Wig wag and Superba

[fltcoils]

I was at the Mishwaka IN ReStore looking for new storm door hinges.

There's a superba kds21, kinda limed up and the upper rack is not so great on the left rail. It's light tan color. $25

Out back I was looking at stuf by the dumpster. From reading here I recognized the upended washer as a belt drive whirlpool. The wig wag and tranny and clutch/brake were not rusted. Moving the belt moved the motor armature. The panel looked like my moms '92 DD kenmore. The inner basket looked good, and it had a 2 story agitator, the ratcheting kind. It had 2 tubes running from the top down the sides, perhaps bleach dispensers?

Are these belt drives worth having, these newer ones I mean? Do they rust the outer basket tubes as bad as the '50s machines?

I was tempted this afternoon, tempted to hear that wig wag sound, ....but left it there. After all, the washers inside, dd whirlpools, are going for $185 and stink literally. I figured this one must be really bad to be outside on it's face by the dumpster.

I'd need some encouragement to get this.

It would be for my mom to use on her back porch.

 

[volvoguy87]

Belt Drives.

It would be a good machine for practicing and belt drive parts (pump, BASEPLATE, etc.

If you can get for free or a scrap price, it would be a good washer. They do wash well and are quite gentile on fabrics. Kenmoreguy64 is the resident belt drive expert here. Let's see what he says.

I say go for it,
Dave

 

[danemodsandy]

The Stinkin' Truth

For some reason, DD Whirlys do that. It's a lint and crud buildup on the outer tub, and it can get pretty heavy.

I remember it well from mine.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

fltcoils / Bill -

I am not aware of any universal or common rust issues on belt-drive machines, though they can develop rust holes in outer tubs especially if the machine is not level long term and water is allowed to sit in it away from the drain outlet.

Most used appliance stores are no longer rebuilding or repairing belt-drive machines simply due to their age and cost of parts. I have noted a few being re-sold that were very nice or not broken, as the supply of good machines for these stores has become short in the tight economy, but most are still being discarded without even being checked.

Chances are the store just didn't want to mess with that machine. I think most of us here would much rather have and use it as compared to the newer stuff the store had on the floor.

I'd grab it (it's probably free or nearly so) and see what it does. I don't think you have much to loose.

Good luck!

Gordon

P.S. - MANY thanks for the kind words Dave!