turquoisedude
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Step 2 - coat with POR-15. It was cold as hell with the basement windows open... LOL
Meet the "New" Whirlpool SKU-70-0 dishwasher!
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turquoisedude
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Step 3 - seal the repaired areas.
I got pure-dumb lucky here - I found a bottle of touch-up enamel for sinks and appliances called 'fawn beige'. It's not a perfect match, but it's very close!
Note to self - go back to the store in St-Hyacinthe where these were found and buy the rest. This beige would be a good match to the Mobile Maid plastisol interiors too.
I got pure-dumb lucky here - I found a bottle of touch-up enamel for sinks and appliances called 'fawn beige'. It's not a perfect match, but it's very close!
Note to self - go back to the store in St-Hyacinthe where these were found and buy the rest. This beige would be a good match to the Mobile Maid plastisol interiors too.
turquoisedude
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And while the tub was getting beautified, I decided to take out ALL the hoses as well as the circulating pump and drain pump. Yeah, I know - ME thinking of doing this... I recalled at how ticked off I was with the 61 Whirlpool that dripped where the rubber hoses to and from the pumps met up with the tub outlets. On reassembly, each joint was treated to a coat of high-heat RTV silicone.
I also gave the main motor a cleaning, just in case.
Better still, I got it all back together again! So with any luck, a first water test should be on the cards next week. After that, look out Maytag in St-Lib... LOL
I also gave the main motor a cleaning, just in case.
Better still, I got it all back together again! So with any luck, a first water test should be on the cards next week. After that, look out Maytag in St-Lib... LOL
1963 WP DW
Looks like great progress Paul, that inlet valve just uses a standard fast close valve diaphragm seal, you should keep these in stock, they fit most inlet valves from the mid 50s through the mid 70s when almost everything switched over to slow-close inlet valves [ this is why water hammer is never a problem any longer ]
John L.
Looks like great progress Paul, that inlet valve just uses a standard fast close valve diaphragm seal, you should keep these in stock, they fit most inlet valves from the mid 50s through the mid 70s when almost everything switched over to slow-close inlet valves [ this is why water hammer is never a problem any longer ]
John L.
turquoisedude
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Test time!
It's been killing me to try a water test with my latest toy - today was the day!
I figured the washer 'leak tray' that I bought when I got to a US Home Depot the weekend I got the dishwasher was appropriate.
It's been killing me to try a water test with my latest toy - today was the day!
I figured the washer 'leak tray' that I bought when I got to a US Home Depot the weekend I got the dishwasher was appropriate.
turquoisedude
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I installed a new water valve and had to replace (unfortunately) the original copper supply line. However, I used a bucket to fill the machine because I don't have a water line handy in the basement in St-Lib.
turquoisedude
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The good news...
The circulating pump started up and ran beautifully. You can really hear the water being moved around!
That foam is due to rinse agent leakage... honest!!
The circulating pump started up and ran beautifully. You can really hear the water being moved around!
That foam is due to rinse agent leakage... honest!!
turquoisedude
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The not-so-good news....
There was a wee accumulation of water in the drip pan. However, I found the source quickly - the drip was coming from the drain pump housing. I figured I may not have tightened the cover screws enough when I dismantled it and put it back together last week. This seemed to help but more testing will required. Hope to get back to this on Thursday!
There was a wee accumulation of water in the drip pan. However, I found the source quickly - the drip was coming from the drain pump housing. I figured I may not have tightened the cover screws enough when I dismantled it and put it back together last week. This seemed to help but more testing will required. Hope to get back to this on Thursday!
So glad I dialed in.......
What a fun thread Paul, nice work and congratulations!
What a fun thread Paul, nice work and congratulations!
Paul, when you get a chance will you show how the dial works? I'm not clear on how the 'finger stop' works with the cycle selections. Thanks.
turquoisedude
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I will! I've taken some poor-quality cell phone videos of it, but haven't gotten to upload to YouTube yet. But I promise I will...
Great progress Paul!
I just love that dial...
I just love that dial...
WP SKU-70 DW
WP Telephone Dial DW
Hi Louie, it is really quite simple in fact it is as simple as dialing a phone.
John L.
WP Telephone Dial DW
Hi Louie, it is really quite simple in fact it is as simple as dialing a phone.
John L.
Excellent work on the repairs, I'm shocked at how large that sump is. Do we know how much water it uses for a full cycle? Can't wait to hear it running.
turquoisedude
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Video proof!
I'm still getting used to a new camera, so I shall apologize in advance for the focus and exposure...
