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Post# 419978   3/3/2010 at 02:00 (5,139 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        

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This came in Yesterday. Thought it'd be fun to check it out. It's in nice shape. Very clean underneath, too!




Post# 419979 , Reply# 1   3/3/2010 at 02:05 (5,139 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        

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Gansky had just posted a pic of his the other day. The control is fully functional. Why did it get hauled off? Well, after hooking it up and trying it out, I noticed that A) It was draining as it agitated and B) was VERY noisy! Took the pump down and found that the little black flapper door in the pump had broken loose, causing the pumping out, and had gotten caught in the impeller causing the noise. Changed it out and tried it out again...

Post# 419980 , Reply# 2   3/3/2010 at 02:06 (5,139 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        

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Clean under the lid, too...

Post# 419981 , Reply# 3   3/3/2010 at 02:09 (5,139 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
The money shot!

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This has to be the most minty white tub I've seen in a Whirlpool in a long time. We also have a SuperSurgalator in there, ready for business...

Post# 419983 , Reply# 4   3/3/2010 at 02:14 (5,139 days old) by strongenough78 (California)        
That's not just The Super Surgilator

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That's the Double Duty Super Surgilator. That's a beautiful machine, I can't imagine why anyone would want to get rid of it. Make some video's of it soon please!

Post# 419984 , Reply# 5   3/3/2010 at 02:15 (5,139 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        

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So, as I said earlier, I ran it again after changing out the pump. Wow! I really loaded it down with towels, too. Strong agitation and a nice, quiet spin. Bearings are good and there's no tossing of crap under the cabinet. Winner!

Here's a little video. Sorry, I can't get it to embed so...

Title is "Whirlpool Mark II Electronic Control Washer Agitate and Spin"


CLICK HERE TO GO TO redcarpetdrew's LINK


Post# 419987 , Reply# 6   3/3/2010 at 02:29 (5,139 days old) by Spankomatic (Ukiah,CA)        

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That is a sweet machine! What year were they made?

Jim


Post# 419988 , Reply# 7   3/3/2010 at 02:32 (5,139 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        

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If I read the serial right, this one was born in Clyde, 3rd week of 1985.

RCD


Post# 419989 , Reply# 8   3/3/2010 at 02:37 (5,139 days old) by chromecap ()        

i just finished watching your video of the 1960s Whirlpool washer...surgilator agitators were definitely an agitator that caused turbulance...hence the name.

I still love the way the basket rocks as it did in the video towards the end. I miss that s&&t! Thank you.


Post# 419991 , Reply# 9   3/3/2010 at 03:30 (5,139 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
A Real Beauty

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I can just hear the former owner : "Oh, let's just get a New One. I can't believe it lasted this long."

Thanks for the Video, Eddie


Post# 419995 , Reply# 10   3/3/2010 at 04:29 (5,139 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        
What a real beauty indeed Andy!

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That is a gorgeous machine!! In some ways it's more attractive than the counterpart Kenmores.

The great thing about the later centerpost design (1978-1987), though I have cursed them for certain things, is that the bearings almost never go bad.

Don't ya just love those white baskets? VERY COOL Andy!

Gordon


Post# 419999 , Reply# 11   3/3/2010 at 06:11 (5,139 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

Beautiful. There won't be anything like it again.

Post# 420004 , Reply# 12   3/3/2010 at 06:51 (5,139 days old) by GadgetGary (Bristol,CT)        
What a beautiful machine!

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Thanks for the video.




Post# 420017 , Reply# 13   3/3/2010 at 09:08 (5,139 days old) by amyswasher ()        

My parents had a Whirlpool washer with the same agitator. I would stuff that thing and it never slowed down.

Post# 420019 , Reply# 14   3/3/2010 at 09:10 (5,139 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Andy - beautiful Whirlpool. My favorite of the Solid State machines. The Lady's may have the mood lighting, but they don't hold a candle to the Whirlpool's styling! This one is a keeper for sure.

Ben


Post# 420032 , Reply# 15   3/3/2010 at 09:57 (5,139 days old) by aaronfitzy (Pennsylvania)        
Question...

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Since I'm 27 y/o...I'm still learning about these belt drive washers. On the washer basket where that "arm" comes over the wash basket and hovers over that plate, is that the balance switch? From what I see, its a magnet so once the magnetic field is broken, it triggers the off balance switch? Just curious, thanks...

Aaron


Post# 420033 , Reply# 16   3/3/2010 at 09:58 (5,139 days old) by aaronfitzy (Pennsylvania)        
Forgot to mention...

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I was referring to your video after you lifted the top cabinet.

Post# 420039 , Reply# 17   3/3/2010 at 10:44 (5,139 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
You rock, Andy

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That thing is gorgeous. And the pump is so fast, way faster than the earlier WP/KM one.

At first I thought you had Big Bling on your wrist, then I saw it was a beautiful watch. How funny.

Another exciting volume in the "Redcarpetdrew Turnover Studies."

I LOVED your movie. Thank you. What a gorgeous washing machine.

(Switched from ailing Safari to Firefox and can get YouTube with no trouble. So grateful for what you did when I couldn't. You are a prince of a man.)


Post# 420043 , Reply# 18   3/3/2010 at 10:55 (5,139 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Aaronfitzy -

What you're looking at is the snubber. It is spring loaded and it's job is to put downward stabilizing force on the entire mechanism. The work they do is amazing - for such a small device, they can really dampen the torque in these machines.

