Westy L5 - lots of progress to report!

[alr2903]

Turqoisedude

So happy to see your progress, i have a weak spot for westy's, yes a video would be great when you have time. I had asked in a previous post that was probably missed, but i wondered what kind of spider or arrangement is present in these westy's that they are still "good" after 50-60 years and yet many posters complain of their failure, in the new F/L's after about 5 years. Thanks for the info. alr2903

 

[abcomatic]

Paul, Hi there, this is Gary. Congrats on the Westy. I just talked with Darren and he mentioned that you were getting your Laundramat to work. I'll drop you a private note. Bye for now. Gary

 

[Unimatic1140]

Looking great Paul, I can't wait to see it all back together once you get the change bracket fixed. It's always something with machines this old, I've been there many times. Thanks for sharing, posts like these make the Imperial Forum so cool!

 

[swestoyz]

Yay Paul! This is coming together quite nicely. Love it when things slide together with some seat and hard work. It will pay off dividends!

Ben

 

[turquoisedude]

alr2903 - Westy spider arrangement

I am really not sure how this worked - I have to admit that I am fascinated at how the wash tub is suspended and supported by those heavy springs and the snubbers to keep the tub centred. Unfortunately I have no idea about the engineering behind them! Based on what I have observed so far, the springs seem to hold all the weight - it really is a unique way of mounting a wash tub! I am sure that there is someone out there who knows more than I do!!

 

[stainfighter]

Westies...lol

Is that your Westie, "Newman" on YouTube? He sure is SMART, love the 'yawn' trick! We have Yorkies, so far only our Boy Winston will do high five, the girls, well...isn't being cute enuf?!