Thread Number: 22749
Changing my GE's Transmission - Question... |
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Post# 356120   6/10/2009 at 20:10 (5,404 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356138 , Reply# 1   6/10/2009 at 21:00 (5,404 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)   |   | |
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Just break it to get it off...I can send you another, if need be. Tap a flat blade screwdriver between the tranny hub and plastic sleeve and twist. |
Post# 356174 , Reply# 2   6/10/2009 at 22:50 (5,404 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
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I wouldn't worry too much about breaking it off if that's the only way. You can get new ones that are much easier to get on and off. The only way I was able to remove mine without breaking was to take two large flathead screwdrivers, slide them in on either side where those two "flaps" are, then of course wedge those flaps outward away from the agitator post while lifting upwards. Eventually you'll see how it works. The two flaps just snap on and lock. Once you get that thing out of there only 3 large bolts hold the tub to the tranny. You'll need a pretty good size rachet to get those off. Get that tub off of there and you'll be looking at the boot and the two rings that hold it in place. I used a hexnut screwdriver on those to get them loose and release the boot. Back to the rachet to remove the 6 nuts holding the transmission to the suspension below the outer tub. Once those are out you can lift it out and it'll be nice and heavy. That's the beauty of a GE tranny. It is all one piece that is easily replaced from the top. This would be a good time to really clean the outer tub, maybe a new belt, and whatever else you might need to do inside. The hardest part will be getting that boot just right so it seals again. Also be very careful of any debris around the boot. I got a nasty stick from a rusty needle once. If you need anything just let me know! Jon |
Post# 356215 , Reply# 3   6/11/2009 at 07:17 (5,404 days old) by supremewhirlpol ()   |   | |
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It looks like you have a white tub GE!! How common are those? |
Post# 356241 , Reply# 4   6/11/2009 at 09:36 (5,404 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)   |   | |
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You can try prying it off by inserting a flat-head screwdriver between the plastic cuff and that "notch" you can see in your picture and pushing the plastic outward. Since these are very replaceable, don't be afraid to use a lot of force.This old Lexan is very hard to break; it's just soft enough to be impossible.It is very difficult and very frustrating but I've removed two of these and have concluded that GE technicians used to have a special tool to do this.
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Post# 356251 , Reply# 5   6/11/2009 at 11:53 (5,404 days old) by kenmoreforever ()   |   | |
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I have replaced mant transmissions without putting the plastic peice back in with no problem. |
Post# 356302 , Reply# 6   6/11/2009 at 17:23 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Well, I managed to carefully get the plastic cover off with out breaking it with a screwdriver and a pair of long nose pliers, the bolts came out with a little bit of elbow grease and the tub needed a good yank (don't we all...) but I got the tranny out and the outer tub looks great! There is only a slight rust spot from where the larger clamp screw was by the drain hole. I'm thinking of putting that POR stuff in there - how does one do this - do i need to sand the rust off first? - do they have it at home Depot? It's amazingly clean inside the machine - I can't believe that for 40 years old - its almost immaculate! I'll post some pics... Thanks for all your help and suggestions guys! and by the way - the tub is actually Turquoise - and these I understand to be rare as well. Matt |
Post# 356304 , Reply# 7   6/11/2009 at 17:29 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356306 , Reply# 8   6/11/2009 at 17:31 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356307 , Reply# 9   6/11/2009 at 17:32 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356308 , Reply# 10   6/11/2009 at 17:46 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356314 , Reply# 11   6/11/2009 at 18:22 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356315 , Reply# 12   6/11/2009 at 18:23 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356316 , Reply# 13   6/11/2009 at 18:25 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356319 , Reply# 14   6/11/2009 at 18:52 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356327 , Reply# 15   6/11/2009 at 19:29 (5,403 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
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Mine was very difficult as well. It will take some force but you'll get it. I think I used a larger rachet fitting and a rubber mallet. I placed the agitator on a towel for padding and protect from the floor. Made sure it was very flat and level. Then I pounded that sucker out with the mallet. It's the only way to get it out as far as I know. Just use your judgement and common sense as to how much is too much force so you don't break anything. Jon |
Post# 356329 , Reply# 16   6/11/2009 at 19:36 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356332 , Reply# 17   6/11/2009 at 19:48 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356338 , Reply# 18   6/11/2009 at 20:20 (5,403 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 356344 , Reply# 19   6/11/2009 at 20:31 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356349 , Reply# 20   6/11/2009 at 20:39 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356351 , Reply# 21   6/11/2009 at 20:44 (5,403 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 356353 , Reply# 22   6/11/2009 at 20:46 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356355 , Reply# 23   6/11/2009 at 20:51 (5,403 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 356357 , Reply# 24   6/11/2009 at 21:05 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356360 , Reply# 25   6/11/2009 at 21:10 (5,403 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 356367 , Reply# 26   6/11/2009 at 21:26 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356369 , Reply# 27   6/11/2009 at 21:31 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356380 , Reply# 28   6/11/2009 at 22:04 (5,403 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
