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Update: we pulled out the fan assembly. The bushing had seized to the shaft and it was spinning inside the housing. We lubricated it and it is now running. The heating element is so hot it makes me very nervous. We may try adding a 20 Amp Diode to reduce the wattage and see if that feels safer...

So, I got the parts recommended and the gasket is completely different from the original. I decided to try adding the retainer clips on the original. That seems to have made the gasket stand more proud. I added dishes and she is not leaking. Hurray! However, as the cycle progressed to the...

The gasket seems like it should work. This machine is new old stock and has never been used. It is a bit compressed and stiff, so it is leaking at the hinges once the wash arm engages. I think it is just not as flexible as it ought to be. I see the holes on the top front for anchoring and will...

Do you know how to anchor the machine down? I am not seeing the normal anchoring brackets or pre-drilled holes I would expect. Is there something I should add to brace the machine? Thanks!

You are an amazing font of the info I needed. I am eternally grateful. I will follow your instructions to the letter and report back.

Hi knowledgeable people. I am installing a 1959 Kitchenaid/Hobart KD-12P dishwasher and the only thing not functioning is the door gasket. I have checked antique appliances’ website for a replacement gasket. At first glance of their inventory, I don’t see a match but I have messaged the owner...

40 machines?! Wow! 40 machines that you rotate in and out? That is amazing and it makes me feel less crazy for dragging my husband all over the state to fetch my finds. I’ll be installing this unit as our main machine. We have a ‘52 Philco Fridge and ‘52 O’Keefe and Merrit stove because I got...

History Thanks for the warm welcome! Yeah, I realize what a unicorn I found and am super excited to get it functioning. The seller was a general contractor who pulled this from a 1950’s kitchen he was hired to remodel. His wife thought the dishwasher was too unique to trash and saved it. I...

Hi knowledgeable folk, I really lucked out and picked up a never-been-used Kitchenaid KD-12P dishwasher. I’ve brought her home and am starting to evaluate what needs fixing. I want to plug the drain and let it sit with hot water to figure out where the seal leaks are. Since nothing has ever...