Thread Number: 52852
1977 Kenmore 70 series washer problems...HELP! |
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Post# 751765 , Reply# 1   4/21/2014 at 22:32 (3,650 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 751902 , Reply# 2   4/22/2014 at 11:10 (3,650 days old) by hearron65 ()   |   | |
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Thanks for the nice encouraging words. I hope It really is something simple. Scotty |
Post# 751905 , Reply# 3   4/22/2014 at 11:47 (3,650 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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I would probably start by taking the belt off the pulleys to see if anything is binding, especially the pump.....
are there certain times its seems to drag and be slow?..... how about during neutral?...... first of all, for a vintage treasured set, I wouldn't let anyone touch it!...lesson learned we hope.....no one will appreciate or take care of it the way you would... |
Post# 751917 , Reply# 4   4/22/2014 at 12:32 (3,650 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Hi Scotty,
You mentioned you tightened the belt some, try tightening it more. As I remember it should be fairly tight, but not super tight.
With the rear access panel removed, press the belt between the two pulleys with light - medium pressure(??). The belt should deflect only about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch at the most.
I hope this helps! Kevin |
Post# 751970 , Reply# 5   4/22/2014 at 17:28 (3,650 days old) by hearron65 ()   |   | |
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Thanks for the nice encouraging words. I hope It really is something simple. Scotty |
Post# 751971 , Reply# 6   4/22/2014 at 17:35 (3,650 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 752028 , Reply# 7   4/22/2014 at 21:14 (3,650 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Are you or especially your friend missing some laundry, such as a sock or a pair of undies?
You say your friend overloaded the washer and its performance deteriorated from that point on, is that right? I can't think of anything than one or a few overloads would cause, unless the machine was VERY borderline anyway. HOWEVER, a small item could get in between the basket and outer tub, especially during an overload. It would soon cause spin issues because there is not a lot of room between the wash basket and outer tub. As this item works its way gradually down to the tub outlet, it would interfere with drainage. Not all that long ago one of my Craigslist finds revealed a sock in the pump, which had been there for over 30 years. The machine sat in a garage unused because this sock had completely disabled the then very young machine. Definitely the belt should be snug, NOT guitar-string tight however. What is the model number of your machine? I would like to look-up the filter configuration, etc. Finally, Coffee is VERY RARE from this era. I have seen perhaps one coffee washer for sale since we've been posting Craigslist ads here. I rebuilt and sold a 1977 Kenmore 80 in Coffee back in the early 1990s. It was a beautiful machine. I have a 1976 Coffee dryer, but no matches have come up to get for it. I think once Almond arrived, most who would have purchased a color opted for that vs the Avocado and Coffee. A few buyers got the Gold color, but nothing like they did Almond. Think about the missing laundry question, I have a hunch that's your best lead right now until we can learn more details. Gordon |
Post# 752036 , Reply# 8   4/22/2014 at 21:58 (3,650 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)   |   | |
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Gordon really knows what he's talking about when it comes to Kenmores. He knows stuff about vintage Kenmores that no one at Sears remembers any more.
So, I would really check the machine out for stray socks, undies, etc. And if that's not what's wrong, Gordon can probably help you with other possibilities. |
Post# 752111 , Reply# 9   4/23/2014 at 10:26 (3,649 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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A sized water pump or one where the internal reversing flapper is somehow broken or a clogged Self-Cleaning lint filter are the most likely culprits when these washers don't drain properly. Also be sure the drain hose has not gotten kinked, also if the drain hose comes out of your machine near the top rear of the cabinet that it has not gotten kinked just inside the cabinet because the hose was twisted from one side to the other at the rear. To check if it got twisted or kinked inside raise the washer top and physically check if it is twisted or kinked in this area, the washer top is hinged at the rear and can be raised at the front with a sharp tug and upward lift.
While it is possible that a small item of clothing got out of the wash basket and is blocking the drain, this is very unlikely on these washers, in my 40 years as a service man I have only seen this a few times, but nothing would surprise me, LOL. |
Post# 752130 , Reply# 11   4/23/2014 at 13:22 (3,649 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 752131 , Reply# 12   4/23/2014 at 13:27 (3,649 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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in the film in this linked thread, the wig-wag kicks into drain at about 2 minutes, 25 seconds
CLICK HERE TO GO TO akronman's LINK |
Post# 752751 , Reply# 13   4/25/2014 at 21:16 (3,647 days old) by 76speedqueen (Orleans County Ny)   |   | |
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I really hope you find a way to save this washer and keep the set together ! Don't give up, I was recently in the same boat with my vintage avocado Frigidaire set when the dryer stopped heating. I put it aside and got something else used and inexpensive til I got it fixed. So glad I did that and did not dispose of my dryer. Sometimes it takes a while to get a vintage appliance repaired but it is sooo worth it if you love them. If anyone can help you figure it out, it will be someone from this website. There are some very knowledgeable folks on here.....
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Post# 752764 , Reply# 14   4/25/2014 at 21:30 (3,647 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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