thanks for the info akronman
both on the pump on e bay and the parts store in akron. I did pull up 2 previous threads done by you and me, #41424 and #49864. enjoyed your's and also re-looking at mine.
can't find the model # for my machine handy but do remember i was told here that my machine was a later model solid tub from the 70's. once weather warms up I will pull machine out, remove front and look for it, too cold here in cinti right now, my laundry room is basically unheated. not freezing but cold!
yogitunes, thanks for info on pump direction. from looking at new pump on e bay and pics on mine from my thread 41424 it does look like mine pumps in an opposite direction from the one on e bay.