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Great machine!

looks to be in pretty good shape. I had the same machine and loved it. If this site was around when it died I'd still have it, it really could have been saved.

My thought is that your "new" machine has not had too much use, I know after 20+ years the buttons showed wear, some of the design had worn off, yours look like new.

Hope you don't run across any problems, have fun with your new acquisition!
 
No I forgot to take one. I will take one though after I get the machine all cleaned up. I am looking forward to the light that it has as well for the console. Hopefully there is another one for the tub.
 
Detergent Dispenser:

There is/was actually an insert to be able to use Liquid Detergent. I've got both a 1982 and a 1985 Model Lady-K Washers and Matching Dryers and they both have the insert.

I'm sorry, but I don't have Pix's available. My 1982 Model Set are Electronic Touch Controls and my 1985 Set are Mechanical Controls...

At this time, I'm not able to get to them, but someone else on the Site might be able to help you with a Pix and/or Part Number. You might also try to access the Part on Repair-Clinic as well.

Congrats on your Machines, too bad that the Maytag's Console is damaged/scratched and the 1-Button missing, maybe you can locate a replacement Button...

Peace, Great Laundry Days, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
 
Liquid Detergent Insert:

I just remembered that I happened to have the Owner's Manual of my 1985 Model Lady-K Washer & Dryer, so I can give you the Liquid Detergent Insert. It is: Part# 359269 and it is called the Liquid Detergent Cup Assembly {Serviced as a Complete Assembly}. Good luck with a search for this item, please be sure to let us know if/where you locate one of these.

Peace and Great Laundry Times, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
 
Nice finds!!!

I need to take a trip west lol.I dont have much luck fining things like that around here these days. Or if I do they are practicly way beyond restore lol. Congrats and many happy loads in that LK ;~).
Kenny
 
Great finds you have. The Kenmore is the same as the one I'm getting. Mine doesn't have the liquid detergent insert either. These pushbutton Kenmore's seem to be popping up everywhere lately.
 
Mine might need a water pump. The guy I bought it from said it didn't drain well. Maybe I will get lucky and it will turn out to be a clogged hose.
 
congrats!!!

love the pics!!!

thank God for people like us and thank God for Craigs List!
otherwise these old treasures would end up in the scrap heap!
and 30 bucks! can't beat it with a stick!
 
Tops

Check ebay, a couple weeks ago i posted a therad with a NOS whirlpool pump, Im not sure if its a correct fit I will try to find it again and post the link.
Ken
 
Actually, you're on the right track Kenny/Kenmore81, but that's not the right pump. There are four belt-drive pumps, 285317 in the ebay auction is for later machines with either manual filters or the basket mounted self-cleaners.

The proper pump for all that era Lady Ks that had the detergent dispensers is 350367.

I would exercise caution before I buy a pump however and determine if the lint filter is clogging. That is was common with this sort of filter.

TopLoader - That looks like a washer we discussed here a few weeks back. Was it in Iowa or Indiana? We discussed how you can remove the iron deposits from the porcelain tub.
 

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