I'm somewhat experienced with direct-drive mechanisms ... but wondering if this discoloration on the clutch bell is indication of a problem. There's no grease/residue spattered inside the cabinet and top of the tranny is clean.
Whirlpool Catalyst Refurbish
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I'm somewhat experienced with direct-drive mechanisms ... but wondering if this discoloration on the clutch bell is indication of a problem. There's no grease/residue spattered inside the cabinet and top of the tranny is clean.
Agitator shaft & seal. The angle of the picture makes the spin tube ears look worse than they are.
Center post & spin tube seal. I'll wire-brush the center post and coat it up to the seal with POR-15. Should I do the same on the spin tube up to the agitator shaft seal?
Most of this is smutz that will largely clean off, but there's some rusting/pitting of the porcelain on the edge where the splash guard mounts. What's a method to treat this?
The machines (matching dryer included) were obtained via CraigsList. The seller discarded/replaced the set due to the washer failing to drain. I found the pump jammed with a sock or some such item.
I noticed when fetching them that the replacements are a Haier toploader and matching dryer.
mrb627
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Cool!
I anxiously await the completion of your restoration on these beauties.
Malcolm
I anxiously await the completion of your restoration on these beauties.
Malcolm
Haier?
They replaced a Catalyst set with a Haier? You've got to be kidding! Catalysts were from the early 2000s weren't they? Not that old of a machine and high end. And replaced due to a jammed pump! That's like replacing a Caddy with a Kia just because the old car's battery died.
They replaced a Catalyst set with a Haier? You've got to be kidding! Catalysts were from the early 2000s weren't they? Not that old of a machine and high end. And replaced due to a jammed pump! That's like replacing a Caddy with a Kia just because the old car's battery died.
surgilator_68
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I would replace the basket drive. Those ears are too worn to sustain spinning for any length of time. You'll also need a new drive block. You'll also have to sand down the pitting on the agi shaft to pull the trans out of the basket drive. If you pull it all apart you can check the clutch lining for wear. If it's down to the rivets then it needs a new clutch. That one is the 6 pad. Make sure you add some turbine oil to the main bearings when you reassemble it.
Thanks, Jason! Upon closer exam of the drive block, the notches are worn more than I'd noticed. I'm sure the basket had been slipping and there are also a couple mild scrapes where it had rubbed on bottom of the tub. This project has turned much more expensive than I anticipated, but I suppose either do it properly or not at all.
surgilator_68
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See if you can find a cheap DD at the thrift store or CL to get parts from.
Dirty tub.
Water valves.
Hoses.
OOB and diverter.
Recirculation pressure dome.
Control board and recirculation pressure switch.
Operating pressure switch.
Reassembly.
Tub, motor & pump.
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