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Thread Number: 6618
Taking a Whirlpool Combo Apart in 16 "Easy" Steps |
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Post# 132802 6/2/2006 at 23:11 (6,536 days old) by unimatic1140  (Minneapolis) |
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As I mentioned in an earlier post, my 1958 Whirlpool combo had developed a bad leak and I determined that it was the large recirculation feed hose at the bottom of the outer tub. Unfortunately Whirlpool used and interior retaining ring to hold the hose in as opposed to an exterior clamp. So in order to remove the old hose I had to remove the wash drum which entails taking nearly the entire machine apart, grrrrrrrr. Here is the machine coming apart in 16 easy steps... CLICK HERE TO GO TO unimatic1140's LINK | ||
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| Post# 132817 , Reply# 1 6/2/2006 at 23:32 (6,536 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Very interesting procedure Robert. That hose does look to be in sad shape. That is such a fun machine and I am so glad that you now have some parts to keep it running!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Terry | ||
| Post# 132823 , Reply# 2 6/2/2006 at 23:40 (6,536 days old) by hoover1060 () | ||
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16 easy steps! Lord have mercy!!! Thats as bad as taking apart a Hoover Concept One!!! Hopefully thats something you won't have to do to that extent again... | ||
| Post# 132829 , Reply# 3 6/2/2006 at 23:49 (6,536 days old) by maytagbear (N.E. Ohio) | ||
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If anyone in North America could do that, it would have to be you, Robert! My hat (if I wore one,) is off to you. Lawrence/Maytagbear | ||
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Post# 132830 , Reply# 4 6/2/2006 at 23:52 (6,536 days old) by brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia) |
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Yay :) So my favorite machine is all ready for when I visit :) Its easy to see why they were a repairers nightmare. Thankyou Robert :D | ||
| Post# 132839 , Reply# 6 6/3/2006 at 00:05 (6,536 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Good gosh!! What a service nightmare!! All for a rubber hose. Well... One can clearly see that you have done a wonderful job with the first restoration, as the machine is clean enough to eat off of. At least you didn't have to work in a ton of grease, lint, and crud, like the first time. Great job Robert,and once again,thanks for sharing the photos and detailed descriptions. BTW- all those hours in the gym have certainly paid off. You look fantasic! Just buff as hell! | ||
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Post# 132856 , Reply# 7 6/3/2006 at 01:07 (6,536 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 132857 , Reply# 8 6/3/2006 at 01:41 (6,536 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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Post# 132858 , Reply# 9 6/3/2006 at 02:09 (6,536 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains) |
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incredible
Robert, I am struck blind. Even with three servicemen as built and bright as you *and* a long weekend I still wouldn't have the balls to try it. I'd be too afraid I'd destroy something irreplaceable. A beautiful machine, some wonderful shots and explanations and, yes, the tidiness and order you keep is something you just can't Photoshop. Thanks for taking the time to share all of this with us, it really made my day. | ||
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Post# 132859 , Reply# 10 6/3/2006 at 02:10 (6,536 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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The master teaches | ||
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Post# 132860 , Reply# 11 6/3/2006 at 02:28 (6,536 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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You had said it was a huge job to get this hose replaced but - wow! "16 Easy Steps" is a bit of a conservative title, each of the 16 steps had and A, then B, then C... It's funny that the WP combo repair manual doesn't give this much detail - that factory service training certainly was worth attending! Glad you got the machine up and running again - it's too big to be an ornamental part of the collection and so cool to see running! | ||
| Post# 132889 , Reply# 12 6/3/2006 at 08:22 (6,536 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm) | ||
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Fantastic Robert Just follow these 16 simple steps. Think of that wonderful spray! | ||
| Post# 132892 , Reply# 13 6/3/2006 at 08:33 (6,536 days old) by westyslantfront () | ||
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Hi Robert. Thank you for the fascinating pictures. I do not know how to repair machines but I sure enjoy looking at the proceedures. Ross | ||
| Post# 132908 , Reply# 14 6/3/2006 at 10:06 (6,536 days old) by lightedcontrols () | ||
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Robert, Wouldn't that have been a much simpler task if Whirlpool had put an access built into the drum? I think other manufacturers did this.....Like GE and Maytag...Mark | ||
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Post# 132909 , Reply# 15 6/3/2006 at 10:08 (6,536 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 132910 , Reply# 16 6/3/2006 at 10:11 (6,536 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 132925 , Reply# 17 6/3/2006 at 12:55 (6,535 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Well thanks everyone. Brent I did have the machine apart before to replace the rubber clothes guard around the front of the drum. There was a bit more grime and lint in the outer tub, but it really was relatively clean when I got it, the original owner had a wringer and clothes line in the backyard, which she preferred over this machine so it had very little use. The machine really is in nice shape otherwise. The hose is stationary and its cut where I had cut the hose in half trying to patch the two ends together with a PVC pipe, but it didn't work so I had to wait until I found a replacement. Louis there is no way to use a clamp on that hose because there is no flange at the opening at the bottom of the outer tub, is just a round hole so there would be nothing for the clamp to hold onto. Mark, it would have been much easier with an access port in the drum, but no such luck on this monster. The silicone should be dry and ready for a wash load tomorrow. | ||
| Post# 132998 , Reply# 20 6/3/2006 at 22:25 (6,535 days old) by pturo (Syracuse, New York) | ||
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Whirlpool Combo Dismantle Steps The first instruction should have been " First, open a beer"! and the final "do a shot of Tequilla" What a lot to go through for a hose. I guess that's the price of love for wonderful rare things. Congratulations and thanks for the education on this fabulous machine! Phil | ||
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Post# 133026 , Reply# 21 6/4/2006 at 00:43 (6,535 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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YAY | ||
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Post# 133027 , Reply# 22 6/4/2006 at 00:44 (6,535 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 133067 , Reply# 25 6/4/2006 at 09:13 (6,535 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Hi Tom, unfortunately Whirlpool discontinued that port in the Heater mount cover plate in the 1958 line otherwise it would have been much easier. The heater is mounted through two small holes into the outer tub on this model only. I have no idea why they did this and taking out the see thru suds glass wouldn't have helped as its too small and you need to hands to get out that retaining ring. Yes and as for the filter they only used the flat filter for '57 as well. For those who haven't seen this before, here is the suds window, you are suppose to bring the suds 1/2 up this see thru window. 
