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Sunday Ride to Narragansett, R.I.
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Post# 415401   2/14/2010 at 15:04 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        

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Well, with WAY too much time on my hands, I took a ride to Rhode Island.

Just got in.





Post# 415404 , Reply# 1   2/14/2010 at 15:06 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
The guy was Very Nice.

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The woman that owned this I was told used it to keep her mail in it. Like a filing cabinet.

Post# 415407 , Reply# 2   2/14/2010 at 15:08 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
So I put him on his side.

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Looks pretty Clean

Post# 415408 , Reply# 3   2/14/2010 at 15:08 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Look

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Factory Tags.

Post# 415409 , Reply# 4   2/14/2010 at 15:10 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Good so far

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OK.
Time to bring him in


Post# 415410 , Reply# 5   2/14/2010 at 15:11 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Control Panel

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A little Road Dust and we'll see how she cleans up

Post# 415411 , Reply# 6   2/14/2010 at 15:12 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Control Panel

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2.

Post# 415412 , Reply# 7   2/14/2010 at 15:13 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Control Panel

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3.

Post# 415414 , Reply# 8   2/14/2010 at 15:15 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Back to the Garage

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Going to do the Inspection.

I just know I'm going to find something.

Got that "Gut" Feeling.


Post# 415416 , Reply# 9   2/14/2010 at 15:23 (5,155 days old) by toggleswitch2 ()        

LOL congrats!


You better hope she kept her mail in it and not (the body of) her male in it! LOL



Looks perfect! Enjoy it!


Post# 415421 , Reply# 10   2/14/2010 at 15:39 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Here we go.

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The Racks are Perfect.

Post# 415423 , Reply# 11   2/14/2010 at 15:40 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Lower

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Post# 415424 , Reply# 12   2/14/2010 at 15:40 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Upper

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Post# 415425 , Reply# 13   2/14/2010 at 15:42 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
The machine has seen Very Little use

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Check out the Constant Rinse. I've never seen one so New

Post# 415426 , Reply# 14   2/14/2010 at 15:43 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
AH-HA

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Oh Jeez,,,

What the heck is this ?


Post# 415427 , Reply# 15   2/14/2010 at 15:46 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Looks Like...

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A chip from a broken bowl, some fuzz, and some... I don't know what that is. Feels like grease or something.

I have to clean it out. I hope there is No Rust by the Heating Element.


Post# 415428 , Reply# 16   2/14/2010 at 15:48 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
The Hydro Sweep is so New...

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The little rubber "Nubs" are still there. I remember when I bought my KDS 19 in 1981 Brand New, it had this look

Post# 415434 , Reply# 17   2/14/2010 at 16:27 (5,155 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)        
i am so glad you got that

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machine! it is basically new, preserved all these years since around 1975! just waiting for you to grab it!

that rust is probably just a little surface rust, i have a bunch of kd-17's and not one of mine has any major rust problem that threatens it's tub life! and some of mine are not in good condition, definately not 'new' like yours! all of mine except the kdss-17a with the stainless tub had that bit of surface rust in the sump like yours.

100 bucks was a great price for a kds-17a in that condition. new like that 300 would not have been unfair in my mind.

as you probably already know you can get a pump seal from hobart, larry in cleveland has em too. they are readily available. it is my guess a seal is the only part for that machine you will ever need and probably not for about 30 years!

what a beauty! i was gonna call on it but i'm so glad i cannot! and yea, i love that new hydrosweep! i recently bought a new hydrosweep off e bay and they look so clean, shiny and black before they start to discolor from use!

what a catch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Post# 415435 , Reply# 18   2/14/2010 at 16:30 (5,155 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)        

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Nice!!! And those racks are pristine!

Post# 415439 , Reply# 19   2/14/2010 at 16:36 (5,155 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        

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Now I wish I had kept the racks of my old Whirlpool...built a case around them and used it as a post office. Of well, I did keep the silverware bin...not sure what I can use that for. lol :)

Post# 415443 , Reply# 20   2/14/2010 at 16:50 (5,155 days old) by circlew (NE Cincinnati OH area)        
Good catch, Eddie

That's a really nice machine. I'm very happy to see you got it.

Post# 415451 , Reply# 21   2/14/2010 at 17:42 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Thanks Guys !!!

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I'm going to move into the "Showroom"/ Work area tomorrow and clean him up and see what's going on with the "Surface Rust".

