The Speed Queen has been sidelined until the gasket arrives. In the meantime, I am going to install some sound deadening mats to help quiet down the machine. It's a bit too loud for my tastes. While the area where the motor resides is fairly clean, I might as well wipe it down since it's opened up.
Oh, and there still is a very slight musty smell. I have thoroughly cleaned everything I could think of, yet a faint odor lingers. I wonder if it's coming from the pump, or perhaps some of the hoses. I'll try one of those washer cleaner/deodorizer next. Any recommendations?