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Thread Number: 5142
Agitator Help Needed for GE - calling COLDSPOT66! |
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| Post# 111967 2/25/2006 at 15:32 (6,634 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
Hi Guys! - So I got the Avocado GE from Ebay and it all works well except the agitator needs to be replaced as its stripped. My guess is they were heavy overloaders and though i have no pics yet, I need advice on how to get the metal gear coupling off of the agitator shaft. The agitator has a rubber washer that fits into the acivator and that is glued (i think) to the metal female piece which fits onto the male shaft. The rubber has come off of the metal female piece and that is stuck (probably rusted) to the agitator shaft. I need advice on how to get this off so i can put the replacement agitator on, which I already have. The transmission works well, and the clutch is not noisy and shifts rather quickly into high speed. The hoses are pliable and the pump works well. There is some rust but I can patch it. I want to save this machine and all I really need to do is get the other agitator in, as thats all it needs. What do you all think? Thanks in advance! Matthew | ||
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| Post# 112090 , Reply# 3 2/26/2006 at 11:54 (6,633 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
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Thanks Guys!~ | ||
| Post# 112091 , Reply# 4 2/26/2006 at 11:57 (6,633 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
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Though it would be an absolute last resort...
how would I go about hacksawing it off? I'm just curious as I think it would take forever! If it did come to that- I might just replace the whole tranny becaues there is alot of rust on the shaft. I got this machine for a penny and am not sure if its worth all the $ to rebuild. The pics I post can help you all decide with me... Matt | ||
| Post# 112098 , Reply# 5 2/26/2006 at 12:40 (6,633 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
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Here are some pics... | ||
| Post# 112100 , Reply# 6 2/26/2006 at 12:45 (6,633 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
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General Electric Heavy Duty 16 | ||
| Post# 112103 , Reply# 7 2/26/2006 at 12:55 (6,633 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
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Timer | ||
| Post# 112106 , Reply# 8 2/26/2006 at 13:04 (6,633 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
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some rust | ||
| Post# 112107 , Reply# 9 2/26/2006 at 13:10 (6,633 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
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Lid Hinges | ||
| Post# 112109 , Reply# 10 2/26/2006 at 13:17 (6,633 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
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Mini-basket | ||
| Post# 112110 , Reply# 11 2/26/2006 at 13:21 (6,633 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
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Now to get down to business... | ||
| Post# 112112 , Reply# 12 2/26/2006 at 13:31 (6,633 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
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And the problematic Spline | ||
| Post# 112114 , Reply# 13 2/26/2006 at 13:38 (6,633 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
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UUGH! | ||
| Post# 112157 , Reply# 14 2/26/2006 at 18:51 (6,633 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm) | ||
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My Vote Try to save it Matt. Is the agitator black? It would be good to have a GE with the hefty lid hinges, not to mention an "enzyme soak" !!!! | ||
| Post# 112167 , Reply# 15 2/26/2006 at 19:02 (6,633 days old) by spinout (Phoenix) | ||
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That rust is common on the GE's. Mine looked just like yours when I first noticed it, but it ran fine in regular service for 20 years thereafter. | ||
| Post# 114947 , Reply# 18 3/13/2006 at 13:15 (6,618 days old) by cehalstead (Charleston, WV) | ||
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enzyme soak The "enzyme soak" options took the washer into a soak mode....agitate for a while, then stop and soak for a prolonged period. I don't remember how long...got rid of mine in 1980 (big mistake). After the soak, the machine progressed into the regular wash cycle. | ||
| Post# 115156 , Reply# 19 3/14/2006 at 08:55 (6,617 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
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The update
Hi Guys! Well, I'm not worrying too much about this machine as its not my dream machine and its less than perfect but I DID get it running. I ended up sawing off the spline with a metal bit on a jigsaw which worked well. The replacement agitator simply would NOT go on so I pounded it on and it won't be coming off again without a small explosion. The machine works well and is simply a fun toy to have with the old style mini basket until my dispensall should happpen to materialize. I'm keeping the faith dammit! anyway - thanks for your help everyone - I'll take some pics of it washing. I just washed my velveteen winter duvet cover that was covered in cat hair and it came out great - you should have seen the filter flo pan! I love it! Matt | ||
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