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Thread Number: 60065
/ Tag: Vintage Dryers
1940s to 1965 Kenmore/Whirlpool dryer question |
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| Post# 827218 6/9/2015 at 15:07 (3,236 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
Hey everyone,
Quick question, I've recently gotten my 1962 Kenmore from Ohio. I''d like to lubricate the drum where it rotates in the center, however I'm not entirely sure how to take the drum out. Dumb question, but how do I get the drum off? I've taken it apart and tried to pull the drum out, like I would have with the late 65 and on redesign to no avail. I don't see where it's attached. Thanks everyone!
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Post# 827266 , Reply# 1 6/9/2015 at 18:32 (3,236 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Removing the drum from a 1961-64 WP built dryer You take out the two screws near the lint filter, then raise the top, and if it is a one piece front panel like you have pictured you remove the two 5/16" head screws holding the top of the front panel to the cabinet sides.
Then from inside the drum pry off the chrome cap in the center of the drum and unscrew the 1/2"bolt [ PLEASE note this bolt is a Left Hand Thread, or turn it CW to remove ] then once the bolt is removed and the drum belt released from the motor and idler pulleys the drum will just lift out through the cabinet front.
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| Post# 827280 , Reply# 2 6/9/2015 at 20:19 (3,236 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Post# 827338 , Reply# 3 6/10/2015 at 06:22 (3,236 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Will-- I love the look of the control panel on these '62s. The cycle dial reminds me of a '58 Frigidaire. Is the dryer squealing? Our 1960 Model 80 dryer developed a squeal that used to make my eyes water. It was super-loud and just pierced right through your head. My stepfather---one of those guys who could fix absolutely anything from toasters to tractors---took care of it. I'll never forget that piercing wail, LOL.
Good luck Will, and John, I learn so much from your posts! Always a pleasure to read. | ||
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Post# 827354 , Reply# 4 6/10/2015 at 06:51 (3,236 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Squealing WP Built Dryers Hi Eugene and Will, on the 1960 and earlier dryers the drive and drum support was completely different than this next generation of dryers.
Eugene the part that was likely squealing on your 1960 KM dryer was bearing in the big idler pulley, this bearing would get dry in these and let out a ear piercing sound, in most cases you had to replace the idler pulley and shaft once it had made this noise for a while, Maytag HOH dryers have a similar drive system and their idler pulley bearing can do the same thing. | ||
| Post# 827373 , Reply# 5 6/10/2015 at 08:30 (3,236 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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| Post# 827382 , Reply# 6 6/10/2015 at 08:51 (3,236 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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| Post# 827425 , Reply# 8 6/10/2015 at 15:04 (3,235 days old) by Classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Post# 827477 , Reply# 9 6/10/2015 at 20:56 (3,235 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio) |
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1961 Kenmore dryer
Has the best DELICATE heat of any dryer I own, I use it for button down shirts, tee shirts. If I take them out just before it's done, no wrinkling, no ironing, very delicate heat.
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Post# 827478 , Reply# 10 6/10/2015 at 20:57 (3,235 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio) |
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