Recent content by kenmore70

John (Combo52), If you do have an original smaller drive block that would work, please let me know, I would be interested. Ben (swestoyz), Thanks for your research on the drive block. I didn't realize they changed the drive block in 1957, after my 1956 was made. That's why the 96384...

I'm replacing the Basket Drive block on my 1956 Cycla Fabric washer. The original part number was #91890, so when I googled it, it said it was replaced with Part #96384 which was also replaced with #387947 as shown in the picture. I know they've changed style over time but the new one seems to...

My almost 30 year old Kenmore Dryer is taking long to dry clothes. The vent was cleaned out recently and it's not blocked outside. The blower and lint chute assembly were also cleaned out recently. It seems like the heating element kicks on, gets hot but then it cycles off after about 2...

Does anyone have a knack for getting this hose on the tub for a vintage Kenmore washer? I assume the groove on the hose has to fit on the hole in the tub. This is the hose that goes to the water level switch. Thanks!

1965 Kenmore 70 Suds saver washer Great job Jon! It's nice that you have the matching set. What is that filter indicator light for on the right side of the console? Is that for the self-clean filter? I have never seen that before, guess it wasn't used for very long.

I’m restoring a 1956 Kenmore Cycla Fabric washer and I believe this was the only model that had this type of kickout switch shown in the picture. I took it off the machine and the parts fell out and I don’t know how they go back together. The switch is there but not shown in the picture...

I am replacing the old metal pump with a new pump on my CyclaFabric washer and the instructions say if you are replacing the metal pump for the first time with the plastic pump you need to use washers on the bolts. It mentions part #285172 for the washers but I don’t get any hits on that when I...

New center post bearings and seals So today I installed new upper and lower bearings and seals on this 1956 cycla fabric washer. I don’t have a bearing tool so I used a socket and a fender washer and lots of turbine oil and they went in fairly smoothly. The only thing is for the top bearing I...

Is there any difference between these two oils to oil the center post bearings on Whirlpool washers? I noticed one has MO-98 on the label (in the first picture) and looks more yellow, and more like the turbine oil I used to get from Whirlpool. The one in the second picture looks more clear. Both...

Thanks John, I will get that steel sleeve out of the center post.

1956 Kenmore Centerpost bearing replacement I removed the old upper and lower bearings from my 1956 Kenmore Cycla Fabric washer that I am rebuilding and noticed the lower bearing was not what I was expecting to see like on the later models. In the first pic the cracked piece is a thin metal...

Has anyone ever changed the two centerpost bearings on a Kenmore belt drive washer without the bearing installation tool? If so, I was wondering how you did it and what used to insert the bearings. I need to change the bearings on my Kenmore washer I am rebuilding but don't have the tool.

Spanner Nut removal John, The spanner nut had one notch. I did have to drill and chisel but it finally came out and I got the basket off, the drive block and the tub. Not too much rust on the centerpost or baseplate. Even the tub had almost no rust inside. I do need a new solenoid valve...

Kenmore washer timer Thanks John, if you can find the new number for the timer that would be appreciated. Like I mentioned, the old number is S-6696-1. I only intend to do one load a week with this washer, it won't get heavy use.

I am restoring a Kenmore Cycla Fabric washer from 1956. This is the timer that is on the machine. It may be hard to see in the pics but it's S-6696-1. I also have a picture of the wiring diagram for it. Does anyone know what the new timer number would be as I am guessing these part numbers...