It took a little tinkering, but the new switch fit, and seemed to work!
A peek into my private 'Dryer Hell'....
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Except....
Yeah, you saw that one coming....
While the relay was getting power, the heaters weren't. Naturally I figured the relay or some of my new connections were at fault. This did not seem to be the case. The relay was fine...
Sooooooo, I can only guess that I messed up the contacts that power the heater in the timer when I took that apart. I don't know if I should consider taking the timer apart again (I messed it up enough already...).
Does anyone happen to know the part number of the timer for this model 561872 dryer? Or happen to have a spare one kicking around somewhere??
I have also considered 'Plan B' - I could, theoretically, jumper the wires for the heaters... The relay would still control their power connection, the timer (which still runs) would still shut off the dryer motor which would in turn shut off the relay and the heaters. However, there would be NO cool-down at all. I'd prefer to have a properly working timer... LOL
Thoughts??
Yeah, you saw that one coming....
While the relay was getting power, the heaters weren't. Naturally I figured the relay or some of my new connections were at fault. This did not seem to be the case. The relay was fine...
Sooooooo, I can only guess that I messed up the contacts that power the heater in the timer when I took that apart. I don't know if I should consider taking the timer apart again (I messed it up enough already...).
Does anyone happen to know the part number of the timer for this model 561872 dryer? Or happen to have a spare one kicking around somewhere??
I have also considered 'Plan B' - I could, theoretically, jumper the wires for the heaters... The relay would still control their power connection, the timer (which still runs) would still shut off the dryer motor which would in turn shut off the relay and the heaters. However, there would be NO cool-down at all. I'd prefer to have a properly working timer... LOL
Thoughts??
repairguy
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It’s probably not much help because I’m sure the numbers crossed over in the 63 years since the dryer was built, but the literature I have shows the original part number for the timer to have been either S-7045-1 or S-7045-2.
repairguy
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In a revision starting May 1, 1959 both of those numbers went to 229465. That’s as new as my antique manual goes so hope this helps.
Thank you Melvin! This is a big help - let the search begin!!
Dryer Timer For The Old WP Dryer
That timer fit a lot of dryers, it should not be that hard to find, if you are looking for a used timer try to find one from a gas dryer as the heat contacts will be in perfect condition.
Paul you should probably be rebuilding vintage gas dryers with all the wiring problems that you are having the heat circuits in vintage electric dryers and you are far enough away from other homes if there is a little explosion now and then nobody will probably be hurt as long as Cannons instinks are sharp and it runs away when he smells leaking gas, otherwise I am going to start a fund to buy you a old fashioned clothes tree for drying clothing. LOL
John L.
That timer fit a lot of dryers, it should not be that hard to find, if you are looking for a used timer try to find one from a gas dryer as the heat contacts will be in perfect condition.
Paul you should probably be rebuilding vintage gas dryers with all the wiring problems that you are having the heat circuits in vintage electric dryers and you are far enough away from other homes if there is a little explosion now and then nobody will probably be hurt as long as Cannons instinks are sharp and it runs away when he smells leaking gas, otherwise I am going to start a fund to buy you a old fashioned clothes tree for drying clothing. LOL
John L.
Hey, that's an idea... A gas dryer timer would definitely have less contact wear!
Considering that I've always been scared of gas dryers, I don't think I could do much worse with one than with the electric ones I seem to love frying... LOL
Considering that I've always been scared of gas dryers, I don't think I could do much worse with one than with the electric ones I seem to love frying... LOL
