Definately needs a new belt, and you have to make sure there are no chunks of belt material on any of the pulleys...prolly just on the motor pulley. Changing the belt is a little involved, since one belt goes around all the pulleys. The directions are on the back of the bag of the new belt.(I think)
Why do I get myself into these things?
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Hi Jamie, wow that is a beautiful Kenmore, congratulations!!! Yes it does sound like a new belt is needed. Part # 95405.
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I think you have got a bargain. You just need a new belt and cross your fingers it should be fine. It is about the hardest machine around to change a belt so you are about to develop some new skills. Lucky You!!!
Chris.
I think you have got a bargain. You just need a new belt and cross your fingers it should be fine. It is about the hardest machine around to change a belt so you are about to develop some new skills. Lucky You!!!
Chris.
This is why it is always a good idea to start a new to you washer in spin. Bill & Bob, two Maytag service & sales guys who hired John looooooong ago and taught him a lot, once delivered a brand new Maytag, installed it and started it filling in the wash portion of the timer. Well, it filled and than did nothing. Getting sweaty, they advanced the timer to damp dry and pulled. Again, nothing. The motor was dead and it was not yet the day of the removable front panel. At least the drain hose came out at the bottom of the machine . From that experience they learned to see if the motor and pump worked before ever putting water into a washer.
Fun machine, Jamie! You'll love playing with the Vari-Flex agitator.
Congratulations Jaime, you've got a very handsome Kenmore there. Once you get it up and running you'll discover that it is really a good performer and a neat sounding Kenmore. AND that full console width flourescent light is great for illuminating the tub and washing at night in low light.
I've put mine into semi-retirement to make room for the 53.
Let us know the outcome.
Dick_S.
I've put mine into semi-retirement to make room for the 53.
Let us know the outcome.
Dick_S.
Okay, I've got the new belt, BUT I can't get the transmission gearcase brace nuts to move at ALL!!! There is a bit of the screw sticking out on each, so I know it's right handed threads, but they won't budge! There is no rust or corrosion of any kind on them, they just seemed to be really tight! Any ideas? I already just about broke my socket wrench trying to get it off!
P.S. Thanks for the kind comments everyone!!! I'm very excited to get this machine going again!!!
P.S. Thanks for the kind comments everyone!!! I'm very excited to get this machine going again!!!
Here's one of those stupid nuts that just doesn't wanna come off!
Try a deep 1/2" socket and soak with penetrating oil. The upper right had corner one is usually the toughest to remove.
Oh my! Is that a suds-saver valve I see?
Yup Glen, that's a sudsaver that will most likely never be used... lol! Anyway, I FINALLY got the new belt on after THREE HOURS of labor trying to get the damn thing to do what I wanted it to. SOOOO, I put it back together, plugged it in and put it on drain..... 
IT WORKS!!! YAY!!!! However, there is a loud buzzing noise, which I'm certain is the suds solenoid, that can easily be fixed, but the next issue which I just noticed is that there is a HUGE leak.... since there is no bottom on the machine, I can tell it's coming from the front left corner... Is that where the water level hose goes? I REALLY want to avoid hauling it back out to work on it, how do I remove the top? Also, it seems that the hidden lid switch isn't something new.. I can't find it!!! It's no where to be seen on the lid, I'm guessing that getting the top off will help me locate and dismantle it. Other than that and waiting for the new light bulb to be delivered, it's complete!!! YAY!!!!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP!!!!!!! I SOOOO missed hearing that Kenmore whine, now I'm a little closer, I just gotta get rid of that damn buzzing! lol
-Jamie
IT WORKS!!! YAY!!!! However, there is a loud buzzing noise, which I'm certain is the suds solenoid, that can easily be fixed, but the next issue which I just noticed is that there is a HUGE leak.... since there is no bottom on the machine, I can tell it's coming from the front left corner... Is that where the water level hose goes? I REALLY want to avoid hauling it back out to work on it, how do I remove the top? Also, it seems that the hidden lid switch isn't something new.. I can't find it!!! It's no where to be seen on the lid, I'm guessing that getting the top off will help me locate and dismantle it. Other than that and waiting for the new light bulb to be delivered, it's complete!!! YAY!!!!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP!!!!!!! I SOOOO missed hearing that Kenmore whine, now I'm a little closer, I just gotta get rid of that damn buzzing! lol-Jamie
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Hi Jamie,
With my '61 Kenmore, it buzzed if the belt was too tight. Just something to note in case it's not the suds-saver.
Also, the leak may be caused by a bad doughnut seal (it's a rubber bushing-thing between the outer tub and the centershaft), which--at least up until I tried a year ago--was pretty easily available from Sears.
