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WOW!! That machine looks so nice that if you told me that it was new old stock, I’d believe it. Congratulations on getting it up and running! Coin operated washers don’t usually seem to survive very much in the long run, so you’ve got a rare treasure there. Lots of luck with it! Thatwasherguy.

Thanks! I agree, I always thought that going to the trouble of having a multi speed clutch on these was kind of strange. On the other hand, it certainly made these machines unique. Thanks! The how to threads on here helped me tremendously with my 1978 Maytag restoration, so I figured I’d do...

Time for an update on this machine… I’ve been using it almost exclusively for my weekly laundry for the past month or so, and I’m delighted to report that everything works on it. So far, I’ve got the clutch issues and pump leak solved. The clutch grinding wound up being the upper bearing...

I just realized I never posted any follow ups to these! Sorry about that. The sewing machine was oiled, and went to my friend who wanted it. The A/C got cleaned up as best it could, with the ends of the coils and the base pan rust proofed, and is currently installed in my Aunt’s garage...

The final step! Set the washer on a spin cycle, and enjoy the sound of a silky smooth Filter Flo! Hope this was helpful, Thatwasherguy.

You’re almost there! Plug the two connectors back in, and reinstall the pump coupler.

Now, reinstall the motor. Tip the washer forward again, and slip the motor back underneath it. Align it with the three studs that hold it on, and add the washers and lock nuts, only tightening them enough to hold the motor up off the floor. You’ll need the motor to be able to slide in order...

Next, remove the pins holding the slip shoes in the outermost position.

Now, reinstall the pump drive pulley. The service manual recommends sticking a nail or something through the hole while you drive the pin into it to keep it lined up, but I was able to do it with my bare hands, albeit with a lot of effort.

We’re in the home stretch now! Reinstall the outer drum. I also put anti seize on the shaft extension where it’s bearing rides to ensure that it wouldn’t get stuck like the last clutch did.

Now, reinstall the inner drum. Make sure that your spacers are still in the same order as they came off in.

Next up, the spring and spacers. Make sure you reinstall the washers that go in between the main shoes and the spring.

Now the main shoes get installed.

Now we go back, in reverse order. First, the shaft extension and carrier plate get reinstalled. I would recommend adding some anti seize to the nuts on the U bolt as well.

Now, to start the journey back from Narnia! First up, you’ll want to inspect the motor shaft for any sort of rust or wear. Mine had some light surface rust, but nothing major. I cleaned it up with some sand paper, and then coated it with anti seize to hopefully ensure that the battle I fought...