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That picture of it washing has me asking a question... Would you be willing to take a some pictures of the low, medium, and high water levels? I have a feeling my water levels for everything below high are a bit more than they should be. Low seems more like medium compared to what I remember from other GEs. Might need to locate an older water level switch. Not a big deal though. The machine you have is beautiful! Congrats on a succesful fix. Should be good to go for another 40 years! Jon |
Post# 356410 , Reply# 29   6/11/2009 at 23:21 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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I thought the same thing about mine - I bet they are the same! Mine is more than half way for Medium and Large is only about an inch from the bottom of the filter flo pan. Part of me wonders if this was an adjustment they made when they started to claim 16 lbs on the 14lb tub? But mine does the same thing! I'm not worrying about it unless it overflows. I usually wash a full load anyway when I wash because we have such awful water shortages here in SoCal. If I have a few things - I DO use the mini basket though - I LOVE it! So let me know what you think - I'm glad you mentioned it actually... And thanks again for your help! Matt |
Post# 356413 , Reply# 30   6/11/2009 at 23:40 (5,403 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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Post# 356484 , Reply# 31   6/12/2009 at 08:57 (5,403 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Great pictures Matt and yes boiling water or a heat gun (used carefully) goes a long way to getting stuck things removed. Part of me wonders if this was an adjustment they made when they started to claim 16 lbs on the 14lb tub? When I first got my 1961 V12 GE it filled only to right below the ballast rim on high water level, I thought maybe the pressure switch had come out of adjustment so I adjusted the switch to raise the water level up to about 1/3 up the rim, but now I wonder if it was really only meant to fill up to the rim??? |
Post# 356491 , Reply# 32   6/12/2009 at 09:15 (5,403 days old) by bosch2460 (Harrisonburg, VA)   |   | |
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Just to add to ya'lls comments. My Filter Flo fills high on small and medium. Small is more like a medium fill, and medium is more like 3/4 full. Large level is about an inch below the filter pan. That reminds me...I need to track down a mini basket. I use the mini wash a lot....just without the basket. It still works for small loads. :) Hi Matt...long time no chat. Jon, you too. :) |
Post# 356498 , Reply# 33   6/12/2009 at 09:54 (5,403 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)   |   | |
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When I first got my 1961 V12 GE it filled only to right below the ballast rim on high water level, I thought maybe the pressure switch had come out of adjustment so I adjusted the switch to raise the water level up to about 1/3 up the rim, but now I wonder if it was really only meant to fill up to the rim??? On both our old V-12's "Large 10-12 Lbs." meant the fill came up to the top of the balast rim curve, "6-10" was at the bottom of the rim curve and "Under 6" was 2 inches below the balast rim curve. Wash water would geyser out of those machines on the low setting if you took the filter pan off(which, of course, I did). |
Post# 356612 , Reply# 34   6/12/2009 at 18:51 (5,402 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
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Ok, mini-wash water level is just fine. My high water level is exactly at the level of the filter pan, medium is just to the curve of the tub, and low is the top row of holes on the wash-basket. I used to remember low being closer to bottom row of holes about 2 inches lower, medium being at the top row, and high being where it is now, all the way to the filter pan. Just curious though. Jon |
Post# 356619 , Reply# 35   6/12/2009 at 20:00 (5,402 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 356620 , Reply# 36   6/12/2009 at 20:01 (5,402 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 356621 , Reply# 37   6/12/2009 at 20:02 (5,402 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 356622 , Reply# 38   6/12/2009 at 20:04 (5,402 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 356623 , Reply# 39   6/12/2009 at 20:05 (5,402 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 356643 , Reply# 41   6/12/2009 at 22:20 (5,402 days old) by tristarcxl ()   |   | |
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This is "low"......so much for doing a "small" load! For reference, on "Low" the basket is about 2/3 full of water. |
Post# 356645 , Reply# 42   6/12/2009 at 22:21 (5,402 days old) by tristarcxl ()   |   | |
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And of course Medium... |
Post# 356646 , Reply# 43   6/12/2009 at 22:22 (5,402 days old) by tristarcxl ()   |   | |
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High on this one fills up to touch the bead in the tub... |
Post# 356647 , Reply# 44   6/12/2009 at 22:23 (5,402 days old) by tristarcxl ()   |   | |
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My camera sucks.....pardon the lousy picture quality on this one |
Post# 356678 , Reply# 45   6/13/2009 at 02:18 (5,402 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )   |   | |
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