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Post# 436933 5/23/2010 at 11:43 (5,079 days old) by KenmoreGuy64  (Charlotte, NC) |
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Yesterday, while working more on the 1980 TOL machine I got last weekend, I decided to finally water test and hopefully use the 1982 Kenmore 60 series machine that I essentially ground-up rebuilt last summer/fall.
The machine has new bearings and seals, a re-sealed outer tub, new belt, timer, etc. It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun too. After I did the work, I don't know why, but I never water tested it. I think the weather was lousy to be working in the garage by then. So, yesterday was the day. It worked well in tests, so I hooked it up and ran a load of towels. I haven't had much experience with the Penta-Vane lately, but this will change that hopefully. On the other side of the dryer from this machine is my '77 with Penta-Swirl, so that should be a fun comparison if (or rather when) I run them simultaneously. This model is the lowest in the line features-wise to have earned the black-panel 'wet-look' control panel. All other machines including some very similar, had the cheaper, platic control panel. I hope you like it (though I know it's not TOL enough for some and too new for others). I enjoyed the work. Gordon 
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Post# 436934 , Reply# 1 5/23/2010 at 11:45 (5,079 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 436936 , Reply# 2 5/23/2010 at 11:46 (5,079 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 436938 , Reply# 3 5/23/2010 at 11:47 (5,079 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 436939 , Reply# 4 5/23/2010 at 11:48 (5,079 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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Post# 436940 , Reply# 5 5/23/2010 at 11:48 (5,079 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Post# 436941 , Reply# 6 5/23/2010 at 11:53 (5,079 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Thanks Lawrence! It's a labor of love for me with these machines. One day I am all about the black panel machines, next day I like the early 70s stuff, then I am into vintage 60s machines. I guess I am just fortunate to be an equal-opportunity Kenmore fan. BUT, my Mom bought a 1982 black panel upper 70-series machine when I was still at home, and I got one myself four years later, and those experiences, especially buying one myself, solidified my appreciation for these machines permanently (which is a good thing considering how many I have).
Gordon | ||
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Post# 436944 , Reply# 7 5/23/2010 at 12:05 (5,079 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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That's a great restoration, Gordon. Those machines are such good workhorses. | ||
| Post# 436950 , Reply# 8 5/23/2010 at 12:39 (5,079 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
I agree, they are just fabulous washing machines!
They're fun, they're powerful, they're efficient, and they're beautiful, the apogee or apex of belt-drive evolution and perfection.
When I moved into Columbia Pkwy above Bill Downstairs, I brought along my cabinet-crashed early 80's Norge, and a KM dryer which matched the machine you're featuring today. There was only one washer hook-up at the time, and Bill's dryer was broken, so he suggested we use his washer and my dryer. As much as I loved the ever-urgent Norge, this KM was sheer delight. The clothes were spun noticeably dryer than I remembered from an earlier KM, for the reason you explained the other day. Thanks. Was and still am I great fan of this machine. In fact, the exact machine we had, just a hair above yours, is included in Jason's slide show today(supersurgilator_68). Despite your losses, it must be comforting to know that you have your favorite machine available in perpetuity or ad infinitum, depending on what side of the bed you got up on ;-D | ||
| Post# 436951 , Reply# 9 5/23/2010 at 12:40 (5,079 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
Gordon my aunt had that model only the same Penta vane agitator in gold color that was the first time i seen it work.
I really like BOL models GREAT work on the machine ! I hope to get some of my models in perfect condition as yours in the future i would be a very happy camper. I really need your help ! HELP lol. And guess what when your excited about all the work you put into it and you turn it on it is ok if you overdosed it's just a little cake. Nice machine ! Best cleaning has a Penta-vane model here is a video of it. I like the rollover. Darren k. CLICK HERE TO GO TO aldspinboy's LINK | ||
| Post# 436954 , Reply# 10 5/23/2010 at 12:50 (5,079 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD) | ||
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that spiffed up nice! great machine,i have two big BDs from around the same era and just found a 3rd,an '84,in a junkpile that i will likely fetch and fix(it's pretty decent except control panel is missing) | ||
| Post# 436960 , Reply# 11 5/23/2010 at 13:33 (5,079 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Open Lid | ||
| Post# 436969 , Reply# 12 5/23/2010 at 14:24 (5,079 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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Post# 436971 , Reply# 13 5/23/2010 at 14:27 (5,079 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Jed - It's a large capacity (2.8 cu. ft.)
Malcolm - I always adjust the lid hinges. It takes about 3 seconds with the top propped up and a large pair of pliers. You are right though - I've seen lots pinched areas where the porcelain is damaged due to the lid being pushed back too far. The 1980 model I got last weekend was like that. Fortunately, FSP touch-up paint works well on that. Gordon | ||
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Post# 436994 , Reply# 14 5/23/2010 at 18:49 (5,079 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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| Post# 437024 , Reply# 17 5/23/2010 at 20:15 (5,079 days old) by best-cleaning () | ||
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Ah! I want to use my Kenmore tomorrow! Nice action and thanks for sharing. | ||
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Post# 439978 , Reply# 18 6/6/2010 at 18:10 (5,065 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Update:
I've been comparing the action in the 1982 Penta-Vane with my 1977 Penta-Swirl. The two machines may as well be considered identical mechanically, but there is no comparison in agitation. The 'Swirl is far more gentle, yet it keeps things moving unless the tub is really full. The Penta-Vane is almost rough in certain situations, and keeps suds caps on the water, clothes very much in turnover, and a lot of action going on in general. The lint filter in that machine, which is the same cartridge as in my 1979 straight-vane standard capacity machine, fills after one load, whereas it takes two or three in the '79.
The Penta-Swirl is becoming in my mind a 'cultured' effective agitator, whereas the Penta-Vane is just a brute. Gordon | ||
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