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Post# 312064   10/28/2008 at 20:41 (5,630 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

Found this whirpool washer today. Great find it has a suds saver which I have been wanting. I saw the home owner and he said the machine still works. I took it home, cleaned it up and turned it on. Only problem suds switch needs to be replaced hose broke off with part of the metal connection. It leaked alot but all cycles seem to work. Any one know were I can get the part. model#LTA5605E0 serial#02699 5849 Here are some pictures.

David





Post# 312065 , Reply# 1   10/28/2008 at 20:43 (5,630 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

Another picture

Post# 312067 , Reply# 2   10/28/2008 at 20:44 (5,630 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

3rd picture

Post# 312068 , Reply# 3   10/28/2008 at 20:46 (5,630 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

4th & final picture low water level wash.

Post# 312069 , Reply# 4   10/28/2008 at 20:51 (5,630 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

Sorry 0ne more picture my daughter made me add this one.

Post# 312077 , Reply# 5   10/28/2008 at 21:34 (5,630 days old) by supersurgilator (Indiana)        

What a beautiful machine, so glad you were able to get it. I have a question though, when you say it leaked a lot, do you mean when using the suds return or just any cycle?

Post# 312082 , Reply# 6   10/28/2008 at 21:44 (5,630 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

The water is leaking from were the hose from the pump connects to suds / drain hose switch. The metal connecter the hose attaches to has rusted away, and part of the connecter is stuck in the hose.


Post# 312155 , Reply# 7   10/29/2008 at 12:45 (5,629 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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If I am reading this right, the part you need is a two-way valve, which was still available last time I checked. Most parts houses and Sears should be able to get one for you.

The hose with the valve remnants in it should be able to be picked clean if you work at it. Be careful to remove the clamp if it's still on, and peel away the corroded metal carefully so as not to rip the hose. I think suds hoses are much harder to find if they're NLA (no longer available).

Good luck!



Post# 312202 , Reply# 8   10/29/2008 at 15:59 (5,629 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

Thanks Kenmoreguy. The hose the come from the pump to the valve is were the metal is stuck. I did get the clamp off and it is intact. I am worried about ripping the hose or cracking it but I will be careful later tonight as I try to get more of the metal out. I do have a spare hose thanks to my dad keeping the hoses from my mothers old washer. Is it possible to cut another hose the same length as the piece from the pump to the valve or should I buy a new piec of hose also. Thanks for the help because I am not very mechanically inclined, but tring to learn.

David


Post# 312215 , Reply# 9   10/29/2008 at 16:52 (5,629 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Nice washer!
If it's a straight piece of hose, it should be simple to make one up. If it's curved, that's another situation, that can be resolved, but is a bit more complicated.


Post# 312216 , Reply# 10   10/29/2008 at 16:54 (5,629 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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David -

It is possible to form a hose if absolutely necessary using straight hose and plastic elbows & joints (you'll need the correct diameter for it to fit properly on the pump and the valve), however I would try to reuse the original hose first or see if one your dad saved is the same. If not, one may possibly be located.

Get me your model number and I'll see if I can figure it out.

If the existing hose is still soft and not dried out, it ought to be able to have the valve debris removed. Since you have the clamp off, try to squeeze the hose from the outside to break up the metal parts. That should not rip the hose. Once you do that, you should be able to rub the rest of the stuck bits off, piece by piece. If the hose is too far gone, you'll need to splice one. I don't know the diameter, however hose supply houses have the WP diameters, and even Home Depot had some when I last looked.

Get me your model # and I'll see at least what the hose part number was/is.

Gordon


Post# 312221 , Reply# 11   10/29/2008 at 17:04 (5,629 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

Gordon

The model number is LTA5605E0. The hoses are still soft.
Goatfarmer you are right this hose is curved. Hopefully I will be able to get the piece of metal out. Thank you for the help & suggestions.

David


Post# 312233 , Reply# 12   10/29/2008 at 17:53 (5,629 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
What a Beauty

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Love that Super Surgilator

Post# 312248 , Reply# 13   10/29/2008 at 18:49 (5,629 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)        

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Congratulation In Saving This BEAUTY.

Pierre



Post# 312253 , Reply# 14   10/29/2008 at 19:09 (5,629 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

Gordon

Just want to let you I got the pieces of rusted metal out of both the suds hose and the hose coming from the pump. I gently scrapped with a small screwdriver and squeezed the hose a little and the metal came out. I have two pictures of how the two way valve broke. (will post later when my daughter can send them from the camera to the computer).

David


Post# 312263 , Reply# 15   10/29/2008 at 19:29 (5,629 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Thats' great David - I think you'll be fine then. When I get back from the gym tonight I'll lookup the two-way valve and see where one can be had.

I have never had a suds model (they aren't common here) to work on, but it should be a straight forward swap.



Post# 312280 , Reply# 16   10/29/2008 at 20:42 (5,629 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

Gordon

Here are the pictures of the 2 way valve 1 part broke on the side were the pump attaches and the other is were the suds hose connects.


Post# 312281 , Reply# 17   10/29/2008 at 20:44 (5,629 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

2nd picture

Suds hose connection


Post# 312293 , Reply# 18   10/29/2008 at 21:45 (5,629 days old) by danelto (State College, PA)        
Beautiful Machine

Congratulations!!! Your machine is absolutely gorgeous.

Dan


Post# 312349 , Reply# 19   10/30/2008 at 08:15 (5,628 days old) by whirlpoolfamily ()        
parts info

the original sud-saver valve was part #75618, which was the entire assembly including cylenoid. However that is no longer available, but it subs to #285144, which is the valve body only, cost is apx. $75.00. You will need to switch the cylenoid to the new valve body. If the cylenoid is bad you can buy it seperately under part #89346, which apx. cost is $150.00, both can be bought thru Marcone or Dey (retail price) Your machine is a 1969 model which is coded in your serial #.

Post# 312381 , Reply# 20   10/30/2008 at 11:54 (5,628 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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David -

The part numbers above are correct. Sears will sell you the 285144 for $70 or so and the 89346 for $75, BUT I checked ebay, and I would get the valve there if I were you.

There is a valve body with solenoid for $49.50 w/ free shipping. There is another item as a valve body only (as 285144) for $25 or best offer. Both are good deals and I think worth a Whirl!

The new valve body is plastic I believe, which won't corrode like your old one did.

Let us know how it goes!

Gordon



Post# 312388 , Reply# 21   10/30/2008 at 13:12 (5,628 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        

Congrats on that gorgeous Whirlpool. It is almost exactly the Brady Bunch model. My aunt had one in this color, but hers had a self cleaning filter, pushbuttons for water temps, chrome agitator cap, and an arched console light. Would I be correct in guessing this to be a 1969/1970 model? The Surgilator looks awesome, and yes, so does that brush filter. The tub looks like it is white. Is that the case, or is it speckled? Great washer, and I hope you have loads of fun with it.

Have a good one,
James


Post# 312405 , Reply# 22   10/30/2008 at 15:32 (5,628 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

Thanks to every one with help on the parts. Will keep you posted of repair progress.

James the tub is white. The old lady who owned this machine did keep it fairly clean. I think her grandson said it sat unused for about a year to a year & half.

Can not wait to get the suds value and get it installed. Since I bought my Frigdaire in Feb 2002 I have been saving the water and putting back in the washer with a bucket.

David


Post# 312451 , Reply# 23   10/30/2008 at 22:03 (5,628 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh)        

I just order the 2 way valve for $35 from from affordable appliances recommend by Rich (Trainguy). I should have the part next week. Thank all of you for your help. I really appreciate it.

David



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