Another Tawny Gold Lady Kenmore SET!

[pumper]

Todd and I spent most of the morning (and part of the afternoon) hitting the thrift store circuit here in Phoenix. Wouldn't you know it, the last store we went to (Goodwill) offered up this beautiful matching set (Model #110.72490610). We just got them home and don't even know if they run yet, but they're just so darn pretty to look at! Luckily we happened in on a half-off sale and got both for $70.00!!! The dispenser lid on the washer is cracked and the lint handle is broken off the screen but cosmetically in pretty good shape. Too bad the dryer is 220V. We can't test it as our house doesn't have the proper outlet. Will have to call electrician on Monday!

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[pumper]

Washer trouble

After filling the washer, it spins & agitates at the same time. I saw another post regarding a Hotpoint washer doing the same thing. I know on my other Lady, there is a round disk that is supposed to pop up and engage the tub to spin. This one must be stuck in the up position. Does this sound right (and easy to fix?).

 

[pumper]

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hmm. ok it looks like one of the solenoids on the wig-wag is not activating to push the cam bar(?) in during wash. is a new wig-wag in order?

 

[goatfarmer]

Great looking set!
No broken wires on the wig wag?

kennyGF

 

[pumper]

Broken wig-wag

here is the problem. the thingy that rides back and forth on the bar i noticed was loose and rocking to and fro, unlike the other one. so loose that when the solenoid activates, it doesn't catch onto the bar (is that called a cam bar?) i jiggled it a few times and it popped off the plunger. it is bent at the top where it connected. it does seem like the bar is a little tight when trying to move it back and forth. lubed it up with wd40.

 

[coldspot66]

You need to replace the spin cam plunger and also see if there is anything making the cam bar hard to move. Sometimes you just need to grease the bottom of the cam bar that rides in the slot of the tranny top. Also make sure the roller that the cam bar slides into is free and not binding in any way. Also grease the part of the cam bar that goes through that slot where the roller is. Am i making sense?

 

[fixerman]

I agree. Makes sense to me. Couldn't have said it better myself.

 

[i70sn80sguy]

Wow cool

This is a 1974 or 1975 set. Super Capacity dryer, different knob style from 1972, larger dryer door.

Oh darn though, no sudsaver ;- ]

They look great, a dream come true for some of us. And a matched set at that.

 

[pumper]

according to the model numbers, the washer is a '72 and the dryer is a '76.

 

[goatfarmer]

Rich Tretheway did a similar repair on a Whirlpool on "Ask This Old House" on TV .

 

[jasonl]

Beautiful!

Nothing as pretty as a matched set. Poor Lady needs a new wigwag. Plastic tub ring, penta-swirl, super capacity. I was gonna guess 1974 because that was the very last gasp for the "classic lady" before the dreaded makover.

Look at the covers where the light shines through. Looks like they left the lights on a long time.

 

[fixerman]

When replacing the spin plunger I sometimes find it easier to remove the cam slide because it is esier than trying to remove the plunger pin when it is still attached to the transmission. I push the spin actuator rod up and pull the cam slide out while relieving the pressure of the hold down spring.

 

[powerfin64]

Im guessing they are just a bit older than '72 also by the looks, seems they made subtle little changes to her.
Sounds like this Lady needs some TLC. Reguardless, they are a beautiful set, Im sure you will get both up and running in no time.
keep us posed on the progress.

Rich

 

[mrb627]

Suds Saver

Did Kenmore ever have a suds saver in the big machines? Or was it only the standard capacity models?

MRB

 

[fixerman]

I just sold a suds saver machine I believe was large capacity. Model 110.73983120

 

[Robbytuck]

Vintage

My Mom bought one of these in 1974 after the 1962 Frigidaire Custom died. Same color. She claimed the Kenmore did a better job that the Frigidaire. She never like the Custom; after all she didn't pick it out. My Grandparents bought it to as a Christmas Gift when the 1949 Maytage AMP gave up the ghost. Mom would have preferred another Maytag. Who ever said you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth?

Bob

 

[chaskelljr2]

Date of the Lady Kenmore set......

And "Pumper"......

In reference to the date of your new Lady Kenmore set, you'd be wrong. Your new Lady Kenmore set is a 1974-75 set. With the covers flipped down, they would look like a 1972-73 set (the first year of the handleless lids and inverted handled doors). Differences being that they changed the colors of the push buttons and control panels in 1974, they used different dials that year from the 1969-73 models, they did away with the Vari-Flex agitator in 1974 (a cost cutting move........ I guess....... it was included in the 1969-73 Ladys) and decided to go with the Penta Swirl, and lastly, your Lady is a two speed washer, the 1969-73 models were three speed models. A entirely new Lady was introduced in 1976 (the first year they went with all models match panels...... except for the Lady Kenmores.......... and the only reason they didn't match the rest of the line is because of the black finish on the top of the panels and the "Lady Kenmore" badge embedded on the top right of the panels) which introduced the Dual-Action agitator.

But you have a beautiful set nonetheless.

I hope you get that washer up and running again real soon.

--Charles--

 

[chaskelljr2]

Yes..... Kenmore did have sud savers featured in their large capacity machines as well. My mom bought one back in 1978 after our 1967 single speed gave out. She replaced the 1967 single speed BOL Kenmore with a 1978 Large Capacity model with a Sud Saver.

--Charles--

 

[powerfin64]

Date of the Lady Kenmore set

Wow. Thank you for clarifing the dates of the Lady K's, Charles. That makes alot more sence.

Rich