Here's a short video of starting up the "Telephone Dial" dishwasher! Note how the timer dial recoils slightly, just like an old-fashioned phone dial would.
The dishwasher already had water in it, hence why it starts up washing immediately. I'm still tinkering to check for and control any leaks before I dare move it into the kitchen!
I'm still getting used to a new camera, so I shall apologize in advance for the focus and exposure...
Here's a short video of starting up the "Telephone Dial" dishwasher! Note how the timer dial recoils slightly, just like an old-fashioned phone dial would.
The dishwasher already had water in it, hence why it starts up washing immediately. I'm still tinkering to check for and control any leaks before I dare move it into the kitchen!
Per the "arrow" position at starting, the labeled first Rinse is not part of the full Normal cycle sequence?
turquoisedude
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I'm not sure about that myself... I may have mis-aligned something when I removed the timer dial and replaced it after cleaning. I'll need to do a full cycle test with water fills to be 100% sure.
pierreandreply4
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great dishwasher
great dishwasher is it a portable or a built in model?
great dishwasher is it a portable or a built in model?
turquoisedude
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It's a built-in. It may be replacing a certain Reverse-Rack soon...
turquoisedude
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So....
The thing about testing an appliance like a dishwasher before putting it into use is that you are supposed to find issues before installing it. Well, y'all know how I love to jump to conclusions about what I observe during testing - the "new" Whirlpool dishwasher has just thrown one in my face.
I had been doing some water testing last week, during which I observed some drips coming from the drain pump. I tried the simple stuff first, like tightening the hose clamps, but there was still a drip. It looked like it was coming from the bottom of the pump housing cover - not something unexpected with a 56-year old pump. I sealed it up with high-heat RTV silicone and thought this would do the trick. It did, in a way. I saw no drips while there was water in the machine and it was washing. When the drain pump kicked on, there was a lovely patterned circular spray coming from the rear of the pump housing!
I can only guess that the pump shaft seal is toast. I'll be trying to find a replacement, if possible; if not, I am hoping I could swap in a newer dishwasher drain pump.
Damn... I really want to get this dishwasher operational!!
The thing about testing an appliance like a dishwasher before putting it into use is that you are supposed to find issues before installing it. Well, y'all know how I love to jump to conclusions about what I observe during testing - the "new" Whirlpool dishwasher has just thrown one in my face.
I had been doing some water testing last week, during which I observed some drips coming from the drain pump. I tried the simple stuff first, like tightening the hose clamps, but there was still a drip. It looked like it was coming from the bottom of the pump housing cover - not something unexpected with a 56-year old pump. I sealed it up with high-heat RTV silicone and thought this would do the trick. It did, in a way. I saw no drips while there was water in the machine and it was washing. When the drain pump kicked on, there was a lovely patterned circular spray coming from the rear of the pump housing!
I can only guess that the pump shaft seal is toast. I'll be trying to find a replacement, if possible; if not, I am hoping I could swap in a newer dishwasher drain pump.
Damn... I really want to get this dishwasher operational!!
turquoisedude
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Pumped... or not....
I spent the day yesterday down a rabbit hole searching for pumps, information on pumps, parts for pumps... It didn't really get me anywhere though! Although the manufacturer of the original drain pump used in the Whirlpool dishwasher, Gorman-Rupp, still exists, I got nowhere fast trying to find parts. I fear that even if I could figure out which model number pump it is, the parts have long been discontinued. Bummer, because this exact style of pump seems to have been very popular (there are ones like this in the '55 and '56 GE dishwashers, the '57 GE washer suds-saver assembly, both Kenmore Roto-Racks, etc, etc, etc) I tried looking for potential replacements - eBay seems to be the best place to look as there are pictures and one can search with generic terms like 'pump', unlike on many appliance parts sites. I think I found something, though... This GE pump looks like it could be adapted - I just wish I knew what the diameter of the pump inlet port was. The drain chamber in the Whirlpool dishwasher is still good but I sure as heck don't want to wreck it with one of my ham-handed attempts to adapt it. The drain chamber opening is just under 1 inch. Would anyone happen to know what the 'modern' pump inlet opening measures?
