blackstone
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I just disassembled my 30-year-old Amana LW3303 washer, which was in need of a new motor. Last year, I bought a new Speed Queen, in part because a new motor for the Amana was not readily available, and, if it were, the price was $300.
Anyway, has anyone ever taken apart one of the well-built washers, down to the transmission, and successfully reassembled? In particular, has a dealer ever undertaken this repair for a paying customer? I had to destroy quite a few parts (plastic, die cast, and steel) before I got down to the transmission. I would hate to consider the labor-hours and cost of replacement parts to complete this repair.
As collectors, we would accept this challenge. I seriously doubt that a customer would pay the price.
Blackstone transmission repair was another story. We repaired many Blackstone transmissions, going back to the 250/350 models, all the way up to when they ceased production in the mid-1970s. It was easy to remove the tubs to access the transmission, which could then be lifted out and brought back to the store. Put it on the bench, remove the oil pan, and replace the broken segment gear. Bring the repaired transmission back to the customer, reinstall, and the bill was probably just north of $100. Back in the day.
Speed Queen/Amana are quality products, as were the Blackstones, but I can't see how a transmission replacement would ever be economical.
Speaking of which, does anyone want a transmission, before I get into that? It works fine.
Anyway, has anyone ever taken apart one of the well-built washers, down to the transmission, and successfully reassembled? In particular, has a dealer ever undertaken this repair for a paying customer? I had to destroy quite a few parts (plastic, die cast, and steel) before I got down to the transmission. I would hate to consider the labor-hours and cost of replacement parts to complete this repair.
As collectors, we would accept this challenge. I seriously doubt that a customer would pay the price.
Blackstone transmission repair was another story. We repaired many Blackstone transmissions, going back to the 250/350 models, all the way up to when they ceased production in the mid-1970s. It was easy to remove the tubs to access the transmission, which could then be lifted out and brought back to the store. Put it on the bench, remove the oil pan, and replace the broken segment gear. Bring the repaired transmission back to the customer, reinstall, and the bill was probably just north of $100. Back in the day.
Speed Queen/Amana are quality products, as were the Blackstones, but I can't see how a transmission replacement would ever be economical.
Speaking of which, does anyone want a transmission, before I get into that? It works fine.
