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Roger, thanks!! Sounds like a fascinating process to watch. I knew the basket lifts to drain, but not that it has three positions and about the agitator shaft moving up/down separately.

To where does the rinse overflow go? Into the outer tub? This is a solid-basket machine, yes?

The mechanically-operated, linkage-controlled water valve clarifies again why there'd be a flood if a power-failure or mechanical breakdown occurs at the wrong moment!
 
Glenn,
It is a solid tub machine-the rinse overflow goes through slots at the top of the inner tub and into the outer tub-the pump is running continuously-any water in the outer tub gets pumped out right away. There is one 64" belt that runs a very serpentine routine-drives from the motor to the pump,gearcase and spin pulley.
We have tried pulling the plug when it is filling and guess what......water does not stop. Can you imagine the lawsuits this machine would bring today.
Roger
 
Thanks Roger for the explanation as well. And a 64" belt--WOW! Isn't the temperature selector also strictly manual, with another "speedo cable" running to the water valve? What is the method of switching temperatures and shutting the valve off; are there discs or diaphragms in there that the cables open and close?

--Austin
 
Austin,
I just took the water valve out of the donor machine and it is connected to the temp. dial by a rigid rod-that turns a cam on the water valve to get the three temps. The cable from the trans opens and closes the valve-there is an arm it is connected to that pushes the cam and the cam pushes the valve stems in and I assume the water pressure pushes them closed. Don't know for sure.
I also put the stainless steel top on it now-looks very sharp.
Roger
 
Stunning Stainless!

Roger:

Boy, that gorgeous stainless steel top is gonna be her crowning glory! Post some pics soon!

Venus :-)
 
Washer virgin here

im getting the impression that Kenmore was one of the first to use a perforated tub, with no *spinout* of the water? why was the solid tub style so common with early automatics? thanks, David
 
David, actually both types were common. Yes there were a lot of solid tubs and they had their advantages. Perf tubs had theirs too. Maytag actually was a combination. The inner tub was perforated, but outer tub was solid. When the 'Tag drained (while spinning), it actually was both tubs spinning. Whirlpool's outer tub was stationary. Solid tubs were prevalent because it was a holdover from wringers in a way. I think a simplier design.
 
For those of you who remember her in white-here she is with her new stainless steel top-next to her Westinghouse sister-who's face is another victim of Spray-n-Wash.

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Ooh Stainless!!

Nothing like a touch of "silver" to make a gal sparkle! It looks fantastic Roger!! I'll make sure Austin leaves the Suavitel at home! LOL

Venus :-D
 
Mike,
Yes the agitator shaft turns the minute you turn the machine on and as long as it is on.
The place I got the first Blackstone had another 350 which was pretty rough except for the lovely top. I figured taking it apart will teach me a lot about the good one.
Roger
 
Oh my Roger!!! I can't believe how fantastic that machine looks with her new stainless top!! It is just beautiful!! Terry
 
Great Pictures Austin! And Thanks to Roger, Ross and Nate for a truly memorable weekend. It was a great pleasure meeting members of our extended family.
Much Love to all.

Erik
 

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