I spent the day yesterday down a rabbit hole searching for pumps, information on pumps, parts for pumps... It didn't really get me anywhere though! Although the manufacturer of the original drain pump used in the Whirlpool dishwasher, Gorman-Rupp, still exists, I got nowhere fast trying to find parts. I fear that even if I could figure out which model number pump it is, the parts have long been discontinued. Bummer, because this exact style of pump seems to have been very popular (there are ones like this in the '55 and '56 GE dishwashers, the '57 GE washer suds-saver assembly, both Kenmore Roto-Racks, etc, etc, etc) I tried looking for potential replacements - eBay seems to be the best place to look as there are pictures and one can search with generic terms like 'pump', unlike on many appliance parts sites. I think I found something, though... This GE pump looks like it could be adapted - I just wish I knew what the diameter of the pump inlet port was. The drain chamber in the Whirlpool dishwasher is still good but I sure as heck don't want to wreck it with one of my ham-handed attempts to adapt it. The drain chamber opening is just under 1 inch. Would anyone happen to know what the 'modern' pump inlet opening measures?
Replacement drain Pump for A 1963 WP DW
Hi Paul, in cleaning up the basement I found a whole box of these older pumps, we also have lots of modern pumps that you could try out.
Hi Paul, in cleaning up the basement I found a whole box of these older pumps, we also have lots of modern pumps that you could try out.
toggleswitch
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COOL DW
AMAZING. The first dishwasher I ever saw, as a child. Came with my aunt's home that was built around that time. SIX water changes, and began with a rinse to purge cooler water from the lines. TWO closed detergent cups. Main motor ran continuously like a GE or KA. AH MEMORIES.
There may have been a move toward one motor, rather than two or more, in that the mind-set of the time was that one was more reliable than two!
Any videos of it running?
AMAZING. The first dishwasher I ever saw, as a child. Came with my aunt's home that was built around that time. SIX water changes, and began with a rinse to purge cooler water from the lines. TWO closed detergent cups. Main motor ran continuously like a GE or KA. AH MEMORIES.
There may have been a move toward one motor, rather than two or more, in that the mind-set of the time was that one was more reliable than two!
Any videos of it running?
toggleswitch
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COOL DW
AMAZING. The first dishwasher I ever saw, as a child. Came with my aunt's home that was built around that time. SIX water changes, and began with a rinse to purge cooler water from the lines. TWO closed detergent cups. Main motor ran continuously like a GE or KA. AH MEMORIES.
There may have been a move toward one motor, rather than two or more, in that the mind-set of the time was that one was more reliable than two!
Any videos of it running?
AMAZING. The first dishwasher I ever saw, as a child. Came with my aunt's home that was built around that time. SIX water changes, and began with a rinse to purge cooler water from the lines. TWO closed detergent cups. Main motor ran continuously like a GE or KA. AH MEMORIES.
There may have been a move toward one motor, rather than two or more, in that the mind-set of the time was that one was more reliable than two!
Any videos of it running?
toggleswitch
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Answering some questions.
These appear to be unanswered...
11.7 gallons / 44.2 L for a normal cycle. 6 water-changes of 1.95 gallons / 7.37 L each. 7.8 gallons / 29.5 L for a short wash with 4 water-changes.
The machine begins the normal cycle with a RINSE. The telephone dial rewinds/recoils back somewhat like a rotary telephone dial did at the time.
These appear to be unanswered...
11.7 gallons / 44.2 L for a normal cycle. 6 water-changes of 1.95 gallons / 7.37 L each. 7.8 gallons / 29.5 L for a short wash with 4 water-changes.
The machine begins the normal cycle with a RINSE. The telephone dial rewinds/recoils back somewhat like a rotary telephone dial did at the time.
Yes, it really IS Steve.
Well, bitch slap me with nostalgia!
A dishwasher deeply ingrained in the crevices of my childhood years the grandparents owned (first dishwasher experience), and one of my favorite AW members from yore just popped up in.
*Impatiently awaits for cleverly injected sexual innuendos to commence*
A dishwasher deeply ingrained in the crevices of my childhood years the grandparents owned (first dishwasher experience), and one of my favorite AW members from yore just popped up in.
*Impatiently awaits for cleverly injected sexual innuendos to commence*
Paul, I found the service manual for this model the other day, might not be a bad thing for you to have on hand.
jasonlittle
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Rotary phone timer dial
That is so cool!. I never knew there was such a thing. It does look almost exactly like a rotary phone dial. I have a couple rotary phones that are in use at my house. In avocado of course.
congratulations on that dishwasher. It looks very nice and well taken care of. And I learned something new today !!!
That is so cool!. I never knew there was such a thing. It does look almost exactly like a rotary phone dial. I have a couple rotary phones that are in use at my house. In avocado of course.
congratulations on that dishwasher. It looks very nice and well taken care of. And I learned something new today !!!Similar threads