Best of luck with that! It's a gorgeous find, and congrats on getting the belt on--I used up all my obscenities doing that on the '61 myself.
Nate
Hi Jamie,
With my '61 Kenmore, it buzzed if the belt was too tight. Just something to note in case it's not the suds-saver.
Also, the leak may be caused by a bad doughnut seal (it's a rubber bushing-thing between the outer tub and the centershaft), which--at least up until I tried a year ago--was pretty easily available from Sears.
Best of luck with that! It's a gorgeous find, and congrats on getting the belt on--I used up all my obscenities doing that on the '61 myself.
Nate
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YAY, glad it works! I don't think the buzzing is coming from the diverter valve...have you properly adjusted the belt tension yet? It should flex about 1/2" in either direction with approximately 6 lbs. of force (finger pressure).
As for the leak, it could be coming from a number of different places. Best thing is to run it with the back panel off so you can easily see where it is.
The hidden lid switch is a mercury switch. You'll see it attached to the lid stop when you raise the top. Just remove it, and tie the two wires together (with tape, of course), and that will solve the problem.
As for the leak, it could be coming from a number of different places. Best thing is to run it with the back panel off so you can easily see where it is.
The hidden lid switch is a mercury switch. You'll see it attached to the lid stop when you raise the top. Just remove it, and tie the two wires together (with tape, of course), and that will solve the problem.
Front left could be the dispenser hose. Water level connects to the tub at the right rear. Depending on how the hoses connect (either one), the inner basket might have to pulled to change them. Old style water level pressure hose, before a plastic air dome was used, the hose passed through from inside the tub, kind of like that recirculation hose on Robert's Whirlpool combo.
If the mercury switch isn't attached to the lid hinge, it may have fallen off and is dangling inside the cabinet if the hinge bracket rusted.
If the mercury switch isn't attached to the lid hinge, it may have fallen off and is dangling inside the cabinet if the hinge bracket rusted.
Well, nevermind about the top, I figured that out. lol! BUT here is the source of the leakage, appears to be a time release for the bleach dispenser and possiby fabric softener as there are two compartments. The leak is where the hose connects to the outer drum... This is gonna be very hard to get to... Any ideas? Austin, I couldn't adjust the bel tension, even after I loosened the motor mount screws to adjust that it wouldn't move. But, the buzzing doesn't happen 100% of the time. It's kinda like the way the bendix pump solenoid responds, sometimes it buzzes, sometimes it doesn't....
See above. The dispenser hose may pass through the tub from inside, in which case you have to pull the basket. Is there a clamp at the tub on the outside? If not, then it's from inside.
Annnnnnnnnnnnnd here's where I get stuck, seems to always happen to me. I can never convince Kenmore agitators to come out... What do I do? and then more imporantly, how do I get the tub out after the agitator is out?
Nice mo-chine!
That doesn't have an out of balance solenoid that would be buzzing,does it?
kennyGF
That doesn't have an out of balance solenoid that would be buzzing,does it?
kennyGF
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rust buster & prayer
That agitator has the fine toothed splined agitator shaft, which often tends to rust in place inside those gold colored agitators.
Put some rust buster or liquid wrench down the center hole in the agitator, filling it most likely. Let that set overnight and try it again in the morning. Just grab the skirt at the bottom and wiggling side to side, pull straight up. Do not hit yourself with the thing when it finally does come off. If you can get an Agi-tamer, this would be a good one to use it on.
Also, if you do not plan on using the suds saver valve, take off one wire to it and tape it safely to prevent shorts and shocks, and that'll make the big buzzing noise quit.
Neat looking machine, without a doubt.
Remember what Tom said for future project - ALWAYS put them into the pump out and spin FIRST before going any further. Very wise advice.
Good luck with it.
Bob
That agitator has the fine toothed splined agitator shaft, which often tends to rust in place inside those gold colored agitators.
Put some rust buster or liquid wrench down the center hole in the agitator, filling it most likely. Let that set overnight and try it again in the morning. Just grab the skirt at the bottom and wiggling side to side, pull straight up. Do not hit yourself with the thing when it finally does come off. If you can get an Agi-tamer, this would be a good one to use it on.
Also, if you do not plan on using the suds saver valve, take off one wire to it and tape it safely to prevent shorts and shocks, and that'll make the big buzzing noise quit.
Neat looking machine, without a doubt.
Remember what Tom said for future project - ALWAYS put them into the pump out and spin FIRST before going any further. Very wise advice.
Good luck with it.
Bob
