1986 Kenmore 60 Series DD--Refurb Project
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Since it’s non-detergent oil, should work fine despite being slightly heavier. May even want to put a small amount of grease on the spin-tube to prevent scoring the surfaces when installing it back into the center post.
I believe 3 in 1 oil in the blue can will work as well since it’s similar to Zoom Spout.
Since it’s non-detergent oil, should work fine despite being slightly heavier. May even want to put a small amount of grease on the spin-tube to prevent scoring the surfaces when installing it back into the center post.
I believe 3 in 1 oil in the blue can will work as well since it’s similar to Zoom Spout.
Wow, thought I added all the pics but I guess I didn't. Once again.....lol!
Back together and running a few cycles through it. Had to replace the pump because I had the great idea to leave it sitting out in the cold shop through the winter here. Now it's noisy upon testing it. I thankfully had another spare pump on hand. No leaks so far!
BTW, I love how you can see the water moving through the housing of this new pump!
Back together and running a few cycles through it. Had to replace the pump because I had the great idea to leave it sitting out in the cold shop through the winter here. Now it's noisy upon testing it. I thankfully had another spare pump on hand. No leaks so far!
BTW, I love how you can see the water moving through the housing of this new pump!
Incredible job and tenacity in keeping a great machine going!
Can I ask- what is the cycle sequence like? You mentioned only one spray rinse. Is it like that for all cycles?
Can I ask- what is the cycle sequence like? You mentioned only one spray rinse. Is it like that for all cycles?
New center post bearings and seals
Nice job Steven. It’s amazing what you can do if you put your mind to it what did you use to press the bearings and seals into Place?
About a month or two ago, we brought that exact same washer back to the shop. We sold the customer new Maytag front load washer we saved the direct drive like yours. It was in such good shape. She was just one single person. It didn’t have that much use, it came with the house in 1984. This is such a nice slightly compact, simple washer that gets the job done, and much easier to work on than just about anything else out there if you do want to do a major repair.
John
Nice job Steven. It’s amazing what you can do if you put your mind to it what did you use to press the bearings and seals into Place?
About a month or two ago, we brought that exact same washer back to the shop. We sold the customer new Maytag front load washer we saved the direct drive like yours. It was in such good shape. She was just one single person. It didn’t have that much use, it came with the house in 1984. This is such a nice slightly compact, simple washer that gets the job done, and much easier to work on than just about anything else out there if you do want to do a major repair.
John
Chet: Thanks! As for your question on the cycles, yes, it's just one spray rinse on the last spin cycle for all the cycles.
Combo: Thanks John! I used one of my dad's seal drivers that he has in a kit to press everything into place.
Nice! I bet the neutral drain works great on that one just like mine. Or is it a spin-drain model? You say 1984, which IIRC is right before neutral drain came out. Mine says the 17th week of 1986, but it's a 1983 model year, so that must be why the last 3 digits of the model# say 150 instead of just 100. I think Kenmore used to do that to signify a revised version of that model.
Combo: Thanks John! I used one of my dad's seal drivers that he has in a kit to press everything into place.
Nice! I bet the neutral drain works great on that one just like mine. Or is it a spin-drain model? You say 1984, which IIRC is right before neutral drain came out. Mine says the 17th week of 1986, but it's a 1983 model year, so that must be why the last 3 digits of the model# say 150 instead of just 100. I think Kenmore used to do that to signify a revised version of that model.
