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addendum: I should have made clear: that is Oakland OREGON, not California!

This listing on Craigslist is pricey, but sure looks cool! Did not contact to see if it works... it is just too far away from me. http://roseburg.craigslist.org/app/5777068144.html

very encouraging advice/info Thanks, Toploader and stevet! My time in Iowa is about done until next spring, so I think I am going to have to finish the project then. Meanwhile, I will order the o-rings. When I return next March I'll bring my dremel and grinder bits. I think I may try...

opened her up, and... found that someone put a bunch of JB Weld on the connection. I don't know if that is where it is leaking, but I'm sure it is where someone THOUGHT it was leaking. I've included pics so people more knowledgeable than I can tell if something else looks wrong. It seems...

will do, stevet... ... I'll see if I can accomplish anything this week. I read something on an earlier thread about these units (and I've not read them all yet) about removing the drain valve and soaking parts in a lubricant that will not harm plastics, and perhaps loosening up stuck parts...

that sounds like the problem Toploader - Thanks for the comment! It led me to a search on "Hobart drain valve" which in turn led me to earlier threads on this forum about similar issues with this machine. From what that repair guy said to me, water was pouring out the bottom of the machine...

I am brand new to the forum. I regard myself as only "semi-handy" in terms of mechanical repairs. I am willing to take a stab at it and hope that through advice and luck I MAY succeed. I recently got a vintage dishwasher from the 50's: Kitchenaid by Hobart. I think the model number is: KD-2P...