What's this noise?

[blockeight88]

I finally got my Kenmore Ultra Fabric Care washer/dryer set from 1994. I just replaced the pup today with a brand new one. I'm not sure what this noise is? I'm thinking it may possibly be the transmission? Any help would greatly be appreciated. I do plan on making this machine like new. The noise kind of sounds like the agitator dogs, but I don't think it's that, since I just replaced them.

 

[Unimatic1140]

You have the video set to private so only you can see it unfortunately.

 

[blockeight88]

My apologies, try now.

 

[blockeight88]

The noise is more audible on low agitation.

 

[blockeight88]

Maybe the start of a bad motor coupler?

 

[ryner1988]

Has anything been refurbished on this machine at all, or are all parts original?

 

[blockeight88]

Everything is original on the machine, which is nice considering it's age (1994). I was thinking it might be the motor coupler going bad. But that's ok because when I rebuild the transmission, I'll be replacing that anway.

 

[blockeight88]

It's also making the noise on low spin. I was told the clutch was replaced, but I have yet to confirm.

 

[ryner1988]

Could be bad bearings, although I've heard that is more of a screeching rather than the squeak this machine is making. I'd be inclined to think it's coming from the gearcase.

Are you going to just replace the entire gearcase, or rebuild that one?

Definitely would recommend replacing the coupler and upgrading to a heavy-duty 6-pad clutch.

 

[blockeight88]

I'm going to replace the entire gearcase. Do you have a link for a heavy duty 6 pad clutch?

 

[ryner1988]

WP8299642 Whirlpool Washer Heavy Duty Clutch Assembly

8299642 Whirlpool Washer Clutch Assembly. Replaces AP3120590, 8299643, 831493, AH394402, EA394402, PS394402. Fits several models. Click MORE DETAILS for specific model coverage.

www.genuineapplianceparts.com

 

[blockeight88]

Thanks for the link. Anyone else able to confirm Thai issue is either the motor coupler going bad or the gear case?

 

[combo52]

Strange noise

It’s not the drive coupling, and probably not the transmission, to me it sounds like something loose getting in the pump and rattling around a bit.

Would recommend not worrying about it just keep using it and see if the problem gets better or worse if it’s something in the pump, it’ll probably go away.

John

 

[blockeight88]

Thanks John. It started just when I replaced the pump with a brand new one. Maybe I should put the old original pump back in.

 

[blockeight88]

Switching the pump back to the original resolved the issue. I guess the new pump was defective. Oh well. Thanks everyone for your input. It's always super appreciated.

 

[blockeight88]

I can confirm the noise is back with the original pump. So it’s gotta be the coupler or gearcase