1963 Kenmore Comes Home to Knoxville!

[kenmoreguy64]

Randy -

Are you talking the lint filter hose? It connects on the lower end to the pump. There is a hose that feeds the pump for the filter, usually it connects to the side of the tub through a side-check valve.

As to mixing valves - Ever since we lived in Denver with 80+ PSI water pressure, I turn the water off when I'm done with laundry, even if just overnight. Our builder almost insisted we do that, and provided shower-type faucets that were easy to turn for this reason.

I found a bubble one time on an original fill-hose on my 1986 Kenmore, so I have become ever-skeptical since then.

G

 

[randycmaynard]

Lint filter hose....

If you lift the top of the machine and look down to the left side there is a hose connected to the outer tub and that's where the drip is - I was guessing it was part of the lint filter recirulation system guess it could be the drain for the tub rather than the lint filter system..... shows you how little I know at this point about the inner workings but, you live and learn - it's probably the drain connection.

Randy

 

[gyrafoam]

Randy, I am thinking you will be well advised to start searching the parts stores for a tub-to-pump hose----a very specialized item. Your mention of dry rot got me to thinking about it.

 

[randycmaynard]

Hose issues......

Yes, the young lady I bought this machine from had stated that the only thing they replaced when they got it was the water inlet hoses - nothing else was replaced so I dare say it's time to begin looking for some hoses and other parts as the ones on it will eventually fail.

We have an appliance parts store here in Knoxville called Brown Appliance Parts and they have been around longer than my 600! They are legendary in this area for having just about any appliance part for just about any appliance ever made. Usually if Brown doesn't have it in stock or know where/how to get one then it's probably never going to be found!

At any rate, will begin the search as these parts are becoming more scarce. Thanks much!

Randy

 

[70series]

Randy thanks for filling me in. It's always good to have some back story behind these treasures. I agree with Gordon that this washer has seen little use judging by the shiny veneer of the agitator. I hope you will use the washer with that agitator a few times, but also switch it out with other agitators to preserve the finish and compare the action. After all, that is part of the fun to be had right?

Have a good one,
James