1967 Lady Kenmore washer side check valve

[yogitunes]

and Houston thought they had problems...

....stand IN the machine....

as in put your feet inside the tub....and shift your weight from each leg FORCIBLY...

 

[4bagger]

Got ya! What can I say, I'm a visual learner. Done this a couple times now for several minutes. Excited it would do the trick, but basket is still stuck. Just to be sure, might there be some sort of retaining clip I'm not seeing?

 

[combo52]

Removing Stuck Basket On A BD WP Washer

Can you post a picture of the top of the basket where the lock ring was removed ?

John L.

 

[4bagger]

Third time did the trick. Kinda had to jump up and down while rotating basket with the sides of my calves. Thanks all for the "How to" tutorial.

 

[4bagger]

on to the dispenser

Got the new side check valve installed. Discovered the bleach/softener dispenser has one bad solenoid. The bezel is missing so I don't know what side is which. The other dispenser side rod, stopper, and solenoid appear okay. Looked for a replacement solenoid, even found a bunch of WP part numbers that cross reference, but came up empty locating one. For now I plan to plumb the dispenser to the side check valve the way it was originally. Question: should I disconnect wires to the bad solenoid or does it not matter? Also, do these dispense (bleach and or softener) at different times during the wash cycle?

 

[combo52]

LKM Dispensers

The bleach coil opens at the 3 or 4 minute near the end of the wash cycle, the FS opens when the washer fills for the deep rinse.

I have good coils that I can sell if you want to replace it.

Email me if interested, $15 + shipping

John L.

 

[akronman]

Looks

very similar to my 1960 Whirlpool, if you find a source for any parts, please let us know.
The Bleach should dispense at 4 minutes left in the wash agitation of most (maybe all) cycles. The softener should release exactly when the final deep rinse water starts entering the tub, as the tub slows down from spinning when the extraction is done.

Whether or not you get both sides working, for any load where you won't bleach or won't soften, pour in 3/4 cup of warm water. It helps keep the rubber stopper in good shape, helps clean out a less-than=perfect dispenser design.

Very nice washer, congrats!

 

[bajaespuma]

Tip

I check the functioning and timing of those dispensers by filling them with blueing and running a full cycle with no laundry in the tub.

 

[4bagger]

John L. email sent

 

[4bagger]

Tub repair

Discovered a small rust hole in the tub where the leak was originating. Decided to attempt a repair since overall the tub was in really good shape for a 55 year old machine. Cleaned and sanded tub interior. Applied a rust inhibitor first. After that was dry, used a marine grade two-part epoxy with small pieces of fiberglass imbedded on both sides of the tub hole. Feeling good that the repair will stop the leaking. Waiting on a center post gasket and rubber washers for mounting holes before reinstalling tub.