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I found my video. My voice is pretty low so it's hard to hear what I am saying. The water that you see on the machine is because I had failed to hook up one hose and it got water on some of the washer. But there are no leaks and it works good. The agitator is brand new and it does ratchet...

Hey everybody! First of all I want to give a shout out to Combo52 (John L.). John talked to me on the phone and gave me lots of good advice. Thanks John. My washer is put back together and working beautifully! If you've been following my project I had serious rust issues on my center post...

Nothing new to report. I have been inundated with life so I haven't had the time to continue my project. I hope to continue working on my washer this weekend. Appliance Express in Airzona is still trying to locate the parts that I need. I have already fixed the parts that I have but I...

Check out my tub and base. They came out very good. The machine shop used cold rolled steel just bigger than the original center post. They milled the outer diameter of the cold rolled steel tube down to a thickness that would accept the center post tub seal. Then they welded it to the base...

I measured the outer diameter of the center post at 1 3/4 inches. The machine shop just called me and said that my parts are ready. I plan on picking them up tomorrow. I will post pics when I get the parts back (the tub and base). I am thinking that painting the post with POR 15 might be...

Another question for everyone. Do you think it's a good idea to add/ change my gear case oil while I have the washer apart? I've never noticed it leaking any oil. I see what looks like a drain plug on the the gear case. Looks like the natural place to drain and replace the oil.

Combo52, Where did you buy your stainless steel tubing from? The machine shop that I am using can't find the correct size tubing in stainless steel.

Update! I just thought that I would share some of my progress with y'all. I've posted a picture of what the rim of my tub looked like yesterday and what it looks like today. Those big holes are gone and the patched area looks fantastic. I'm very stoked. I figured out answers to some of my...

After further inspection of the parts diagram it looks like the seal/ boot that is in the top of the center post is actually called the "washer tub seal" (part # 356934). It looks like it just pushes in to the top of the center post. Also, I can't tell if the seal at the bottom of the center...

I brought my base and tub to the machine shop today and they think that they can install a thin-walled stainless steel sleeve over the old center post and repair the holes in my tub. I'm excited and looking forward to seeing the finished product. However, the rubber seal/ boot at the very top...

Good to know about the silicone. I have the machine completely apart. Appliance Express in Arizona is getting into the machines that they have outside to see if what they have is in better condition than what I have. They will let me know next week. I am dropping off my base, and tub at the...

Combo52. Great idea. I found a machine/ fabrication shop where I live that is willing to help me out. Your idea of slipping a thin wall tube over the post is a good idea. I was thinking 100% silicone but I just wanted to make sure that there wasn't something else that is even better. I am...

KenmoreGuy64, is there a particular sealant that you would recommend if I was going to try and reuse the tub and basket?

Never mind about the appliance farm in Aberdeen. I think I found my answer. I believe it's gone. Besides it was just a resting place, not a business as you folks have pointed out. Too bad.

Also, does the Aberdeen farm sell and ship parts? Do you guys know the name of that place?

I know that I am resurrecting a dead thread but I need to ask a question. Revvinkevin and KenmoreGuy64 (Gordon) do you remember the name of the place that you visited is featured in this thread? They might have the tub, basket and base that I need.

Fantastic effort. I am going to see if I can replicate your efforts. Where there's a will there's a way. If I can have a new post made and get a hold of a another tub I don't see why this washer can't last another 40 years. Let the hunt begin. What kind of business did you buy the...

Arris, Did the machine shop make you a new centerpost, refinish the old one or just install one that you had into the base? That sure is a pretty picture.

Good news! and bad news. The good news is I got the agitator off today. Woo hoo! The bad new is that I have some serious rust issues. After slowly pouring two pots of boiling water over the top of the agitator it finally busted loose. Thank you everyone for your advice. Okay buddies, I...

I'm gonna give it until my new agitator comes in the mail. At that point I will break out the old one. I haven't tried boiling water yet. I am going to do that tonight and see what happens. I have replaced the water drain pump, reservoir (it was broken and leaky) and the solenoid assembly...