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Yesterday's POD I believe was the 1970 Kenmore 500 set, catalog pic. I did have one of these washers, and also a derivative which had a self clean filter and Pre-wash and Pre-soak. Both were stolen from storage back in 2009. There have been a few posted in Shopper's Square since then...

Great mid 80s Kenmore Heavy Duty Plus machines These are almost a perfectly matched pair, and it's really neat that they were purchased from separate sources. I would have assumed they were purchased as a pair. The washer is a 23711 model, which was available from summer 1983 to Fall 1986...

Looks like they've been sold, should be a good value for somebody.

Best agitators Well, that's another good question. In reply #5, both machines are installed right now at my house. In the older large tub models, the ultimate agitator, in my opinion is the Dual Action. The Penta-Vane and Penta-Swirl have limitations. Penta-Vane can be a bit rough on lower...

Model rarity The near 3.0 machines overall are not rare, but early examples are. These started around 1967 as answers to special family needs, etc and did not have matching large drum dryers. They were sold in the same part of the floor at Sears where the 24-inch machines and portables were...

The largest, the near 3.0 cu ft, big tub Not the best pictures. I may try to re-take these after I return from some errands. My phone will be less awkward than the iPad.

1981-newer large capacity Penta-vane has a much wider skirt

Next, the original standard capacity Note the distance from the agitator fin to the basket wall is much wider. This is a 1979 KM 500 and my 1976 KM 60, the green beast.

Pics - first up 24-inch stationary machines I am not certain what the capacity was quoted as on these, but here are two of my machines, a 1982 built 200 series Kenmore and a 1967 model Kenmore 100. I don't have the best overhead lighting for photography in my garage.

Hello Kevin Interesting question! I'm not John, but I have a lot of information to offer you. First, it does seem like the Canadian Inglis machines were nearly all standard capacity. I did see some pictures of a late model large tub machine with the Penta-Vane, made I think several years...

These seem to be in nice shape 1979 Kenmore 70 series dryer, with either a 1979 Kenmore 80 washer (Dual Action) or a 1980 Kenmore 70 (Penta-Swirl) washer. Almost looks like they are Almond? I'd say a good deal for the price. Gordon

My Grandmother used Salvo That, and Amway SA8. Echoing what others have said, I remember the Salvo tablets clanging around in the machine, in this case a 1962 Whirlpool. I remember them hitting the upper curves the Surgilator most. I got my Mom to buy a box of Salvo once, as Greg said she...

688671 Part number 688671. Three on eBay, one is new in box. $25 - $85.00

Quite a bit 'o cash for sure! I would expect the price for this pair to be closer to $50 than $500. Then again, maybe that's why the seller has the 'make an offer' option on there... The machine is legit, no console swap. This is a 1981 Kenmore 70 series. My mother bought the same model in...

Air dome That part is called an air dome. It is present in every belt drive washer, full size and portable, from at least the early 1970s, maybe earlier, to the end of the belt drives in April 1987. Is this part cracked or damaged? If not, it's probably the seal that goes with this that is...

Absolutely stunning! Wow Don, that is an absolutely amazing find. CONGRATULATIONS !! I'm not sure I could take them out of the boxes, but will watch this thread with great anticipation for their unveiling. Congrats again!! Gordon

Steven, I think you have some of both things going on. While the yellows and golds during the 70s were changed somewhat, especially when the switch was made from shaded to non-shaded colors, it looks like there is some degradation of the finish on the dryer top. Porcelain does not seem to...

Giving a nudge to Robert via an old thread This wonderful thread first introduced many of us to the 1965/66 KM 400. Gotta love the dark blue tub!!! Thanks once again Robert! http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?16225

Slow agitation and other stuff... Jed - Slow agitation is very possibly from a very worn belt. If I recall when I saw the spin video, it sounded like a worn or weak belt during the initial ramp up. Regarding the filter, KM certainly made a lot of their machines well past their model year of...

Awesome Jed! That's really a great find Jed! Not too many of these machines have survived this long. You are right that this is either a 1965 machine or a 1966. There were similar models both years. Give us the model number and we will know for sure. As to the BOL-ness of this machine...