1978 GE automatic washer

[yogitunes]

once that rubber has broken from the shaft, there is no getting it attached again, heaven knows I have tried...

you have to pull that metal part off the shaft, clean the splines and add some grease, ready for the new one.....

that adapter is what holds the agitator locked down and in place....

inside your control panel should be a pamphlet with useful information, especially how to adjust the height of the agitator, pump out times, and other helpful hints...

keep us posted...

 

[yogitunes]

this might be of interest to you....and only 95.00 for the set....for one they work, or used as parts machines for yours.....

this is closer to the control panel of a 1979-82...no matter what, the base units have never changed....

this unit is standard capacity....

http://https//seattle.craigslist.org/skc/app/d/general-electric-washer-and/6434119807.html

 

[oldgranola]

Thanks again Yogi!

Hi Yogi,
The link to your ebay above wasn't accessible. But I did find the boot hub shown on your diagram wh8x292 on ebay from Philip0 Keene in VT still in original old dusty GE plastic bag, even says USA on it 1999. It fit. I also glued the splined rubber part of the 'adapter' using pliobond general purpose adhesive. So far 8 washes on gentle including towels. I think that boothub is critical to keeping the agitator from rocking and so prying itself off the adapter on top of the shaft. Maybe it doesn't really need that much apposing force to keep the agitator on? If it does come off again, I'll have to get a multi-arm puller of some sort such as for pulling wheel hubs off shafts. Cheers