Recent content by fieldguy7

Unimatic ... There is indeed and upper and lower brake drum on the LAA5800 Whirlpool model just like the 1960 model. I saw it today while making adjustments to the clutch yoke. I think I adjusted it too much. But the spin cycle works now but the brake slips. Fun... eh?

This machine is heavy to tip when servicing Very close photos unimatic. I will adjust that nut downward. I also read that the transmission must be aligned properly when installing meaning you must put pressure on the gear box forcing it upward to counteract the pressure of the machine laying...

Spinning Nice video. I'm have a similar problem with a 33 year old Whirlpool, belt drive model LAA5800. Similar, meaning I have to give it a whirl to get her spinning. Once going it happily continues. Bet the Frogeye is older but made by Whirlpool. Just replaced the transmission with a...