WANTED: Whirlpool Belt Drive Washer

[jessed]

I am looking for a vintage Whirlpool belt drive washer with the magic mix filter. I have a LVB5300W1. I like the timer and cycle selections in the little counsel on the right side. If anyone has a washer similar to this in the PA NY or OH area please leave me know.

 

[volvoguy87]

Pics.

Please post a pic of your washer. I'll see if I have anything similar in Cincinnati.

Dave

 

[DADoES]

 
LVB is a 24" model (1970 year), yes?

 

[yogitunes]

I think this is what Jesse is searching for....

as am I, it was the first belt drive I ever got to work on....I think it falls around a 1964ish model...

 

[jessed]

That is what I’m looking for. Mine is after the RCA went away but I would love to have one with the RCA on it.

 

[jessed]

Here is the washer I currently have. I’m looking to get a whirlpool belt drive to replace my GE Filter Flo. A RCA era one would be great!

 

[jessed]

Has anyone found anything yet?

 

[combo52]

WP Belt Drive Washer

Hi Jessie, I posted a 1985 next to TOL WP a few months ago that is fully rebuilt and ready to go for $400 and still have it.

 

What are you looking for and what are you willing to spend ?

 

John

 

[jessed]

I would really like to get a rca era washer. I like the style like I have with the timer controls all off to one side. I want the magic mix filter too.

 

[volvoguy87]

I have a newer version.

It needs a fair bit of work. It's a white 1970s regular capacity, suds saver, and it's a lower MOL machine. It has the controls in a big bump-out on the right side. I'll try and get a pic or two when I'm home, but I'd imagine it's about a decade newer than you'd like.

Dave

 

[jessed]

I would like to see the pics when you get a chance. What all do you know is wrong with it?

 

[jessed]

I am working on restoring my whirlpool since it needs new bearings anyway. I was wondering if anyone could help walk me through getting the basket out of the outer tub so I can clean and check for rust issues and address them.

Thanks for any help in advance!

 

[yogitunes]

there are vids all over Youtube for repairing just about any Kenmore/Whirlpool wigwag/belt drive machine....not a lot is different from model to model...

even here in AWO, there are step by step threads for repairs....thats what the Searchalator is all about....

 

[thomasortega]

WOW!

I didn't know Whirlpool had 24 inch models here in the USA.

The last washer posted above looks so Brastemp-ish.

 

[jessed]

Here is the top of the agitator that I can’t get off.

 

[lorainfurniture]

Try this

https://amzn.to/3aERH64

Wedge these underneath and inflate. Once pumped up start dumping HOT water on the agitator. It will pop off.

https://amzn.to/3aERH64

 

[jessed]

I wasn’t sure if there was another but to take off or if it is just the agitator cap

 

[jessed]

*nut

 

[jessed]

Well I finally got the agitator off!

Now how do I get the top of the two tubs off I read about clips but I don’t seem to see any on my machine.

Thanks
Jesse

 

[combo52]

RemovingThe Tub-Cover On A 24"BD WP

Hi Jessie, just remove the snubber spring and pad, disconnect the inlet hose and the cover just pulls up and off, the 24" models did not use clips it was just a friction fit between the cover and the outer tub with the rubber seal.

 

John L.

 

[jessed]

Is there anyone that has or knows where I can get a new rubber tub ring seal? Mine is rotted and coming apart in places. From what I can tell it is part 54141

I cannot seem to find it available or on ebay.

Thanks

 

[combo52]

Top Tub Cover Gasket For A 24" WP BD Washer

Hi Jessie, you may have to glue it back together and in place when you are ready to reassemble the washer after rebuilding, WP has not used this part since around 1970, even if you find a NOS one it might not be in such great shape.

 

John L.

 

[supersurgilator]

John, do you have any pics of your 1985? I've been searching for an early 80's belt drive.

 

[combo52]

Rebuilt Early 80s WP BD Washer

Hi Jessie, I sold one of the early 80s BD washers that we had completely gone over, I have another one that we still need to go over that is in very good condition. I think it is an LA7680 which is a higher end super capacity 29" model. It came from a house where it was located on an upper floor so it has no rust and it literally had one older lady that ever used it. $400

 

We also have an almond pair of LFA7800 and LFE7800 that are completely restored and running ready to go to a good home. the machines have no rust, and we even installed a SS centerpost sleeve in it while rebuilding, pair price $600

 

Machines can be picked up in Beltsville Md.

 

John L.