My new 1963 Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII set

[gelaundry4ever]

I like the idea

of 2 speeds: high-speed for sturdy cottons and everyday fabrics, and low-speed for knits, synthetics and delicates. Would this apply for heat too?

 

[maytag85]

Reply #80

Yes, the gentle speed has the 4500 watt output and the normal speed has the 5600 watt output. The high heat temperature will still work on the gentle speed but will take longer to reach 160F as opposed to the normal speed drying temperature. I will experiment to see how well the gentle speed dries things such as sheets compared to the normal speed drying temperature.

 

[maytag85]

Does anyone know where I can get this part? It’s apart of the pressure tube the leaves the tub.

 

[rickr]

FSP Whirlpool part, that has been obsolete for quite awhile now. I would suggest checking on eBay from time to time, or simply make one yourself. As long as the tube seals against the tub, and is the same approximate height and diameter, it should work.

 

[maytag85]

An update on my 1963 RCA Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII washer. Just got the baseplate painted and all I’ll have to do now is install the outer tub. Even got the inside of the cabinet painted with black engine enamel paint as well.

 

[maytag85]

Another update

There was a good used transmission on eBay that was too cheap to pass up since it was only $44.00. Only things I had to do was add oil and transfer the original wig wag and cam bars on to the newer transmission since the cam bars that were on the transmission were bent which more than likely was from shipping. Not sure what the new-err transmission is from but more than likely from the early to mid 80’s.

 

[maytag85]

Update

I got it all back together and it works! This is just a quick test to see how it works and yes the belt is slipping a little since it’s a spare belt I happened to have laying around.

 

[DADoES]

 
Old-style wigwag sounds ...

 

[maytag85]

Full cycle video of the 1963 RCA Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII washer

 

[eurekastar]

Nice Video!

Just curious -- do the automatic dispensers work properly? 

 

[appnut]

Sean, I really enjoyed the video. When you introduced the selected cycle, you simple said cycle #3, medium wash temp and wash for 8 minutes. My suggestion is to tell us what the cycle name is on the panel of the Whirlpool for each cycle you run. I like ou said you want to try and video each different wash cycle.

 

[maytag85]

Reply #89: the dispensers do work well but I always put some water in the dispensers when I am not using fabric softener or bleach to keep them cleaned

Reply #90: technically the cycle is a non-colorfast cycle but I just call it cycle #3 just for simplicity

 

[maytag85]

Another update on this machine, beginning the process of rebuilding the original transmission.

 

[casciomichael]

Transmission

Enjoyed reading this thread. Are you planning on reinstalling the original transmission after it is rebuilt? Or will you store it for future needs. Do you run the RCA’s more than the Maytags?

 

[maytag85]

I plan on reinstalling the transmission sometime in the near future after it’s all rebuilt but I’ll keep it on hand in the meantime in case if the transmission that’s in it develops a problem. The machines I am using at the moment are my 1973 May A606 and DG306 along with my Kenmore portable belt drive washer and my ‘63 Whirlpool has been running reliably but the water level switch decided to start acting up and that machine should be up and going as soon as the new water level switch arrives for it and it should be here by the end of next week.

 

[maytag85]

Another update, found the correct size of pulley for the transmission and now it’s working like it should . Definitely seems to drain and spin better with the correct pulley on the transmission.

 

[maytag85]

Here’s 44 minutes of old school Whirlpool Wig Wag

 

[DADoES]

 
Is the spin clutch grabbing too much?  Should spin acceleration cause the strain and mechanism slow-down seen at 27:30 and 38:15?

 

[maytag85]

It’s the one retainer clip on the clutch yoke that can be causing that and I’ve adjusted the clutch a dozen times and it’s adjusted to 2/16” rather than the 1/16” the Whirlpool repair master suggests. You’ll notice zip ties on the clutch yoke and I had to put those zip ties on to help hold down the clutch yoke so it doesn’t engage abruptly. Hopefully the issues with the clutch will be corrected once the original transmission is all rebuilt and that uses a small spring or some sort of retainer clip that holds down the clutch yoke.

 

[combo52]

Spin Clutch Is Grabbing Too Much, Reply # 97

Good eye Glenn, It is almost impossible to get a BD WP washer to engage and accelerate properly with the old style full face asbestos clutch lining. 

 

WP changed to the 3 pad clutches around 1968 and eliminated this problem, I never rebuild a WP BD machine without switching to this better clutch design, they just work so much better because it allows the belt [ and water pump ] to keep turning at full speed as the wash basket gets up to speed, this improvement is what kept later WP BD washers from suds-locking after the wash cycle.

 

John L.