Needed: RCA Whirlpool Worm Shaft Seal

[bobbi]

We have what we believe is a 1964 wringer washer that we refurbished, and it's been working great....except it has been leaking gear oil every time I use it. We opened the transmission and it looks like this worm shaft seal is misshapen, leading to leaking.

A search on eBay and Google has yeilded nothing. Anyone know where we might be able to get something like this? We do have an email in to DavesRepair.com.


Model #: LMW6700W-0
Serial #: 02043 CA26
Seal Part #: IPC 57036

 

[tomturbomatic]

You might check with Modern Parts in Parma, Ohio.

 

[combo52]

SHAFT OIL SEAL FOR A WP WW TRANSMISSION

First I would look up the WP part # if you are searching appliance companies that might have an orignal part in their stock.

 

I would also check with companies that specialize in oil seals etc, the old oil seal # you have might help them and last you may have to measure the shaft and opening the seal is pressed into and find something that fits.

 

I think that you will find something that works.

 

John L.

 

[bobbi]

Thank you for the replies. For now, we've heated the
seal in boiling water and reshaped it. So far, so good. That should hold us over until a replacement is found.

 

[kb0nes]

As John mentioned above, if you can't find an original part most any typical shaft seal should work fine. In many cases the factory part is just a common off the shelf part anyhow.

If you can measure the shaft diameter and the bore it fits in most any bearing shop should be able to fit a common size.

McMaster Carr has a number of sizes you can peruse here:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#rotary-seals/=yq86wf

Perhaps you will see something familiar there!

 

[jetcone]

Nice link

Phil !!