Found a nice Whirlpool

[aldspinboy]

Thanks jeff the washer looks awesome i no that must be really nice to have all the agitators.
Great man.
Love the stainless cap on the Super surgilator.
I thank i watched the video on the frankenmore with a bakelite agitator by westytoploader is that the one ?

Darren k.

 

[washoholic]

Pent-A-Swirl

The different agitators are definitely fun. Each one changes the woo-woo sound and the machine sounds slightly different.

 

[washoholic]

Surgilator

Yes, you are right, that’s the one by Westytoploader. Thanks for the compliment on the stainless steel cap, I love it too.

~Jeff

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Nice WP machines there!!

 

[jessed]

Dumb Question

I have an older whirlpool washer and I cannot get the agitator out. Is there some sort of trick to it? Also how do you take the tub ring off to get the basket out to clean the outer tub and check for rust

 

[combo52]

There Are Really No Dumb Questions

But We cannot begin to answer your question without at least a model # and if possible post pictures of anything you are having trouble getting apart etc.

 

John L.

 

[jessed]

The model number and picture of my machine is in thread 78949

 

[jessed]

The model number of my machine is LVB5300W1

Any advice or help is greatly appreciated!

 

[combo52]

1970 24" WP Washer

Hi Jessie, the agitator in this washer often gets stuck to the agitator shaft from rusting of the agitator shaft. You can use boiling water of the top, a really good agitator puller or just break it off by splitting the top and then replacing the agitator.

The basket lock ring usually comes off pretty easily with a little penetrating oil and the proper spanner wrench.

Question; Is the washer working now, all necessary servicing can be done without taking the agitator or basket out of this washer.

If the machine is working you can service the pump, belt, water valve etc without taking a 50 YO machine apart, keep in mind if you take it apart you may end up doing a major rebuild to even get it working again.

John L.

 

[jessed]

The machine needs the bearings changed so I figured I would check the out tub for rust and a dress any issues at the same time.