good-shepherd
Well-known member
There was no crumbling rust. Verdict?
Appears to be some rust pitting on the agitator shaft.
Could try cleaning it up with very fine sand paper followed by epoxy paint, but may not last as mentioned. (Scotch Brite pads are good for polishing up the trans case where the bearing sleeve rides).
At least the machine will be easy to disassemble next time... Put some vaseline or silicone grease on the agitator splines so it doesn't get stuck again. Also, a good idea to lube the damper pads while the tub is off, they're probably in rough shape as well.
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?54335
Appears to be some rust pitting on the agitator shaft.
Could try cleaning it up with very fine sand paper followed by epoxy paint, but may not last as mentioned. (Scotch Brite pads are good for polishing up the trans case where the bearing sleeve rides).
At least the machine will be easy to disassemble next time... Put some vaseline or silicone grease on the agitator splines so it doesn't get stuck again. Also, a good idea to lube the damper pads while the tub is off, they're probably in rough shape as well.
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?54335