Kenmore 110.26822690 Direct Drive I have center post bearing and seal questions

[ncpapaul]

Kenmore 110.26822690 Direct Drive From this forum I've learned that 285134 is for belt drive (after I bought a nos kit) and 285203 is for direct drive.
All of my direct drive "restorations" (maybe 5 or 6 so far) have not required any center post parts yet. I new to the center post work.
My #690 had pitting on the outer tube that I was able to MIG weld "stitch" and turn back smooth in a lathe.
I did remove 2 of the large height seals (285134 style) BUT mine is NOT belt drive. So I assume some early models had the double tall seals?
Can I just use a single double lip seal from a 285203 kit? And that lets me be sealing in a smoother part of the inner drive tube?
Also YouTube and other forums DIY sites all address the upper 2 or 1 seal and bearing but no one addresses the bottom or lower seal and bearing.
Is the bottom seal identical to the upper "new" style single seal?
I've been a machinist for 50+ years and believe my bearings are still good in this 690 model.
Also there is in the 285134 kit a small rubber disc with a small hole in it, it's a little less than 1" in diameter........what is this for?
The only bearing kit instructions I can find are small print or either hard to see, IF anyone has a good clear 285203 Instructions Sheet?
I'm old but still learning and would appreciate any input and help with my issues. Thank you, Paul

 

[DADoES]

Also there is in the 285134 kit a small rubber disc with a small hole in it, it's a little less than 1" in diameter........what is this for?

A photo of what you have would be helpful.

 

[ncpapaul]

I will get a photo done soon yes, thanks

 

[combo52]

The small rubber washer is the seal that goes under the agitator mounting bolt. They included it because they want you to replace it to make sure you have a good air pocket under the agitator to prevent water from getting into the seal and bearing area.

 

[ncpapaul]

Thank you greatly

 

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[ncpapaul]

I borrowed this photo from someone in this forum. I had the exact pitting but I was able to MIG "stitch" buildup the surface, file and sand it in a lathe to get it to mic exactly the same diameter as the rest of it.

 

[ncpapaul]

 

[ncpapaul]

Can I use the "new" single seal at the top and let it move the seal lip wear area that appears in my shaft?

 

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[ncpapaul]

This "bottom" of the center post is a question for you guys also. How many seals fit here? and lips go "up" ? away from how we are looking up the tube?
To seal water from above?

 

[ncpapaul]

If there is a gap between the upper seal or seals and the bearing sleeve in the center post............can I not install the seal or seals (still not sure whether to use 2 of the tall ones or the "new" single seal) install the seal lower down into the tube - towards the bearing sleeve maybe 1/8" or so and make the seal lips be
running on smooth shaft surface?

 

[ncpapaul]

Does anyone have a clear copy of this sheet I could borrow or beg? Thank you, Paul