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Thanks for the inputs combo52--after looking into it more, we came to the same conclusion and decided to replace the MT with a new Speed Queen. A bit pricey, but it looks like a durable machine with basic functions and also some manual controls, like being able to select water level. And you...

Earlier thread is 61294 I note that the washer was only working normally since last March.

Relates to an earlier post where the washer sometimes required a hand push to start the spin. Gradually the requirement for the hand push became less frequent, until the washer was operating normally. That continued for over one year. After that, some belt slipping was noticed in the form of...

Update after 5+ months The washer has been in regular service and the failures to start spinning without help have gradually become less frequent. It now seems that the failures no longer occur. (Insert cautious optimism here.) I'll re-post if anything changes.

Brian's rebuild Wow, that's an amazing job Brian has done! However, for some reason, I'm not seeing his photos. I just see the pic of the matching washer and dryer on each post. Is there a link or such that I'm not seeing?

Service manuals or drawings I think Arbilab has summed it up well. One other culprit might be excessive drag in the system, such as a failing bearing, brake not fully releasing, clothes stuck between the inner and outer tubs, etc. But it appears that our mystery coupling, if it's functioning...

I'm inclined to agree with combo52 and goatfarmer that something is broken in the transmission or driveline. There must be some mechanism that couples the drive pulley to the tub in spin, and it's not quite doing its job. That mechanism must also uncouple during agitate. I suppose the...

After looking again at the comments, I have a basic question: Suppose the mechanism that couples the large pulley to the tub/transmission is working perfectly. If something is creating a drag on the tub during spin, such as clothes jammed between the inner and outer tub, would that always show...

Location of clutch? I really appreciate all the great comments! I ran a small load last night. The first spin required a little boost to get it going. The second spin started on its own. In both cases the spin got up to high speed quickly, in about a minute. (I think it's supposed to take...

Yes, as Arbilab says, the motor is running, the large drive pulley is turning, but the transmission and tub are not moving at all until I give it light boost. I don't see any belt slipping at the large pulley. (The old belt did slip at the large pulley.) There might be some slipping at the...

Thanks for the comments. I'll check the pump belt for tightness. Could substitute the old pump belt or even try it without a pump belt to check the effect. Is the clutch intended to slip while the tub is getting up to speed, or does it just lock the tub to the pulley, like a ratchet? It...

Replaced drive and pump belts. Frequently, at the start of the spin, the large drive pulley is turning but the transmission and tub are not. If I apply a twist to the agitator or push lightly on the transmission, the motor is able to take over, and the spin runs normally. Is there a clutch that...