Frigidaire 1-18 Spin Seal Help

[westytoploader]

With the help of the impact wrench, I finally was able to remove the "dreaded" pulsator nut, agitator assembly, and tub. Very easy, UN-complicated teardown compared to a few other machines I've worked on. The water bellows looks to be in good shape, but I don't think I can access the spin seal without removing it. How can I take the snap ring off/replace it without the special pliers? (I do, however, have pliers for the oil bellows seal) The spin seal is still on RepairClinic for $31...and Dave wants $48.50 for the exact same part.

Also, there is some *mild* surface oxidation in the outer tub where the bad spin seal is still hiding its ugly head. While it's very light and nothing serious, what kind of POR-15 would work here? I thought I saw different varieties at NAPA when I picked up the PB'laster and Blue RTV Silicone.

If you have any advice or suggestions please let me know!!

Thanks,
Austin

 

[goatfarmer]

If you're careful,a small screwdriver will remove a bellows clamp.However,I don't know how you would reinstall it without the tool.There is a large nut under the bellows assembly,that comes off to remove the tub support.I wouldn't be surprised if the tub support is "fused" to the shaft,and you might not be able to get it off without destroying it.
Was there a problem with a leak,or something? When you mention spin seal,is this the small brass ring,with the rubber piece around it,that goes under the tub support? Or is it the piece that bolts to the outer tub,and holds the transmission up? They used to come as a set.

kennyGF

 

[gyrafoam]

I just use the POR-15 paint, I prefer the black color. I have discovered it is easier to control the thickness of the coat you apply by using different types of brushes. Of course, no matter what brush you use it is a throw-away when you are through with it so I always use a cheap one.

I am not awake enough this morning to remember the trick someone told me about removing the bellows clamp ring without the special tool----I'll ask around today and let you know what I find out.

 

[lightedcontrols]

....you might want to try........

....you might want to try a large screw clamp. (like you would use on a drain hose) I've removed many of those bellows clamps with one. Put it around the clamp and with a screwdriver, start to tighten the bellows clamp, it will snap appart (you might need to help it with a very small screwdriver......loosen the screw clamp and viola! The clamp can also be reinstalled this way......(hope this doesn't sound confusing)

 

[gyrafoam]

Ah Haaa! It was Mark that told me about using a worm-gear clamp! It works!