1957 Mobil Maid.

[toploader55]

Has anyone in the Club ever worked on a GE Impeller Dishwasher ? She's developed a leak when she pumps out the water. Everything looks pretty basic under there. A Motor. That's it. The Model Number is 1SP40P Serial 56325524.

 

[toploader55]

Here's an Undershot

The motor...1/3 HP. 1725 RPM

 

[toploader55]

The leak.

Notice the moisture on the "Spout or Chute",

 

[toploader55]

The Sump

The Impeller and Sump

 

[gyrafoam]

Cute little "bow-tie" MM.

Steve 1-18 has one but I can't remember if it has a "bow-tie".

Brent is a good dishwasher "wizard"---might want to post a memo to him.

 

[gansky1]

Use it regularly for a while - the seals may soften up and begin functioning again with some use. Very hot water and get it all loosened and lubed up again...that sounds bad, but it's possible that your dishwasher just needs to be used. Mine dripped for a few loads when I first got it, but then stopped as I used it more. My friend Jamie has it now and hasn't mentioned any dribbles on the floor...

 

[toploader55]

4th Water test

Niagra Falls

 

[toploader55]

Only Leaks...

On the drain cycle

 

[toploader55]

It leaks

When it drains or pauses Washing, It subsides

 

[toploader55]

Well,

I guess I will have to become creative

 

[frontaloadotmy]

Eddie

What exactly is that "part" that is being leaked from?
Do you know?

 

[toploader55]

The Rubber "Spout".

It only leaks during the pause and the Drain Cycle.

 

[Unimatic1140]

I would have to guess that the rubber spout is there to divert water away from the motor incase of motor/impeller shaft seal failure. It appears that the carbon face seal needs replacement. I would start by taking off the impeller and taking out the motor, then examine the seal. You most likely will have to replace the seal with a generic one. The reason the machine only leaks when the motor is not running is centrifugal force pushes water away from the motor shaft.

 

[gansky1]

Oh goodness gracious! ;-) That is a lot of water! I thought it was just a drip or two...

Robert is right, you'll have to replace the shaft seal. It's worth the effort though, that is a fun machine.

 

[toploader55]

Thanks Guys

Robert,
Would you have a picture of what I'll be looking for ? I don't have any repair manuals for this machine. Or would you know a club member that has worked on one these ?
I have the KD2 and the KDS figured out as far as repairs, but this one...I would think it should be pretty basic.
Thanks Very Much, Eddie

 

[toploader55]

Carbon Faced Seal

Would anyone have a pic of this particular seal ?

 

[Unimatic1140]

Eddie just take the impeller off as I suggested above, then remove the motor from below. It shouldn't be too difficult to figure out. Then take a picture or two of the motor shaft and we can point out the seal to you.

 

[jeff_adelphi]

GE had a special puller to remove the drain impeller from the motor shaft on this model , and a press to reinstall it. I always replaced the complete motor and pump assembly when this happened. Try to find a service manual before taking it apart. Jeff