Westinghouse L110 Washer Woes...or Not Getting One's Bearings

[turquoisedude]

It never fails... My restorations always seem to get hung up on what should be a simple step.   In this case, I still cannot get the wash/spin basket out of the outer tub.  I've not run into this with any of the Westys I've worked on. 

 

Here's the story so far:  the tub bearing was known to be bad but to get to it, the wash/spin tub has to come out.  This one will not budge.  I've tried penetrating oils (first PB Blaster, then Aerokroil) with no success.  I left the Aerokroil soaking for 3 days, but nothing has been happening.  

 

I fear that the wash/spin tub shaft is fused to the inner part of the bearing.  Notice on the picture of the new one there is an inner metal ring.  When I spin the wash/spin tub on the L110, I notice that this ring spins also (see picture 3).  I can't help but think that's not good.... 

 

My next thought is to try a torch; I also figure it will need some persuasion.  I am afraid of pounding on the tub shaft, though.  I don't want to damage the end of the shaft where the drive pulley is attached. 

 

Has anyone ever run into something like this with a Westinghouse Laundromat before?  If so, how'd you get the tub out?  All suggestions, ideas, and techniques are welcome. 

 

 

[swestoyz]

Heat, my friend, heat. We’d be lost without it.

And what ever you do don’t pound or use force on the threads. With that being said you may need to devise a sleeve to pull up on the bearing if you can’t get a three jaw puller on there.

Ben

 

[turquoisedude]

Thanks, Ben.  I figured this was the logical next step.  I also have the feeling that when I get the tub out, the inner bearing ring is going to be stuck on the shaft.  Wheeee!

 

[combo52]

Stuck Shaft On A SF WH Washer

Hi Paul, the inner ring of the bearing is supposed to turn with the shaft.

 

Could you post a close-up of picture #2, something does not look right.

 

You basically have to force the shaft out with a press and yes the inner bearing may come out with the shaft.

 

I have an extra tub and shaft I don't need from an earlier SF from a machine I recycled last year that no one wanted.

 

John L.

 

[turquoisedude]

John, this is the best close-up I could get of the bearing and shaft.  I am a lousy photographer.... 

 

Thank you for letting me know about the spare tub!  I have a sneaking suspicion that I may wind up needing that.