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Thread Number: 4469
Diving into the Kelvy |
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| Post# 101561 1/3/2006 at 21:05 (6,681 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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| Post# 101565 , Reply# 1 1/3/2006 at 21:06 (6,681 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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| Post# 101566 , Reply# 2 1/3/2006 at 21:07 (6,681 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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| Post# 101587 , Reply# 3 1/3/2006 at 21:34 (6,681 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area) | ||
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Simply fantastic washer, so glad you saved it. Alas, the boot is missing as it the rubber button guard under where the agitator goes. I found a parts dealer last summer that had several new boots, let me see if I can located one for you in my stash. I think I have several of those now........ | ||
Post# 101609 , Reply# 6 1/3/2006 at 23:05 (6,681 days old) by swestoyz  (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Jimmy - You're a blessing!
If you have a spare boot, that would be fantastic! I do know that we found what I would call the base clamp, or what was left of it. It had rusted away and broke at the screw joint. It feels like there is a seal or a boot of some type on base as well that is pretty hard right now. I was surprised to see that grease fitting while Cory was cleaning it up! I don't think I would have ever thought I'd be using a grease gun on the Kelvy! The underside is very clean for being almost 50 years old now. I will need to get new belts for it, and also will look replace the hose from the pump to the drain hose fitting. Does this machine use a standard belt set that I can get through Grainger, or are they machine specific like Maytags? I feel like a kid in the candy store with this machine - the questions keep flowing out to learn more about it. I was just glad to see it clean up so nicely while I was working on the 1-18. A nice plus while we powered it up was hearing the timer motor turn the timeline - it was priceless! Feels good to save a beauty - just look at her with the lights off and the headlights on! Ben | ||
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Post# 101649 , Reply# 7 1/4/2006 at 08:45 (6,681 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 101938 , Reply# 8 1/5/2006 at 22:05 (6,679 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 101946 , Reply# 10 1/5/2006 at 22:36 (6,679 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Thanks for the advice Jimmy - I will definately take a look at the outer boot this weekend. I saw there were two bolts/screws on the back side of the top panel that hold the top on - anything else? From the bottom, the outer tub looks fantastic, like it could be brand new - but I'm sure some water will find any imperfections that my eyes cannot! Right now I'm just crossing my fingers, but I won't be surprised if I see a leak. I'll keep you guys posted! Ben | ||
| Post# 102118 , Reply# 11 1/6/2006 at 21:03 (6,678 days old) by filterflo (Chicago Area) | ||
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Hold tight for just a few more days Ben, I put the repair manual in the mail to you today. Its fairly detailed about some of the questions you may have, and gives a good idea of how to replace the belts, etc. Happy Kelvinating! | ||
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Post# 102122 , Reply# 12 1/6/2006 at 21:11 (6,678 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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