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Post# 133078 , Reply# 26 6/4/2006 at 10:36 (6,535 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains) |
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Robert,
Forgive my stupidity - but that window is placed such that you would have to bend over each time to read it. Now as aesthetically pleasing as that may be in your case, for me it would be a pain in the neck. Was this just a one-shot thing which you did when you bought the machine so you knew how much soap to use? Or did women really take these things that seriously? A beautiful machine and thanks again for sharing. Keven | ||
| Post# 133081 , Reply# 27 6/4/2006 at 12:17 (6,534 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
WALTZING WITH THE DRUM
Hello Robert/Samantha/Lawrence Welk My favorite is photo #16; During the last slow dance, your're firmly eyeballing your date saying; "After all I've gone through to take you this far, you'd better put out tonight, Baby!" I'll have more time to study later, a machine I know nothing about, but are you saying that this Dreamboat, shoots the clothes with a stream of water as it tumbles thru wash and rinse, and that most of the water is in a sump? If so, that's pretty amazing technology that only a washer lover could have thought up. The shot of the stream inside the machine is dazzling. So much work! So much love! All for us. Thank you so much. Myron Florian on the accordian | ||
| Post# 133107 , Reply# 29 6/4/2006 at 16:25 (6,534 days old) by lesto (Atlanta) | ||
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16 simple steps my ass! What a pain! Glad you have so much patience. The machien really is remarkably clean inside. Glad you got it up and running again. | ||
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Post# 133145 , Reply# 30 6/4/2006 at 22:21 (6,534 days old) by neptunebob (Pittsburgh, PA) |
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Robert, were you a wrestlier in school? | ||
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Post# 133192 , Reply# 32 6/5/2006 at 02:39 (6,534 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There“s a Lady on Stage) |
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Post# 133195 , Reply# 33 6/5/2006 at 04:20 (6,534 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia) |
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What a Job! | ||
| Post# 133196 , Reply# 34 6/5/2006 at 05:43 (6,534 days old) by brettsomers () | ||
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so this machine relies heavily on the stream of recirculated water? is this unique? how does the wash results compare to a machine with a pool of wash water in the cylinder? | ||
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Post# 133203 , Reply# 35 6/5/2006 at 06:38 (6,534 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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Working-out with the WP combo........... | ||
| Post# 133256 , Reply# 36 6/5/2006 at 10:06 (6,534 days old) by agiflow () | ||
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Thanks Robert for posting these pictures...that is such a cool machine. Way before LG was even a thought :-) | ||
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Post# 133259 , Reply# 37 6/5/2006 at 10:18 (6,534 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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David and others who aren't familiar with the Whirlpool Combo, yes it simply washes with a stream of water. There water level does not come up to the bottom of the drum. Actually it does a really good job of washing, and can wash a really large load with only 15 or so gallons of water. Its great with pet hair and really sandy clothes as well. The problem is the machine only spins at 200rpm, so it takes a long time to dry.
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Post# 133340 , Reply# 38 6/5/2006 at 13:54 (6,533 days old) by neptunebob (Pittsburgh, PA) |
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If Whirlpool could make a washer work with a stream of water, I have to wonder why they don't do that with the Duet (or do they?). If so, how could the combo not oversuds since they didn't have HE detergents back then. I think they discontinued combo washers when the manufacturers came up with laundry centers. As for wrestling, I have watched it, but I could never do it. Like Bill Maher said once on "Politically Incorrect" I always tried to get out of it becuase, like him, I could not stand to touch other men. But you look like you wrestled! | ||
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Post# 133409 , Reply# 40 6/5/2006 at 15:57 (6,533 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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| Post# 844269 , Reply# 41 10/4/2015 at 14:43 (3,125 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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