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crevicetool

crevicetool

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I am replacing the bearings, spin hub, seals and belt etc. on a (I think) 1999 Amana Automatic Washer. Could anyone PLEASE tell me which direction this 1 1/2" nut is supposed to turn to remove??? This would be looking from the top of the tub down. Does it turn counter-clockwise (lefty loosy) or what? I have soaked it for a week with penetrating oil and it won't budge...

Any help would be appreciated!

Rick

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Thank you!

The nut was removed in a counter-clockwise direction after clamping the transmission to the super structure, and putting a 3/4" iron pipe through said super structure onto which I placed my 189 lbs. of human being so that the entire assembly would not rotate. Then by using a 24", 1/2" drive breaker bar with three extensions attached, the nut finally loosned it's grip on the splined shaft. Quick use of an automotive gear puller demolished the spin hub and it was necessary to chisel/pnuematic grinder that off into about thirty pieces, of course supporting it against the outer tub with plywood to as to not cause undo stress on the two shafts. Other than that, it went quite well. Tomorrow, I will begin the task of cleaning everything so that I can bring the parts home Monday night and begin the reassembly. The motor is good and spins freely both directions at both speeds with no side-play so I am hoping to get another fifteen years out of this machine.

Thanks again,

Rick
 
Well, if you're interested OK.......but, keep in mind...

this ain't a DD Hoover triplet-tub, or a Apex Duo-Matic. Nothin' special like that. It is in fact a 1999 Amana washing machine (I understand built by Speed Queen) and it's just a plain ole' washing machine. Nothing fancy.

I had to dig out some of the parts from the trash as I didn't think anyone would be interested in seeing any part of this...and it's not a restoration, just a repair.

So, here's what's left of the spin hub, (BTW, pardon me if my washer language isn't up to you guys' level)seals, and bushing.

Believe it or not, I only damaged one spline on the spin shaft, and was able to grind it sorta back in shape so I don't think it will impede the installation of the new hub.

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Disintegrated panel separation anti-vibrate material which I will be replacing.

(this panel is resting against my new old electric range awaiting restoration)

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Here is the transmission, brake assembly, pulley, and associated hardware all cleaned up. I didn't take any pictures of them dirty, because I thought that surely no one would care to ever see this repair posted on here...

I'm surprised at how much the brake resembles an automotive clutch pressure plate.

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Wow,

that is one hefty tranny. Nowhere near the famous Arc-Cuate used for so many years, but still pretty hefty.
 
Super structure...

The lower bearing is still in place, I haven't decided if I am changing it out or not. I see/feel nothing wrong with it right now - but then again, if I've got the whole thing torn apart...

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