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Post# 327045   1/26/2009 at 22:37 (5,540 days old) by jaytag (Atlanta)        

Found this on CL, wanted the dryer, but ended up with both. The washer needs a clutch. Anyone have the thread on replacing a FF clutch. It is a WA8324WASWH. Know its 1989 and really not vintage....but really 20 years old.




Post# 327046 , Reply# 1   1/26/2009 at 22:39 (5,540 days old) by jaytag (Atlanta)        
Dryer Pics

Cleaning out 20 yrs of dust.

Post# 327048 , Reply# 2   1/26/2009 at 22:40 (5,540 days old) by jaytag (Atlanta)        
underneath

sorry about the blurry before.

Post# 327049 , Reply# 3   1/26/2009 at 22:40 (5,540 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)        

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I can probably get one. Matt

Post# 327111 , Reply# 4   1/27/2009 at 10:44 (5,539 days old) by jaytag (Atlanta)        
Thanks Matt

Found a clutch on ebay for $60, is there more that I will need?

Post# 327141 , Reply# 5   1/27/2009 at 14:02 (5,539 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
Jaytag,

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What wrong with the current clutch? Curious as to what it's doing.

Jon


Post# 327142 , Reply# 6   1/27/2009 at 14:07 (5,539 days old) by jaytag (Atlanta)        
Hi Jon

Ok on normal speed spin it starts off and builds speed but never gets fast. It doesnt even get up to gentle. On Gentle it starts up and sounds like it is going to get up to speed and may be at speed for gentle. It is a faster spin on gentle than normal. And it makes a loud scraping noise.

Post# 327175 , Reply# 7   1/27/2009 at 17:48 (5,539 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)        
Sounds like..

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the clutch shoes are worn out. A new clutch would definitely make all of that go away and may be easier to just replace the whole clutch rather than rebuild it. Just curious though. I've never witnessed a failing clutch before. I've been rather lucky.

Jon


Post# 327187 , Reply# 8   1/27/2009 at 18:38 (5,539 days old) by ttuee2006 ()        
Bad Clutch

Definitely a bad clutch. The clutch on my early 80's FilterFlo is going out too. Makes this loud grating noise when the motor starts and makes a loud growling noise while it's running.

When I replaced the motor this past weekend it turned out that the clutch is all worn out. Bearings are shot and shoes are pretty worn, so I too will be replacing mine. I have a 2-speed, so it uses the same clutch yours does.


Post# 327501 , Reply# 9   1/29/2009 at 05:33 (5,538 days old) by jaytag (Atlanta)        
Repair Manual Help

I found the manual but it is $16.25, does anyone have one on hand? Maybe a scanned? Also I need advice on finding the clutch and any other parts needed. I ve looked on ebay but wonder if anyone else had ideas.

Post# 327503 , Reply# 10   1/29/2009 at 06:50 (5,538 days old) by bobbyderegis (Boston)        

Jaytag:
The GE manual is good, it has lots of clear pictures and walks you thru step by step. It is great for a do- it - yourselfer or an experienced repair person. It's worth it.
Bobby in Boston



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