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I just order the 2 way valve for $35 from from affordable appliances recommend by Rich (Trainguy). I should have the part next week. Thank all of you for your help. I really appreciate it. David

Thanks to every one with help on the parts. Will keep you posted of repair progress. James the tub is white. The old lady who owned this machine did keep it fairly clean. I think her grandson said it sat unused for about a year to a year & half. Can not wait to get the suds value and get it...

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Gordon Here are the pictures of the 2 way valve 1 part broke on the side were the pump attaches and the other is were the suds hose connects.

Goron, Neat Machines, I neighbor I used help when I was young had that exact dyrer. I like the older washers that had a wash & wear cycle instead of permanent press. avid

Gordon Just want to let you I got the pieces of rusted metal out of both the suds hose and the hose coming from the pump. I gently scrapped with a small screwdriver and squeezed the hose a little and the metal came out. I have two pictures of how the two way valve broke. (will post later when...

Gordon The model number is LTA5605E0. The hoses are still soft. Goatfarmer you are right this hose is curved. Hopefully I will be able to get the piece of metal out. Thank you for the help & suggestions. David

Thanks Kenmoreguy. The hose the come from the pump to the valve is were the metal is stuck. I did get the clamp off and it is intact. I am worried about ripping the hose or cracking it but I will be careful later tonight as I try to get more of the metal out. I do have a spare hose thanks to my...

The water is leaking from were the hose from the pump connects to suds / drain hose switch. The metal connecter the hose attaches to has rusted away, and part of the connecter is stuck in the hose.

Sorry 0ne more picture my daughter made me add this one.

4th & final picture low water level wash.

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Found this whirpool washer today. Great find it has a suds saver which I have been wanting. I saw the home owner and he said the machine still works. I took it home, cleaned it up and turned it on. Only problem suds switch needs to be replaced hose broke off with part of the metal connection. It...

I average 12-15 loads per week. family of 4 ( 2 teenagers).Most of the loads are med to large loads. I do tend to short by color. Load 1 Whites 2 Towels 3 Towels 4 Sheets and light blue & whites with dark prints 5 Peach, yellow, cream & mint green 6 pink & purples 7 Beige & brown 8...

Toploader55, It does help putting the clothes in the the dryer for 5 -15 minutes. Towels & Jeans need about 15 minutes. Putting the clothes in the dryer for even a few minutes helps the wrinkles to come out also. David

Glad to see that so many other people on this site also hang clothes out to dry. I also am a member fo Project Laundry List which is fight for the right to hang clothes out in all communities. I am glad to have found this site and to be able to talk with people with the same intrest, with out be...

Great find at a great price. Glad to see some else also use the suds saver. I am in the process of looking for a washer with a suds saver. Until recently when I found this site I never thought of looking at estate sales for a washer. Good luck with your washer. David

Thanks Robert Great pictures Robert. Some of the pictures of the washers brought back wonderful memories of my childhood helping Grandma, aunts, and neighbors on wash day. Thanks David

Kemoreguy64, Thanks for posting the 68 kenmore washer pictures 3-9-08. That was my grandma's washer, only hers was avacoda green, and had the suds saver. It brought back some great memories for me. Thanks David