work done!
Well, a new coupler, spin cluch, dogs, and a used transmission has been installed and now the machine works as intended.
I used an agitator from a Wirlpool with the fabric softner dispenser. I am not sure if I like it as much as the original "dual action" agitator found in most...
Upon further investigation...
I have determined that there is a failure of the transmission most likely.
There is a whirring noise coming from the agitiator area on spin, and there is a timer pause where whirrr-clunk---spin should occur.
Most likely I will do the dogs, tranny, and clutch, as...
Picture...
that machine in the picture is a real eye catcher, it still looks like the belt driven type of old.
This machine might need some love but I do have another transmission if necessary.
I might change the tub as well, this one is nicked up.
I have a whole donor DD whirlpool for parts.
This machine must be early...
It doesn't do that typical drain-stop-clunk-spin.
It just stops agitating and BOOM spin.
It has the double action agitator that I only see on Kenmores. It looks more squat than most of the whirlpool ones such as the fabric dispenser type my father has, and it is...
Hi Everybody!
I am new to the board, I was on Vacuumland and decided to join over here~!
I have a couple questions about the first DD machines. Did the original DD machines spin with the water in the tub? Also were the first DD washers more aggressive than the newer ones? It seems the one I...