I wired up my gifted KD-11 today, dumped a bucket of hot water in it and let it sit for 20-30 minutes.  Powered it up and it ran fine, with a couple of caveats.

The issue I'm having is that the drain solenoid is not operating as it should.  Unfortunately for me this is a gravity drain model.  I have my small collection in the basement and a gravity drain may prove to be problematic.  But that is an issue for later.  What I found is that there is a small trickle of water running out of the drain during use, not enough to drain the tub while it's washing but a small stream regardless.  What part do I need to correct this?  I'd guess it's just a  rubber washer or plug that has dried out. 

The bigger issue is that the drain solenoid seem to be powered all the time.  With the machine off if I plug it in I hear a snap and a constant hum,  even when the pilot light is out and the door is open.  Somehow it's not de-energizing. Second issue is that it is not opening when the drain cycle is operating.  Not sure if it's a timer issue or a drain solenoid issue.

the racks are in perfect shape, interior I'd give an 7  or 8 out of 10.  Someone tried to seal up around the dryer mechanism and there is yellowed silicone caulk all around the unit.  I did not try the water valve, I suppose I could hook a garden hose to it, has a 3/4" fitting, but cold water isn't what I want.  I dumped a bit of Cascade commercial in it and ran a cycle and was surprised to see the amount of suds it created, not sure if I put too much in or if the strong pump just causes detergent to foam up.

Thanks, did not think about the overflow drain. 

I did note that it was a good idea as any stuck valve issue would simply drain away.  But if the solenoid stays energized all the time would that not prevent the overflow from going down the drain?  If the unit is hooked to a P trap I don't see any value in keeping the drain closed when the unit is not running.

Well  think I solved my problem.  Weird really.  Today I decided to check and see if any stray wires where shorting something and pulled the cover off the wiring box, all looked well.  Sat there looking at the drain solenoid, and something struck me as very wrong.  There was a second somewhat rusty spring going from the actuator to the white neutral connection on the solenoid.  Really could not understand that placement.

Due to it's placement it was pulling the drain closed and would effectively run the L1 neutral connection to ground.  Technically they are the same point electrically, but still.  Pulled the white wire out of the connection and disconnected the spring.  The drain fell to the open position.  Plugged the machine in and voilà no hum!  Turned the timer knob and the drain actuated as it should!

It would appear that that spring had been on the machine a long time, it's slightly rusty - does anyone know where it goes?  There is a main spring on the solenoid this is a smaller one.

Solving this it would appear I have a fully functional machine.  I guess my next question is what are the chances of finding a pump assembly so I can easily place it in my basement.  The drain line I added for the Whirlpool DW and the Duets is 24" off the floor so this is not going to drain.  Depending on where I put it odds are i could put a P trap on it and run a secondary drain line along the floor into the floor drain, the other drain goes to the sewer properly.  I guess there is no real need for a P trap if I drain it to the floor drain, odds are it will get very little use I suspect.