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The spider-> after ~5 years! Just pitiful!! Corrosion EVERYWHERE! There is also corrosion at the entrance of where the shaft sits in the tub seal->not good. The under side of the spider is very rough. Since the cylinder can rotate up to 1200 RPM, using a spider that is compromised to the extent of this one is a big safety issue. This is a BIG problem. Have to order a spider now.

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Bearing Failure

Wondering if a likely reason the bearing failed is because of the spider corrosion. I can't imagine the bearing seal could remain water tight after looking at the condition of that spider around the shaft. I bet it chewed up the seal, allowing water and soap into the bearing.

Can you show us a photo of the bearing / seal / rear tub opening for the bearing from the inside?

Thanks!
Andrew
 
Andrew:
Those pictures are close to next in line. I first need to post some pictures of the base of the shaft, where it meets the spider. I've just ran out of time for now.
 
Thanks :-)

I understand - I've created a few threads before on both AW and VL, it can take some time to do.

Suggestion for Robert :-)

Bulk photo uploader / eliminate the 30 second requirement between posts now that we can edit / delete our post if it was duplicated in error.

Thanks!
Andrew
 
inner bearing-> you can either get these from the manufacture if you want to pay more, or you can get them at a bearing shop.

bearing is: 6305-zz, use 6305-2RS I could not find any SS bearings for this size. $8 at bearing shop $18 from sears

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Correction! inner bearing is 6306-z use 6306-2RS SORRY! The rear bearing is 6305-z use 6305-2RS.

You can get both bearings for ~$8-$10.
 
You can use a hammer and pipe to remove the bearings->be sure that the outer diameter of the pipe meets the outer diameter of the inner race of which ever bearing you intend to remove. I use the clothes basket from a calypso machine to hold the rear of the outer tub.

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