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Thread Number: 30867
belt drive kenmore problems again |
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| Post# 466139 9/28/2010 at 10:12 (4,952 days old) by cphifer5115 (Jackson, TN) | ||
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Post# 466145 , Reply# 1 9/28/2010 at 10:35 (4,952 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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BENT SPIN CAM BAR PLUNGER
When this happens you normally need to replace the control magnet assembly { wig - wag, I never liked that name it sounds childish ] as the frame around the control magnets is usually loose or broken and even if it appears OK the bushing that the plunger moves up and down in is worn. When this happens the plunger will cock as it tries to engage the cam bar and may bend again. The plunger on the cam bar also needs replacement, be sure to use the correct pin as its a hardened pin a regular cotter pin often won't last long.
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Post# 466150 , Reply# 2 9/28/2010 at 11:13 (4,952 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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I did this repair on an '85 WP washer.... A co-worker had an '85 WP washer that I believe, tried agitate and spin at the same time which caused everything to bind up (the motor burned through the belt). All I did was buy a new set of plungers and replace the broken one. Nothing appeared to be wrong with the control magnets so I left them alone. BTW, it's kind of a bugger to replace because you have to cut off the pin that goes through the cam bar (there's not a lot of room in there), but it is doable! The washer has been working fine for over a year now with no other problems. Kevin | ||
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Post# 466154 , Reply# 3 9/28/2010 at 11:29 (4,952 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Chris -
Just as John said, you have to replace the control magnet, the plunger, and the rivet/pin. You should also lubricate the track / pathway that the spin cam bar rides in while you're in there. There are two ways to buy a control magnet - bare, or with plungers and rivets. Get the later, the part number is 89814. To install, first you need to remove the old control magnet. Just remove the center screw and shimmy it off - you'll need to twist back and fourth while pulling up. Then, cut the pin on the bent plunger. This will allow you to take the plunger off. Take the new plunger from the kit, set it over the existing cam bar, and install the rivet and tinnerman through it and through the cam bar at the same time. Position the new control magnet over the two plungers. You might want to clean the right side plunger to remove carbon, etc. Slide the magnet onto the shaft while keeping the plungers engaged inside the magnet. Then tighten the magnet and re-connect the wires. If you get the wires confused, red goes on the left, yellow on the right. It doesn't matter where you put the white ones. Be sure to feed them properly through the hole in the magnet and use that black plastic collar they supply. Sounds easy enough? Gordon | ||
| Post# 466184 , Reply# 4 9/28/2010 at 14:04 (4,952 days old) by cphifer5115 (Jackson, TN) | ||
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| Post# 466185 , Reply# 5 9/28/2010 at 14:06 (4,952 days old) by cphifer5115 (Jackson, TN) | ||
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Post# 466205 , Reply# 6 9/28/2010 at 15:47 (4,952 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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| Post# 466209 , Reply# 7 9/28/2010 at 16:09 (4,952 days old) by cphifer5115 (Jackson, TN) | ||
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Post# 466210 , Reply# 8 9/28/2010 at 16:16 (4,952 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Chris -
I don't know the part numbers right off for the plunger or a plunger kit. Do you need it? I can get it from my catalog if you need it. You may already be aware, but I find SearsPartsDirect.com to be a real resource. I'm guessing that your model number is 110.82372110 (or 82372100). Sears has that and most other belt-drive models scanned and online (scans are of original parts lists) for you to browse. I use that to get a starting basis with part numbers that I can search for on ebay, at my parts house, etc. Gordon | ||
| Post# 466220 , Reply# 9 9/28/2010 at 17:01 (4,952 days old) by cphifer5115 (Jackson, TN) | ||
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Post# 466283 , Reply# 10 9/29/2010 at 03:44 (4,952 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Sears Parts Direct | ||
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