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Post# 771467 , Reply# 6   7/17/2014 at 08:01 (3,564 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 771522 , Reply# 7   7/17/2014 at 11:45 (3,564 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 771558 , Reply# 8   7/17/2014 at 16:40 (3,564 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )   |   | |
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Post# 771612 , Reply# 9   7/18/2014 at 00:20 (3,563 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 771635 , Reply# 10   7/18/2014 at 09:56 (3,563 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 772000 , Reply# 20   7/20/2014 at 00:58 (3,561 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 772002 , Reply# 22   7/20/2014 at 01:30 (3,561 days old) by 114jwh (Vancouver)   |   | |
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Everything starting to go back together....Of course I was so excited I forget the belt and had to take things apart again :(
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Post# 772006 , Reply# 23   7/20/2014 at 02:30 (3,561 days old) by 114jwh (Vancouver)   |   | |
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All put back together and well, here it is! |
Post# 772007 , Reply# 24   7/20/2014 at 02:51 (3,561 days old) by 114jwh (Vancouver)   |   | |
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And it even spins too! |
Post# 772052 , Reply# 27   7/20/2014 at 08:45 (3,561 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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James you did a great job. I followed your rebuild thread but stayed out of the way as every time you ran into a problem you quickly figured out what to do about it. If this is your first BD rebuild you really aced it, I have rebuilt at least 100 or maybe many more WP build BD washers over the last 40 years.
You made good decisions about not changing the oil in the transmission and the need to change the transmission gasket, when there was a problem with the fit of the tee bearing etc. After all this is a washing-machine, not a jet plane that our life depends on and your rebuild could easily last nearly as long as the machine lasted originally if it has the same amount of use as it got originally. If the water pump that you got was an aftermarket one the problem you described is all too common, I would try to find a new orignal stock FSP pump as you are likely to need it, luckily they are still around. James you certainly have a lot of mechanical sense, what other types of things things have you worked on or rebuilt? John L. |
Post# 772067 , Reply# 28   7/20/2014 at 10:21 (3,561 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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James,
I'll echo what John said, VERY nicely done. Several times during your updates I wanted to respond with something, but I kept telling myself "this guy doesn't need our help, he's doing just fine on his own!". Sounds like you consulted many archived posts --- way to go on that, I'm glad our old comments were useful! I had to nod with supportive "Yep, been there and that has happened to me too" sort of acknowledgement in several of your updates. Now that you are all finished I'll mention a few: - The impellers on new pumps don't rotate as freely as used pumps in many cases, though after some use they loosen up. I have noticed a couple new pumps drip a few drops of water when first used, especially if they were truly NOS and had sat on a shelf for many years. As in your case, its usually not a big deal. Both the 350365 2-port and the 350367 4-port are still being made in Brazil and imported to the U.S. for replacement parts. - Your original spin tube was pretty ugly. I've had others like that and it really can be a battle of wills to get them out. If you do this sort of work again on another lucky machine, try turning or rotating the basket drive/spin tube back and fourth as you pull on it. That has always worked for me, and it also can allow you to skip the gym for a couple days afterward. This may work better on the fast-brake 1971 and newer machines. You are quite correct though, we usually do not see the bearing come out with the tube!!! I was surprised to see that. - Getting the agitate cam bar back into place after a gearcase rebuild is not a fun job. Yes I've heard that there is or was a tool available, but I don't have it. My solution has been to pull up on the agitator shaft while holding the gearcase itself to the floor with my feet. Then a second person fishes the cam bar through the slots while I hold the shaft up. Its not the most elegant operation, but it has always worked for me. I used to have my Dad do the bar installation and I'd rebuild a couple gearcases at once and take them all to his house and do all the bar installations at the same time. - Its neat that you had the original metal pump!! I have heard that the ports rot off, exactly as you experienced. I have rebuilt about 75 of these machines now, and never seen a metal pump. Did your pump bolts have the washers on them? They are needed with the plastic bodied pump. - You are lucky that you were able to get all those parts, though you didn't mention if they were hard to find or easy. BDs were produced several years longer in Canada after they were discontinued in the U.S. Parts may be easier to come by up there? Finding an agitator shaft, spin tube, and complete basket drive is possible here, but they are no longer on every parts store's shelves. - You mentioned that your original wash basket is worn. I think Paul / Turquoisedude had the same problem with his Inglis recently. If I recall, he painted it with a white coat of POR-15? That might be a solution for you if you wish to improve this later? Anyway James, Like John, I'm very impressed. You did an exceptional job for your first BD overhaul! Gordon |
Post# 772091 , Reply# 29   7/20/2014 at 11:56 (3,561 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Congratulations, James!! What a cool washer and what a great job you've done!
For the tub, the product Gordon made reference to is called 'Wite-Coat' made by the folks who make POR-15. It's a bit pricey, not terrifically easy to work with (you do need to work fast) but it puts a rock-solid finish on a wash tub! I've been using the '66 Inglis Sterling for a few months now with no signs of degradation or wear. I'd definitely recommend it.
Here's the before and after pictures of what 'Roger' Sterling's tub looked like:
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Post# 772275 , Reply# 31   7/21/2014 at 09:06 (3,560 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Bravo James on the wonderful restoration! Now that you've gotten through one, you certainly tackle any washer rebuild now. A freshly rebuilt belt drive can be music to the ears.
I can't speak much about the other MFG casting logos that you've found, but here in the states, GM would have different divisions cast engine parts for other divisions, starting in the 70's. It isn't uncommon to find a Pontiac code on a Cadillac intake during the smog-era.
Ben |