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[kenmore1978]

timer integral motor protector

I've never heard of a motor protector being built into the timer, everyone I've seen is either totally separate i.e. Frigidaire, or built into the motor itself. You learn something new all the time.
Ah, the fascination of mechanical things....

 

[christfr]

still no luck

ok here we go again. i put the orig timer back in to the machine after replacing its little elec motor adj the belts and still the same problem. the machine will run fine dry but will not stay running under any load. would a bad changer cause this or maybe the motor is on its last leg? when the machine has water in it and is trying to turn it slows down to what i think is its proper speed and now the motor starts clicking and the timer kicks off. if it will stay running long enough the motor will get hot to the touch. i checked the wiring to what it says in the service manual and it all looks like its correct. could the motor just not be strong enough anymore?

 

[coldspot66]

I may have asked this before, but are you using a long extension cord?

 

[christfr]

no cord

no actually the orig cord had been repaired so i replaced it.
and plug it into the wall. im wondering if either the motor is going bad and cant take the load or the changer has something to do with it. but the drum turns freely nothing binding. im just at a loss

 

[coldspot66]

Sounds like a weak motor. You could put an ammeter around one of the wires to the motor to see how much current it draws b4 it kicks off. Compare that to the current draw on the model tag.
I had a maytag washer motor that would click on and off when starting in spin with a full tub of water on SLOW speed. Changed the motor and it was fine.

 

[christfr]

cant hurt

well i guess thats the next step. i guess it cant hurt. i have put enough time and money into this one to stop now. ha ha i want so much to get this one up and running. its my fav machine and the one that has given me the most trouble. well that is until i tear into the wo-65 later in the month. thanks for all the advice and help chris