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Post# 572427   1/30/2012 at 14:33 (4,441 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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question for the experts....and I have heard about someting like this, but never had this issue until now.....

changing a belt on a Kenmore......unscrewed the tranny bolts too far, and the spin drive slid out with the tranny to slide the belt over and under.....this little BALL-BERING popped out onto the floor........WHERE does it go?.....there is a little hole on the side of the agitation post....but not sure if it goes there....want to make sure before I re-assemble it....

HELP!


Thanks





Post# 572436 , Reply# 1   1/30/2012 at 15:05 (4,441 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)        

That ball nestles in a hole in the agitator shaft. Then slide the plastic "T" bearing down around it to hold it there. There is a cutout on the bottom of that plastic "T" bearing that holds the ball in place.

Post# 572440 , Reply# 2   1/30/2012 at 15:13 (4,441 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
Dropping your ball bearing...

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If your ball (bearing) is dropping to the floor, I don't see what the problem is. Sorry had to do it lol.

Post# 572443 , Reply# 3   1/30/2012 at 15:18 (4,441 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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Thanks guys.....I wanted to make sure that is where it went....now I am good




Brian....LMAO......I wouldn't expect anything less from you......




This post was last edited 01/30/2012 at 15:55
Post# 572450 , Reply# 4   1/30/2012 at 15:56 (4,441 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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she's up and running......purrrrrrrrrring like a kitten

Post# 572451 , Reply# 5   1/30/2012 at 16:03 (4,441 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Martin -

For future knowledge, that pesky little T-bearing ball can be a pain and has caused MANY a re-do for people, including me.

If you put a little white lithium or rykon grease in the agitator shaft hole, the ball won't fall out in the re-install process or if things come apart when the trans is being installed, etc.

GLAD to know the machine is up, running, and apparently happy!

G


Post# 572453 , Reply# 6   1/30/2012 at 16:12 (4,441 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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I got everything working so far..........the pump has a little chatter, will need replaced later.......and of course the bleach dispenser is cracked.......but other than that, everything seems to work.....running loads as we speak.....

Post# 572457 , Reply# 7   1/30/2012 at 16:26 (4,441 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Yaa Martin I can't wait to see and hear the Kenny.
Try ( TOWEL ) Wash I think it was bogus just changed the time a little
nothing else I notice.
See what you think ?



Darren k.


Post# 572508 , Reply# 8   1/30/2012 at 20:26 (4,440 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
REPLACING BELTS ON FULL SIZE WP BUILT BD WASHERS

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I never drop the transmission to do this, on older machines this is more likely to further damage the top agitator and spin tube seals by sliding the rusted and corroded shafts down and back up bringing rust and moisture down to the top bearings. To me it is much easier to slide the spin cam bar back out of the clutch control rod allowing the clutch control rod to drop and install the belt this way. You only have to remove the one transmission bolt with the spacer to replace the belt. The suggested procedure on the bag that the belt comes is fine for newer machines, although it is still harder than my way, and presents its own problems as you found out.


Post# 572513 , Reply# 9   1/30/2012 at 20:48 (4,440 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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Thanks John

I will keep this in mind for next time....and try it out.....seems simple enough....and less to go thru......and yet funny, never thought about it any other way......

learn something new everyday



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