Lady Kenmore Wringer wont pump

[packardmanken]

HI Guys! I love the forum and read it weekly. I seem to remember a post that dealt with a clogged water pump. Boiling water and something mixed up and then let it sit?
I just found a Lady Kenmore wringer, complete, with little to no hours on it. Everything works, but the pump wont pump out the water. I took the drive wheel off, cleaned it, tightened it and still no luck.
Do I have to take the pump apart? If so, how to reseal it?
Thanks for ANY help with this. Until then, I will just keep bailing water!!

 

[wayupnorth]

Cant you gravity drain the water out? Then I would guess there is a blockage and /or pump problem.

 

[abcomatic]

Ken

HI, try this: put the washer on its back, watch out that the transmission oil won't drain out at the wringer post.(maybe take the wringer off for this) and see what sort of clamp holds the bottom of the pump. Drop me note and see what you find. Gary

 

[packardmanken]

Post# 739584

Thanks abcomatic. I removed the wringer and laid the machine down. Next I removed the grey ribbed drain hose, expecting to see a sock or dried up washing powder clogging the pump. Nothing. It was so brittle it broke into pieces. I dont think this machine has been used in many years. Besides being froze up (not clogged up) from just sitting, the drive wheel attached to the pump had slipped. I tightened it and then, snap, it broke in two . So a night of jb weld and baling wire and gauze patching, good as new! Just like working on my Rambler! One Everything works fine now. The challenge was the drain tube. I went to the last big, old, intact hardware we have here in hope that a hose would be laying around, but no. So it clear plastic tubing with an adapter stepping down the hose from the pump snub to the drain pipe and now I have a super modern see thru hose that is fun to watch work! The machine is super quite and has the lint filter intact. AND it works! Should I be looking at any "service" of any oil down below?
I have done several loads now and am trying to get the rinsing procedure down pat. Wringers are great and have tried the two tub method. I think I like the drain and refill machine route the best. The dryer is not the best option for the wringer washer as the clothes seem too damp. so its on to the clothesline then a tumble to soften them to finish.

Thanks so much for responding and would like to hear more about the wringers that you may have. I will post photos.

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[abcomatic]

Ken

Hi, I am glad I could help a bit. Keep the chrome top of the old hose, maybe you can use it on the new hose? You drive Packards? We drove those when I was a kid. Love to talk more about these. I have 12 conventional washing machines.

 

[e2l-arry]

About 25% less water removal with a wringer

vs. a spin cycle is what I've found. But you can use a dryer. Just figure on it taking 25% more time to dry. But because of the less efficient use of the dryer, I also hang outside when the weather is nice. Most things go right on the line. The exception is towels. But I run mine through a fluff, no heat, 10 minute cycle before I hang them up, not after. They seem fine after that. Not quite as soft as from the dryer but pretty close.

I've also experimented with the rinsing.I do both, the 2 tub method and the drain and fill and machine rinse. It just depends on how much I have going on. I'll rinse once, then refill for a second rinse. Since that second rinse water is pretty clear, I use that same water as a first rinse for the second load. Then refill with clear water for the second loads second rinse. Then that's reused as a first rinse for the next load and so on. That saves some water and really works fine.

Nothing like doing wash in a good wringer washer and line dried laundry. I love having a pump too!

 

[packardmanken]

Lady Kenmore Wringer wont pump/problem solved!

Thanks you guys! Interesting idea for the drying of towels ( I will try this tomorrow) also the rinsing suggestions using the wringer machine. I like the idea of the machine rinse and using it for the next load. I use vinegar to rinse whites, wonder if that would affect the washing results?
I was able to keep the chrome piece on the drain tube and place it on the new hose. Wonder if there are original hoses laying around somewhere? I like that ribbed design originally used. The lint filter is really cool on this machine and actually works well. I have been suprised at how much is in it when I go to empty the water. I was a little reluctant to buy a Kenmore as the Maytags are so much more supported by parts and sheer numbers. It is a really quite machine and fun to watch. Even the hub-scrubber is pliable. (does not really work as described, just knots up the collars in front of your eyes!!)
I took the handle "packardmanken" when I drove a 1949 Packard (until someone, as they always do while driving a vintage car, decided to take a hard turn in front of me and the car was totaled) so now its Rambers!! Cheap (hey, I use a wringer washer) to keep and lots of fun. But nothing duplicates that Packard ride. Would love to hear more about your Packards.
Would also appreciate some more tips and experiences with the wringer. Having to be aware of the rinsing as a separate step, what detergents do you recommend for the wringer? Sure hate to give up all those beautiful bubbles piling up in the tub though!