Here's what you can do with a Spare Silver Rack.


Post# 415477 , Reply# 22   2/14/2010 at 20:38 (5,155 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)        
Beautiful Machine

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Glad you got it Eddie.


Best of luck!


Post# 415481 , Reply# 23   2/14/2010 at 20:45 (5,155 days old) by a440 ()        

Fantastic!
I am so happy you got it! It is in amazing like new shape.
I tell you what I think the gunk in the bottom of the sump. I think it is Jet Dry.
When I store a dishwasher that has Jet Dry in the dispenser, it comes out looking like this in just a few months. It is a grease like feeling, and always this color.
Congrats on your amazing find. This is a great dishwasher and you will love it!
Brent


Post# 415485 , Reply# 24   2/14/2010 at 20:51 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Thanks Brent.

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I'm out in the First Stage area where I clean up machines, The Rust Crap which turned out to be nothing so far... I think Maybe you're right. If I have time I'll post more tonight, but right now, He's looking like Brand New and I'm thinking I might want to keep it. I really dislike Single wash arm KA's, But I think I'm going to hook this one up. Once you go KDS-18, you never come back !!!

Post# 415497 , Reply# 25   2/14/2010 at 21:11 (5,155 days old) by a440 ()        

Yay! It totally looks like Jet Dry even from your picture.

The single wash arm KA's are awesome! The pumps in these I find are much stronger than the 18's and above models. That Hydro is really pumping big time! It is a matter of loading. Not a big deal when you get the swing of it.

I always loved the KDS-18's. Have one as a daily driver. If you ever you ever seen one in action open you will see that the upper spray arm is no stronger than the top "constant rinse". I find the real cleaning in a 18 is from the Hydro Sweep. The upper spray arm and very top is only a "constant rinse" to get out the left overs from the Hydro.

You have a great find there! You will love the sounds of the pump! It means business!

Thanks for the pictures.
Brent


Post# 415510 , Reply# 26   2/14/2010 at 21:29 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
OK, This is it tonight

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Just spent a few moments with the New Guy. Everything came out well.

Post# 415511 , Reply# 27   2/14/2010 at 21:31 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Sump turned out OK

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The Porcelain is Incredable

Post# 415512 , Reply# 28   2/14/2010 at 21:32 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Check it out

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Post# 415515 , Reply# 29   2/14/2010 at 21:35 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Filter

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Is soaking to remove ...WHATEVER CRAP !!!

Post# 415516 , Reply# 30   2/14/2010 at 21:36 (5,155 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)        
look how shiny that lower

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pump housing is! that machine has seen very little water! it will outlive us all!

i would run the heck out of it!


Post# 415519 , Reply# 31   2/14/2010 at 21:38 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Detail, Detail.

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It's all under the crud.

Post# 415522 , Reply# 32   2/14/2010 at 21:46 (5,155 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Well, I think...

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I'll have to test this one tomorrow.

Good Night... I Love you all. Eddie

PS... You Guys are the Best


Post# 415524 , Reply# 33   2/14/2010 at 21:52 (5,155 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)        
Silverware Toolbasket

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Man, can't wait to use my WP silverware basket as a tool basket. Too bad mine is grey instead of turq. Oh well, can't have it all in life. Neat idea. :) lol

Post# 415533 , Reply# 34   2/14/2010 at 22:22 (5,155 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Congratulations Eddie. It's a beaute!!!

Post# 415698 , Reply# 35   2/15/2010 at 10:51 (5,154 days old) by bobbyderegis (Boston)        

Nice 17-A Eddie! I bet she only used it when she had company. Fun!
Bobby in Boston


Post# 415707 , Reply# 36   2/15/2010 at 11:48 (5,154 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Nice filing cabinet....

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LOL - Seriously, that KA is superb indeed! I'll bet it runs like it was new still, too!! Great save Eddie!!

Post# 415713 , Reply# 37   2/15/2010 at 12:26 (5,154 days old) by vivalalavatrice ()        
Never seen...

... a Singer timer!
I'm getting crazy for a solenoid like that red one near the dry heting element...

Diomede


Post# 415714 , Reply# 38   2/15/2010 at 12:39 (5,154 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Diomede

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Hello.

The Red "Solenoid" is the Motor for the Hot Air Drying Fan.

Eddie



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