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Gavin Gillespie
 
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Default Loose Drum Drive on Hoover Logic 1000 washing machine


"Alan Darlington" wrote in message
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Hi folks,

I am having a recurring problem with the above machine. The bolt
attaching the drive pulley wheel to the back of the drum keeps

working
loose. It is 'locked ' using a mild steel plate with its lugs bent
over the flats of the bolt head. The plate is so soft it doesn't

hold
for long.

I have tried a lockthread type glue with only a marginal

improvement.
I can think of several potential cures but would appreciate your
help/advice. Firstly, the thread on the bolt looks rather sad -

does
anyone possibly know the thread size of the bolt, and would a
replacement be worth a try? Secondly, would it be worth making a

new
locking-plate from a stronger metal, or would this cause a potential
problem? Thirdly, would it be worth using a stronger glue on the

bolt
thread?

My latest attempt is to use a split sprung washer. I will know in a

a
few washes whether it's successful. Apart from this problem the
machine works well and I am reluctant to replace it for this
relatively minor, but annoying, fault.


Use a split sprung washer, and an application of 'Locktite', plus
plenty of tension, but not too much or you might shear the bolt. Sprag
the pulley when applying the tension.
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Gavin Gillespie
Giltbrook
Nottingham UK