the cables as indicators for positive and negative terminals because the truck's system uses a positive ground.  Another revelation.

 

When the cables were hooked up, I switched on the ignition key and hit the starter pedal.  The engine fired up in short order.  Then he asked me exactly what I did to start it, so I explained it to him.  He hadn't seen that before either.

 

Finally, he asked me where the gearshift was because he saw nothing on the floor.  I pointed to the steering column and he looked bewildered.  Really?  You're a tow truck driver but have never seen a column shift?

 

I'm betting he shared his experience with his co-workers and friends, and am hoping at least some of them were amazed as I was at his lack of knowledge.