Back in service!

[westytoploader]

Some of you may know that I bought the 1981 24" Kenmore that was on eBay a while back. Well, it seemed to work fine and I *was* going to post the reveal a few weeks ago, but then after only 3 loads, the pump seized up. I immediately found a new 2-port pump on eBay and yesterday, when it arrived, I replaced it. It was a rather easy job, considering it's a belt-drive, but I wish they made the belt this easy to change as well!

The following pictures are from earlier this month when I bought it. More to come shortly.

 

[westytoploader]

Interior...the original agitator cap was the standard-issue narrow gold cap that screws on the agitator mounting nut, but this one looks much better! These are such fun machines, especially with that straight-vane! The most fun out of all of the Kenmore agitators in my opinion; good, strong action as well as TONS of splash-drama, sloshing, and slurping sounds!!!

 

[westytoploader]

Controls...rather BOL-ish plastic/fake woodgrain control panel, but still very cool, and the markings won't wear off unlike the other black-panel Kenmores. It also has the same amount of cycles and options as my 1982 Kenmore did before it became the Frankenmore.

 

[westytoploader]

And did I mention that the Penta-Swirl fits perfectly in this machine! Combine the narrow, standard-capacity tub with a wide-base agitator and the water action is IMPRESSIVE...can't wait to try it with clothes!

 

[frigilux]

Glad you found a pump quickly and that it was a relatively painless repair. Looking forward to more pics---especially with the Penta-Swirl installed. That should definitely create some water-movement mayhem.

 

[rickr]

Great job Austin! You seem to be whipping those belt drives into order these days!

 

[Unimatic1140]

Very nice Austin! Love the cap

 

[tlee618]

What a cute Kenmore Austin. Also love the Electrolux right next to it. Terry

 

[peteski50]

Kenmore!

Hi Auston real nice belt drive Kenmore
Best Of Luck
Peter

 

[appnut]

 

[pdub]

Fun looking machine

Great job on repairing it so quickly. This washer looks to be in great shape. Your collection keeps growing.

Congratulations, Patrick

 

[gansky1]

It looks (and sounded) great, Austin. The 24" "Baby Kenmores" are just too fun...

 

[toggleswitch]

COOL Austin......

Although I am not a fan of penta-swirl agitators, let's see what YOU think of her.

 

[jasonl]

YAY!!!!!

The Baby K lives again! Yay for baby Kenmores and the soon relocating Frankenmore (GASP! OMIGOD! Where is it going????)

 

[DADoES]

I wouldn't have expected a PentaSwirl would fit in there! How fun!!