My New Whirlpool

[DADoES]

 
As you noted on the parts diagram/listing, this style of filter was replaced by the four plugs (or two, depending how many holes are in the basket base).  There was no filter of any type on some models, not even the plugs.  You can remove the filter and leave it off if you wish.

 

[stricklybojack]

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There are four tabs that hold the filter to the wash basket; I broke one, three work just as well.
Here is a link to my thread on cleaning up a DD machine including discussion of the filter.

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?74042_18

 

[eurekastar]

Thanks!

Thanks for all the info! I would not have known about the retaining! I did get the retaining ring off; however, when I started lifting the filter out, it broke into three pieces. It was pretty brittle. Fortunately, the rust is pretty minor and limited to a few of the drain holes at the bottom around the perimeter. I think I'll order a new set of those fancy new filter plugs!

 

[eurekastar]

@ Stricklybojack

I really enjoyed looking through the thread of your restoration! Now I'm curious if my machine can take a one piece agitator!

 

[eurekastar]

Progress!

This photo makes me look like a messy repair technician (which I am!), but progress is being made! All the filth on the floor came from inside the machine. Tomorrow, I'll install the new neutral drain kit in the transmission and touch up some rusty spots on the spin basket, washer frame, and cabinet. If I have time, I'll proceed to touching up the paint on the cabinet.

By the time it's all done, I think these are the things that will be done.

1) Thorough cleaning and paint restoration
2) Rust abatement inside cabinet, spin basket, and frame
3) Install new agitator dogs
4) Install new motor coupler
5) Install new clutch assembly
6) Install neutral drain kit in transmission
7) Install new drive block and spanner nut
8) Install new fabric soften dispenser

I also purchased a new drain pump. However, the old pump is working just fine, with no signs of leaking. I also decided to change out the motor coupler and clutch assembly while I have it apart. Rust is pretty minimal throughout the washer. That's one of the benefits of living in a dry climate!

 

[eurekastar]

Success!!!

I installed the neutral drain kit yesterday and got the transmission installed today. It works as it should. HOWEVER, when it shifts into spin, it makes a brief growling noise but when it gets up to full spin speed the noise quickly goes away. I wonder if it's something I did in the transmission or if jostled something else around in the re-installation. I REALLY don't want to take the transmission apart again!

 

[whirlykenmore78]

They typically growl:

When doing neutral drain, this is normal. If you hear a rhythmic growl during the first increment after wash or rinse and it goes away after the motor stops/starts again to engage spin nothing is wrong. If there is another noise beyond this there may be a problem. Can you post a video to YT and post a link here so we can hear the noise?.
WK78

 

[eurekastar]

Thanks WK78

It is very brief, maybe 2 seconds...just as it shifts from neutral into spin. Once it starts spinning (after about 2 or 3 seconds), it goes away.

 

[eurekastar]

Video with sound

I uploaded a Youtube video of the washer shifting into spin. This is the Permanent Press Cycle. It first shifts into low speed spin, stops, then shifts into high speed spin. I didn't notice the noise until I installed the neutral drain kit. However, I suspect it's the clutch assembly.

http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1QtuFcJiYA&feature=youtu.be