wringer washer parts help

buck_1one · #1 06/09/13, 07:05 PM

I was given a Blackstone model RX 3 or B (tag is a little scratched). The rollers have seen better days and the metal spring that holds pressure on the top roller is bent. Does anyone know where I can find parts? Any info about what I have would be great. Serial # is RXA 2925

I looked online but did not find anything. I do not have internet at home so I have to go to McDonald's to get online, and my battery only lasts about an hour, so I can't just sit here and search all night.

I'm really hoping some nice person can help me out.
Thanks a million
Buck

buck_1one · #2 06/09/13, 07:52 PM

my battery is almost dead. I'm also looking for a water pump for this thing.

Any help...thanks.

Helena · #3 06/10/13, 12:08 AM

Would another model parts work for you. I believe I have a Maytag and a Speed Queen that needs works..but maybe the parts would the work ?? can you find another winger in good condition instead of trying to fix yours ?/ I found the one I am presently using for free..Maybe you can do the same..Let me know..Good Luck..

Karen · #4 06/10/13, 02:09 PM

This is a Maytag wringer washer site, but someone on there may be able to help you or you may find that parts are interchangeable. At least it might be a start: http://www.maytagshed.com/

buck_1one · #5 06/11/13, 02:25 PM

Karen, unless I missed something, the site you gave is for the gas engines Maytag made, thanks.

Helena, I have no idea if the parts would interchange. I really know nothing about these things (wringer washers). I really doubt I'd find another one to use the wringer. It took me months to get the one I have now. I asked everyone I know about one, and even took an ad out on the local radio station. Still took me months to come up with one.

I was really shocked that I could not even find anything out about the company. I found info on my pre-war wind up mantel clock, my post-war non-electric typewriter, and my treadle sewing machine, but I've come up short on this one.

Thanks for the responses.

rambler · #6 06/12/13, 12:42 AM

Was entertaining last nite looking up info on the net, I learned a lot about the may tag I have.

Sounds like your brand was the Cadillac of washers, but not much parts around any more, and less hobby support for that brand.

Someone does have parts manuals, but wasn't able to track down your model number at all, not even close to your numbers.....

Paul

joebill · #7 06/12/13, 04:52 PM

You can probably have wooden rollers turned on a wood lathe and hardware stores have assortments of extension and compression springs.....Joe

buck_1one · #8 06/14/13, 05:03 PM

Oh well, thanks for the effort. I guess this thing must be really old, the bushings that the rollers (for the wringer) ride on/in are made of wood.

Again, thanks.

james dilley · #9 06/15/13, 09:46 PM

In Early Iowa. On Hwy 71 north . West side of the street Therea A Hardware store, I drove By 2 times in the last Month ,He has About A hundred of them. I think the name was Hardware Hank. Or It might have been some thing like that. Hope this helps