Randy -
Yes, those are definitely Penta-Vanes in the last handful of photos. These are the original version (1973-1981); the 1981-1986 version is white and has a couple minor modifications that are hardly noticeable. The Penta-Swirl also came in both colors.
Although technically speaking any non-compact belt-drive agitator would fit in your machine (EXCEPT the original 1967-1972(ish) super-tall centerpost agitators which are too tall) I think most of them won't work unfortunately.
The problem with your machine, I am presuming anyway, is that if it has an original transmission (as lightly used as it looks I would be surprised if not), the agitator shaft is not compatible with splined agitators like the Pentas and anything made of Polypropylene. You'll be limited to bakelite 'tators like the Surgilator, and the two Roto-Swirls.
The easiest way to tell is to look at the drive block under your agitator - if it is metal, you can't use the plastic agitators. If it is plastic either in gray or creme color, then you can remove that and use any of the basic BD agitators. You'll need the proper caps and seals however that go with each agitator, in order to ensure your centerpost and bearings have the best chance of remaining dry.
Gordon[this post was last edited: 3/8/2011-22:45]
Yes, those are definitely Penta-Vanes in the last handful of photos. These are the original version (1973-1981); the 1981-1986 version is white and has a couple minor modifications that are hardly noticeable. The Penta-Swirl also came in both colors.
Although technically speaking any non-compact belt-drive agitator would fit in your machine (EXCEPT the original 1967-1972(ish) super-tall centerpost agitators which are too tall) I think most of them won't work unfortunately.
The problem with your machine, I am presuming anyway, is that if it has an original transmission (as lightly used as it looks I would be surprised if not), the agitator shaft is not compatible with splined agitators like the Pentas and anything made of Polypropylene. You'll be limited to bakelite 'tators like the Surgilator, and the two Roto-Swirls.
The easiest way to tell is to look at the drive block under your agitator - if it is metal, you can't use the plastic agitators. If it is plastic either in gray or creme color, then you can remove that and use any of the basic BD agitators. You'll need the proper caps and seals however that go with each agitator, in order to ensure your centerpost and bearings have the best chance of remaining dry.
Gordon[this post was last edited: 3/8/2011-22:45]
