Thread Number: 52578
1961 White Lady Kenmore Washer/Dryer Combo |
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Post# 748385 , Reply# 1   4/7/2014 at 09:41 (3,664 days old) by gashog7 ()   |   | |
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Pic of pullys |
Post# 748390 , Reply# 2   4/7/2014 at 10:04 (3,664 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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We have found a belt maker that can make the smaller round belt [ the one that is sitting on top of your machine ] the poly-vee blower belt is more of a challenge, but these seldom ever failed, if your is gone I may have a good used one.
These are very cool but complicated machines, you will likely have to do more than change these two belts to get much use out of this machine. I know these machines very well and have about 12 of them. E-mail me a contact phone # if you need more detailed help. John L. |
Post# 748411 , Reply# 3   4/7/2014 at 11:33 (3,664 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Small correction here: You are about 10 years off on the age of the combo, it looks more like a 1971 not 1961.
Also, the smaller (pump/blower drive) belt that will work, surprisingly is a Eureka upright vacuum belt. Yes you read that right! While the "standard duty" belt will work, the belt for the "commercial model" will last longer.
You should be able to get them at any vacuum store. Just ask for a conventional round Eureka/Sanitaire belt. You will have to really stretch it to get it on the pulley, but it will work.
I believe the grooved blower belt are NLA, but John (Combo52) will be able to give you better info on that one.
John is right, this machine will likely need a LOT more than just the two belts to be completely operational. I have two of these neither one works at the moment.
Kevin |
Post# 748534 , Reply# 5   4/7/2014 at 18:09 (3,664 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 748742 , Reply# 6   4/8/2014 at 19:56 (3,663 days old) by MixGuy (St. Martinville, Louisiana)   |   | |
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In reading the buttons I read Permanent Press. a 1961 washer would have said Wash & Wear, so I know it had to be a newer washer model. Is the dryer a gas or electric model? Hope you can located the belts and other parts needed to complete the restoration |