Help! Kenmore visimatic trouble

[vacuumguy99]

This is the first time I've taken a washer apart to refurb it,ive downloaded and printed the service manual and I got all tripped up trying to get the tub nut off. Does anyone one have a way to unstick the nut?the manual says there was a tool like a sink wrench to undo the nut but I don't have the right size wrench....yet

 

[vacuumguy99]

So I've found that I'll need a spanner wrench to take this off. Does anyone know where I could find the right wrench? Also I looked for a new tub nut 12844 it's nla but I keep getting whirlpool 21366 as a result, is this the new replacement part? The fact that a whirlpool nut showed up for an nla part search gives me some hope that I'll be able to get my machine up and running

 

[mayken4now]

Yes, a Spanner nut & wrench. You might try to tighten/loosen back and forth. I have done that with Maytags before and it freed the nut. you can cut it off as well. Wish I could be of better assistance, but no nothing about a kenmore wringer machine. Good luck

 

[vacuumguy99]

Thanks!

I'm going to try a different penetrating fluid to see if it helps,does anyone know about that Whirlpool nut?

 

[vacuumguy99]

Update

Tomorrow I'm going to see of I can get a spanner wrench made for me (mostly because I have the patience's of a 3 yr old lol) on the CNC in shop that should do the trick. I've looked around some more and still can't figure out if the Whirlpool nut that keeps showing up will fit the wringer or not. Hopefully the the tub nut won't break and I won't have to buy and try anything else. I'm also making a lid out of plexiglass and its looking good so far

 

[stevet]

Local auto parts store

Should sell spanner wrenches that are used for oil filters which might work for you. The classic wrenches used on washers go over the shaft and have two arms that you can hit with a hammer to remove the spanner nut. They should be out there on eBay as well as Repair cliniç and such sites,
As far as the Maytag part number changing to a whirlpool number, that is normal since Whirlpool owns the Maytag brand and all the part numbers were integrated into the WP system.

I would not be surprised if a few members have the wrench you need and will gladly lend it out.

 

[combo52]

Retainer Tub Nut On A WP Built Wringer Washer

You may want to buy the tub nut before you destroy the one on your machine, question do you really need to remove this nut.

 

Hi Steve, this is a WP built machine, it has nothing to do with MT WWs.

 

[vacuumguy99]

I have to oil the gears because it squeeks when it's washing and to get to the gearcase the service manual says to remove the wash tub meaning that nut has to come out. The only reason I haven't bought the new nut is because I can't find anything that says it is a direct replacement for my tub nut it's just the only part to come up when I type in the original Sears tub nut part number.

 

[vacuumguy99]

The new spanner nut is on its way, I figured for less than a five I might as well give it a go. Assuming everything goes well the original nut will have to be broken off and a new nut go in its place. I really wish I would have known what a reasonable price would have been because I overpaid big time (and passed up a working Dexter twin tub for less) so now it's on to restoration. So far everything has shined up nicely and I've made a pretty nice plexiglass lid.

 

[launderess]

Don't stop now, keep going!

Sometimes in this great hobby of ours conditions on the ground force us to make a detour. However as Miss. Clairee says "that which does not kill us, makes us stronger". *LOL*

Truly feel your pain as again almost went for a WP wringer.

 

[vacuumguy99]

I can't wait until I can get to the meat and potatoes of this project. since I haven't been able to get in the mechanics of the washer yet I've cleaned and polished everything. I found that a paste of baking soda and water worked well on the stubborn stuff and a little dish soap got the rest off nicely and I just put a rubber seal around the lid last night now I just have to let the adhesive sit for a few days and put the handle on. So far so good,I'll deal with the tub nut when I get there.

 

[vacuumguy99]

Update

The Whirlpool spanner nut came in and it's too small, trying to figure out what step to take next, probably try a different wrench. On the plus side I finished the new lid and it looks pretty spiffy if I do say so myself.

 

[launderess]

It may be a long shot

But call "Modern Parts" out in Parma, OH. Don't know what if anything is left of their inventory of "vintage" parts, and or if there is anyone there with the recall and information of the late owner, but it still might be worth a try.

 

[vacuumguy99]

I'll have to see what they have, I found a place close to me that will have a nut that would work.... for 30 bucks. Oh well it's worth it to keep the washer going.

 

[mickeyd]

The lid is really cool. Did you cut it yourself--if so, how?--or did the store cut it for you? About tearing into it: if you are mechanically inclined and can't wait to get at it, by all means, go for it; but if you're eager to get washing, just spray the big nut on top of the column with silicone to stop the squeaking. Have been using Garage Door Opener on my squeaking parts.

I have the same machine as you do. Mine needed a new control panel since I could only get it to work using a stick match in the dial hull to depress the contact point. Also, changed the filter into a fill port. These Visimatics are fun, powerful, dramatic, and wonderful washing machines. No other wringer is as safe--yet strong !--and distinctive looking as the Visimatic. Visi comes form the Latin word to see,
( video, videre, visi, vissus are the pricipal parts of the verb). Visi itself means seeing, and with the Visimatic you can see everything, thus aborting any trouble before it happens.

Good luck and many pleasures with your new Lady. Pix, shortly.

 

[mickeyd]

VISI

 

[mickeyd]

FILL FLUME MODIFICATION

~

 

[mickeyd]

THAT LITTLE GREEN THING

is really copper, and when I pulled the machine out of a heap, trucked it home, and it didn't work, I freaked out. All of the functions of the machine: extreme wringing, turbo-fast pump, wicked agitation, and the timer are controlled by that little tab. Once I figured it out, and stuck a little stick in there, it was pure bliss thereafter.

 

[mickeyd]

REMINDS ME

of Whirlpool's Magic Mix. Welcome to Wringer World.