The off-balance switch, which most if not all Whirlpools did not have (only many MOL and TOL Kenmores) is in the lower right hand quadrant of the rear cabinet. It is a relay with a trip lever that the machine's baseplate strikes if there is too much movement. Similar switches were used in some direct drive machines for a time, but not recently I don't believe.

Gordon


Post# 420050 , Reply# 19   3/3/2010 at 11:13 (5,139 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA)        

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Very nice! I always thought these machines were amongst the most handsome ever made.

I think someone here knows the secret to adjusting the water inlet flume to get that lovely WP/KM fan spray just right.


Post# 420052 , Reply# 20   3/3/2010 at 11:17 (5,139 days old) by mixfinder ()        
Clear View

Andy in all of the videos the water looks clear and there are no suds visable. It makes me wonder what kind of laundry detergent you use.
In all of my experience with belt drives I almost never hear the transmission knock during agitation. Would you wager a guess it was because of the load we saw, the drag of a Supersurgilator or the years of use on the chassis?


Post# 420093 , Reply# 21   3/3/2010 at 13:50 (5,138 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)        

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Mixfinder -

I may be imposing by answering a question to Andy, and if so, please forgive me. Belt-drive transmissions seldom truly 'knock' unless they are VERY worn, but they do, especially when healthy, make a good loud clunck when first engaging agitation. This is the spring loaded agitator gear engaging the agitator shaft.

There is a 'gear fork' inside the transmission that raises and lowers the agitator gear into and out of "gear". As it wears it moves around a bit during operation and can create a rythmical tapping sound, especially when the transmission is not under heavy load. This is nothing to worry about. The snubber and snubber plate can also cause a knocking sound as the snubber plate can get loose in the plastic tub ring. This can be moderately annoying actually.

But, I didn't notice a transmission noise when I saw Andy's video this morning. I can't play it at work, but will do so again when I get home.

Interestingly, I was wonderig the same thing about Andy's detergent - they have incredible water pressure, but the water I'd bet is pretty hard.

Gordon


Post# 420110 , Reply# 22   3/3/2010 at 14:51 (5,138 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Congratulations - these are outstanding washers! I use mine all the time as I put in where there Duets were. I love the large capacity and have yet to find a load that won't turnover and get clean in that washer!

Post# 420139 , Reply# 23   3/3/2010 at 15:46 (5,138 days old) by supersurgilator (Indiana)        

Oh I love that machine, hopefully ANdy you took it home :)

Post# 420153 , Reply# 24   3/3/2010 at 16:41 (5,138 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        
Actually...

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I'm a little tight for room so she went to a AW member who lives quite nearby in Sparks... I admit that the call probably came out of the blue for a "I know you like belt drives. How about this?" but I think it was a good kinda surprise for Dan... He may post about it later...

RCD


Post# 420192 , Reply# 25   3/3/2010 at 18:33 (5,138 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
So you gave Dan the Cadillac of Whirlpools

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Awesome. Just don't give him your wrist bling ;->

Post# 420200 , Reply# 26   3/3/2010 at 18:57 (5,138 days old) by Bendix5 (Central Point, Oregon)        

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Was I ever surprised. I couldn't believe this was happening. It seemed like forever for Drew to get here. A belt drive WP or KM machine was on my want list. This machine is quiet and clean. I like the controls. After reading the instructions under the lid I find you can make up any cycle you would need. Today I had an early out from work. I went out to the garage and hooked up water to the machine and hung the drain out the back door. All I had in the dirty clothes was two pairs of jeans and a flannel vest. Darn!! I ran the regular cycle and all went without a hitch. Many thanks to Drew for handing this beautiful machine over to me. I will take great care of it. Dano pic of washer

Post# 420201 , Reply# 27   3/3/2010 at 19:02 (5,138 days old) by Bendix5 (Central Point, Oregon)        

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Now I have my Frigidaire front loader my A806 Maytag, The Whirlpool Solid State Mark 2, and our Neptune set. Here is a pic filling for wash. I need to learn how to make movies.

Post# 420204 , Reply# 28   3/3/2010 at 19:05 (5,138 days old) by Bendix5 (Central Point, Oregon)        

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This pic is washing and is fairly aggressive.

Post# 420205 , Reply# 29   3/3/2010 at 19:11 (5,138 days old) by Bendix5 (Central Point, Oregon)        

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This last pic is the machine spinning. Camera stopped action. It is a quiet spin. I like the swoosh swoosh from the pump after all of the water has drained out. Thanks again Andrew for thinking of me. PS JoEllen loves it too. She was out this morning checking it out again before work. Best to all. Dano Bendix 5

Post# 420216 , Reply# 30   3/3/2010 at 20:01 (5,138 days old) by A440 ()        
Nice! Nice! Nice!

What a great washer you have there!
I have always loved this agitator! I was always impressed how great the turn-over is and how it "scrubs" all the way down to the bottom!
Happy for you!
Thanks for the videos and pictures!
Brent


Post# 420260 , Reply# 31   3/3/2010 at 22:26 (5,138 days old) by rickr (.)        

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That is a beautiful Whirlpool washer! Love the electronic controls on ye ol belt drive! <:

Post# 420267 , Reply# 32   3/3/2010 at 22:53 (5,138 days old) by supersurgilator (Indiana)        

Awesome, as long as a member of the club got it that will actually appreciate it, that is fine with me :). I can't believe someone would get rid of such a nice machine when all it needed was a pump.

Post# 420779 , Reply# 33   3/5/2010 at 17:56 (5,136 days old) by autowasherfreak ()        

Great washer and video!


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