I had an Elite 920 a while back, had to sell it sadly due to a separation but honestly these Hoovers and those that came before had the best roll over and cleaned the clothes really well. My mum had a hoover 560 when I was young, it went for 25 years before the tub seal failed, the repair guy naturally sacked the machine even though doing a tub seal is fairly easy. She's had a Fisher an Paykel smart drive and two LG's, the LG machines cant wash to save themselves, and now thanks to me she's got a 1981 Hoover 820 that had been fully overhauled including new hoses, brake and emergency overflow snorkel. She had forgotten just how well these machines washed and the machine should see them out. Gotta love the Blackstone transmission in these, bulletproof! The power pulse machines that came after were rubbish and very noisy during spin with the loudest magnetic spin clutch I've ever heard!
Hi there. There are still quite a few about surprisingly. That 560 your mum had would be prized by a few collectors now. I have 3 Hoover 500 series: 520, 565 and a 585. You can always check out my collection at leonsclassicappliances.com.au
@@mayfan69 So your telling me that Blackstone designed GE American filter flow washers in the U.S. for over 40 yrs here .... Maybe in your country ... Blackstone in the US was completely different here in the states at the time they where in production. Where friends I know you from AW..lol
Ok the GEARBOX GOT CHA. STILL lol same agitation stroke and very quite . It's so fascinating to see this design lasts and the modifications . Like the U.K. versions with there heating at 140 f and 1100 hundred RPM's spin speed. Which I Love to own . It's like a super filter flow washer. Now if they only used the 6 point suspension it would be even more solid. 😁✋✌️🇺🇸
@@darrenk5023 yeah sorry Darren, only meant that the gearbox is different but definitely the agitation stroke is the same. The early Australian Hoover 500 and 600 series did have a recirculating lint filter, more like the Westinghouse's of the day.
@@mayfan69 ok thanks mate, I do have the workshop manual for the 600 series and have a spare gearbox also. The gearbox is making a squeaking sound on agitation, I want to keep it going as the machine is in great shape for its age. Thanks again.
@@joelenglish1028 do you need the seals for this machine? I probably have at least a spare set I could give you. if you're going to tear it down and put a replacement gearbox in, you might as well put new seals in as well.
@@mayfan69 it not leaking any water but yes would probably replace the seals while I've got it down. Is it hard to remove the tub? Any special tools required?
I had an Elite 920 a while back, had to sell it sadly due to a separation but honestly these Hoovers and those that came before had the best roll over and cleaned the clothes really well. My mum had a hoover 560 when I was young, it went for 25 years before the tub seal failed, the repair guy naturally sacked the machine even though doing a tub seal is fairly easy. She's had a Fisher an Paykel smart drive and two LG's, the LG machines cant wash to save themselves, and now thanks to me she's got a 1981 Hoover 820 that had been fully overhauled including new hoses, brake and emergency overflow snorkel. She had forgotten just how well these machines washed and the machine should see them out. Gotta love the Blackstone transmission in these, bulletproof! The power pulse machines that came after were rubbish and very noisy during spin with the loudest magnetic spin clutch I've ever heard!
Hi there. There are still quite a few about surprisingly. That 560 your mum had would be prized by a few collectors now. I have 3 Hoover 500 series: 520, 565 and a 585. You can always check out my collection at leonsclassicappliances.com.au
This is my favourite washer ever love the spray rince ❤
The ramp type agitator is much more effective than straight blade types.
Straights generally clean better though.
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Actually based on a US BLACKSTONE design, not GE. Very different type of gearbox actually than a GE
@@mayfan69
So your telling me that Blackstone designed GE American filter flow washers in the U.S. for over 40 yrs here ....
Maybe in your country ...
Blackstone in the US was completely different here in the states at the time they where in production.
Where friends I know you from AW..lol
Ok the GEARBOX GOT CHA.
STILL lol same agitation stroke and very quite . It's so fascinating to see this design lasts and the modifications .
Like the U.K. versions with there heating at 140 f and 1100 hundred RPM's spin speed.
Which I Love to own .
It's like a super filter flow washer.
Now if they only used the 6 point suspension it would be even more solid. 😁✋✌️🇺🇸
@@darrenk5023 yeah sorry Darren, only meant that the gearbox is different but definitely the agitation stroke is the same. The early Australian Hoover 500 and 600 series did have a recirculating lint filter, more like the Westinghouse's of the day.
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I would love to own one they were built to perform and outlast
They certainly were. Are you in Australia? As there are still quite a few around.
@@mayfan69 yes I am I'm in Adelaide.
Does it come with fabric softener dispenser cup that can be attached to that agitator
Yes it does, it's a seperate attachment
@@mayfan69 can you put it on
If I can find it I will
Hi mate, I've got a 620 that needs the gearbox topped up, is that possible? It has leaked a bit of oil overtime. How do I top up? Kind regards. Joel.
Hi Joel. Unfortunately the only way is to take the tub off and open the gearbox and to top it up that way.
@@mayfan69 ok thanks mate, I do have the workshop manual for the 600 series and have a spare gearbox also. The gearbox is making a squeaking sound on agitation, I want to keep it going as the machine is in great shape for its age. Thanks again.
@@joelenglish1028 do you need the seals for this machine? I probably have at least a spare set I could give you. if you're going to tear it down and put a replacement gearbox in, you might as well put new seals in as well.
@@mayfan69 it not leaking any water but yes would probably replace the seals while I've got it down. Is it hard to remove the tub? Any special tools required?