Does anyone have a photo of the original 18 lb. Straight vane ? The last time I saw one in one of these machines was about 1979.
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The original Kenmore 518 Super Capacity Washer
Hi Patrick, we have the whole washer al restored here in the museum, come see it if you like.
John L.
Hi Patrick, we have the whole washer al restored here in the museum, come see it if you like.
John L.
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often. They used a 1963 model 70 console.
often. They used a 1963 model 70 console.
My mother's first automatic was the 1963 Kenmore 60/600 series. KM/WP are still my all time faves.
Would love to come see the warehouse John and meet some of you guys. Jason was I believe the first to welcome me aboard back in 2003. Hope he is doing well as well as all of you.
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Many thanks to Lawrence for posting this somewhat rare machine allowing me to save it. I kind of drug my feet on the deal and didn’t start the ball rolling until 4-28-21. The washer arrived this evening. It is a 1968 model built the 5th week of 1972. Had to be one of the last before the 1972 console change.
It was owned by a very nice 81 year old gentleman who repaired and sold washers after a career in trucking. He had kept it for a number of years thinking he would restore it but realized at his age that likely wasn’t going to happen.
While it’s not a super exciting machine it is kind of rare so I’m glad to have it. Some neat Sears history how a 1963 designed console was used on a single model until 1972. Oh and my first large capacity super roto-swirl. Hopefully the outer tub isn’t too bad as this washer is going to get a complete rebuilt of the drive system including the gearcase.
Everything was real tight underneath so I think it’s been many many years since the machine was operated. The belt is shot but after some coaxing of the drive system I was able to get it to spin and dry agitate but I can tell the oil in the gearcase has solidified. The timer does advance. Unfortunately the machine has no fun control panel lights. 3 cycles, 3 water levels, and five water temperatures
It was owned by a very nice 81 year old gentleman who repaired and sold washers after a career in trucking. He had kept it for a number of years thinking he would restore it but realized at his age that likely wasn’t going to happen.
While it’s not a super exciting machine it is kind of rare so I’m glad to have it. Some neat Sears history how a 1963 designed console was used on a single model until 1972. Oh and my first large capacity super roto-swirl. Hopefully the outer tub isn’t too bad as this washer is going to get a complete rebuilt of the drive system including the gearcase.
Everything was real tight underneath so I think it’s been many many years since the machine was operated. The belt is shot but after some coaxing of the drive system I was able to get it to spin and dry agitate but I can tell the oil in the gearcase has solidified. The timer does advance. Unfortunately the machine has no fun control panel lights. 3 cycles, 3 water levels, and five water temperatures
Melvin,
I'm glad that you were able to give it a new home! Good luck with the work and the fun on this one.
lawrence
I'm glad that you were able to give it a new home! Good luck with the work and the fun on this one.
lawrence
