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Post# 265399   2/17/2008 at 16:09 (5,883 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        

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The New Valve should arrive on Monday. I just thought I would share the removal of the old one incase anyone is interested




Post# 265400 , Reply# 1   2/17/2008 at 16:10 (5,883 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
The "Port" where the new one will go

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Needs a little clean up

Post# 265401 , Reply# 2   2/17/2008 at 16:12 (5,883 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Now the tough part

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Removing the drain resevoir from the cast iron

Post# 265402 , Reply# 3   2/17/2008 at 16:13 (5,883 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
A shot of the old drain plunger

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Does it look tired ?

Post# 265411 , Reply# 4   2/17/2008 at 18:27 (5,883 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)        
Just like an old man!

Yep! Tired and leaky! (not to mention the rusty pipes!)

Post# 265511 , Reply# 5   2/18/2008 at 15:22 (5,882 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Wow a little corrosion

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Check out the old one with the "Bellows" inside

Post# 265512 , Reply# 6   2/18/2008 at 15:23 (5,882 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Another Shot

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I think it's seen its days

Post# 265513 , Reply# 7   2/18/2008 at 15:26 (5,882 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Last two posts of course the New Valve

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Note the length of the pieces. Do you think a little corroded off ?

Post# 265514 , Reply# 8   2/18/2008 at 15:34 (5,882 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
I think...

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A little clean up is in order. For those of you that have this style pump drain system on the Old KitchenAids, The black drain resevoir (Bakelite) is sort of a friction fit. Stevet who has been extremely helpful in guidance and knowledge said that WD40 wouldn't hurt the plastic, however I used PB Blaster on the cast iron between the valve and the sump. Reading the can of PB Blaster stated loud and clear it may have adverse effects on different types of plastic. So beware !!!! if you ever get involved in one of these projects.

Post# 265569 , Reply# 9   2/18/2008 at 21:12 (5,882 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)        
A nice little project going there!

Hey, Ed,
Looks like there are some pieces of the old drain valve still stuck in the water tank neck. If you can't get them out, take a hacksaw blade and saw thru the metal in a few spots and it should just fall right out for you. I bet the machine sat for months with water sitting in the tank that was not pumped out by the water pump and that is what rusted the neck of the valve.
The new one should do the job nicely once you install it and leaks should be nonexistent from here on in.
If you are going to store it in a cold environment or for an extended period of time, make sure you drain the tank by removing the drain pump outlet hose and drain all the water from the tank and pump.


Post# 265691 , Reply# 10   2/19/2008 at 14:27 (5,881 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California)        

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Very nice.

Where did you find the new drain valve?


Post# 265710 , Reply# 11   2/19/2008 at 17:06 (5,881 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
New Drain Valve Found...

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Hi Suds.
New drain valve found with the help of stevet.A Hobart Tech. There were 2 left in the world. I have one, you should get the other. Just getting ready to finish the repair and water test. I'll post only the successful results. Here are a few shots of the cleaned up and restord parts.
This pic is the Trap with all the corroded cast iron still intact.


Post# 265712 , Reply# 12   2/19/2008 at 17:08 (5,881 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
This is the Cleaned up Trap

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Looks a little different

Post# 265721 , Reply# 13   2/19/2008 at 18:14 (5,881 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
YAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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NO LEAKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just fired her up and "Look Ma, No Leaks".
Fill....


Post# 265722 , Reply# 14   2/19/2008 at 18:16 (5,881 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Main Wash

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Everything nice and dry

Post# 265725 , Reply# 15   2/19/2008 at 18:18 (5,881 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Main Wash

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Just love the dial and those Rotation Arrows !!!

Post# 265726 , Reply# 16   2/19/2008 at 18:24 (5,881 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
There is so much Pressure in that machine

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Look at the Silverware Basket. Should be at the back of the machine. And there was little "Spritzes" of water coming out the Lid Vent. That's Insane. First Wash Wednesday Night.

Post# 265772 , Reply# 17   2/19/2008 at 22:57 (5,881 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California)        
You know it's working right when it spurts...

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Yep, nothing like a KD-2P in full flush. I particularly like the deep drumming sound the water spray makes if you omit the upper rack with an empty washer. These machines are very entertaining.

Looks like you've done a very nice job resurrecting the 2P.


Post# 265805 , Reply# 18   2/20/2008 at 05:07 (5,881 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Fabulous Eddie, isn't that a nice feeling when you get the machine to work like its new again! Congratulations, I know you are going to particularly enjoy using this machine because of all the hard work and time you put into restoring it.

Post# 265817 , Reply# 19   2/20/2008 at 07:12 (5,881 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Thank-you Robert

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And everyone at automaticwasher.org. To think only a few months ago, all I thought about was the memories as a child seeing and hearing all these Fabulous Machines from years ago. I never, never, never thought that I would ever see these machines again. Now I have 3 Vintage Machines that run perfectly and I owe it all to you wonderful people in the Club. What a Great Thing we all have here. People sharing knowledge, parts and most of all a Warm, Solid , Trusting Friendship.
I think the world should take a page out of this book.
With Much Thanks, Eddie


Post# 265820 , Reply# 20   2/20/2008 at 07:33 (5,881 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
The Finished Product.

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I never could have done this with out the help and support of you all.

Post# 265822 , Reply# 21   2/20/2008 at 07:36 (5,881 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
She looks so Butch

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Only a few more and I'll go away

Post# 265823 , Reply# 22   2/20/2008 at 07:38 (5,881 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Maybe we should

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Have a Show at the Javits Center in New York City

Post# 265824 , Reply# 23   2/20/2008 at 07:39 (5,881 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Now what am I going to do ???

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I'm sure I'll start looking for a New Project

Post# 265857 , Reply# 24   2/20/2008 at 12:07 (5,880 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California)        

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Just be careful with light plastic items in that washer.

I put a vinyl storage bowl cover in the lower rack. The spray got it airborne and it got wedged between the hot air inlet and the cutlery bin. It partially melted, to the extent where it was no longer useful as a cover.



Post# 265891 , Reply# 25   2/20/2008 at 15:36 (5,880 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma)        

Wow nice job! I love the look of the new next to the vintage. It still holds its own on design and style. Just love it. Very interesting pic of the cover open. You basically have 3 layers of racks. I am sure with all that power everything comes out clean and spotless. I am amazed at the load capacity that must have. Those before and after pics of the traps etc are incredible. Just like new again. I am sure everytime it runs it will be saying thank you for saving me.
Jon


Post# 265964 , Reply# 26   2/21/2008 at 00:44 (5,880 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California)        

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Actually there are two layers of racks in the KD-2P.

The upper rack is in three pieces: two side sections and a larger center section. What you are seeing is the center section turned 180 degrees and put up and back on the upper edge of the tub, so that the lower rack can be accessed.

My experience with the KD-2P is that it washes well enough for standard dishes and such. The wash cycle is rather short - only about five minutes. The whole pre-purge/wash/rinse/rinse cycle takes about 21 minutes, as I recall. Then another 20 minutes or so for forced air drying. Loading is important as one must not block the spray to the upper rack, for best results.



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