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My WP Belt Drive Won't Stop Spinning!
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Post# 581608   3/10/2012 at 18:59 (4,400 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        

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I'm working on a 1983 Kenmore 70 Series and I just reinstalled the transmission and a new basket drive after a bearing job. Now, all it wants to do is spin. I can hear the solenoid on the wig wag clicking, but it has no effect on the spinning.

For whatever it's worth, the spring between the transmission and the basket drive yoke looks a little bent out of shape at one end. Would that cause this issue?

As a side note, I have bought some POR-15 for the centerpost and some areas of the cabinet. Any tips on how best to apply it? How many coats? Can I paint over it with Whirlpool spray paint to match the cabinet?

Help please!
Dave





Post# 581619 , Reply# 1   3/10/2012 at 19:51 (4,400 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia)        
Por 15

Hi! Dave you can paint over por 15,I used it on my inner tub of my 55 frogeye,its really great paint make sure the areas are free of grease and clean I used laquer thinner to clean the areas to paint,went over it a few times,and after with clean cloths.When using both be in a well ventilated area.Away from hotwater heaters and furnaces.Try John Lafever or Kenmore 64 with your spinning problem.Thanks Bobby

Post# 581631 , Reply# 2   3/10/2012 at 21:45 (4,400 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
Thanks Bobby.

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I installed a new-to-me basket drive. The transmission and basket drive assembly seated properly, but could the upper brake drum be out of adjustment? I can take it out, compress the springs a bit and tighten the set screw if it's off.

The spin cam slides when it's supposed to and the yoke does drop some when spin is supposed to engage, but during agitation when the yoke is raised, it still spins.

Joy!
Dave


Post# 581699 , Reply# 3   3/11/2012 at 10:54 (4,399 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)        

Sounds like you need to back off the adjustment nut or add steel washers on the long bolt that raises and lowers the yoke via the spin cam bar. The clutch lining is too close to the spin pulley, causing spin in agitation. Hope this helps!

Post# 581759 , Reply# 4   3/11/2012 at 17:48 (4,399 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
Bingo!

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The shim washers fell off the transmission. I got some new ones and all spins well now.

Now for some POR-15 and reassembly.
Dave



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