Thread Number: 68592
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
1978 GE automatic washer |
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Post# 913548 , Reply# 1   1/1/2017 at 21:32 (2,643 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 913557 , Reply# 2   1/2/2017 at 01:17 (2,643 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 913565 , Reply# 3   1/2/2017 at 02:26 (2,643 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 913567 , Reply# 4   1/2/2017 at 03:40 (2,643 days old) by brucelucenta ()   |   | |
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Top load washer = wear & pilling on clothing As far as the sock, it could have gone over the top of the tub and got pumped right down the drain. |
Post# 913577 , Reply# 5   1/2/2017 at 05:39 (2,643 days old) by chetlaham (United States)   |   | |
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This is a good washer that will last you for some time if taken care of. I personally would go for a ramp agitator as flat vanes are a no-no in my book, but ultimately its up to your personal preferences. You could use low speed though if you plan on keeping the straight vane agitator, but verify that the low speed still works. I've seen a lot of 2 speed clutches with the sifter broken off.
As for the sock it could be anything. Sometimes we are already missing one when we toss in a dozen pairs on to realize it when sorting. |
Post# 913588 , Reply# 6   1/2/2017 at 08:17 (2,643 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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First the washer did not eat the sock, the clearances are too small for a sock to go through the pump, the first sock that goes over the tub will jam the pump in the first complete cycle you run.
The wear in your picture is in the heal and ball of the foot area, this is NOT caused by the washer but rather from normal wear and tear, if you are unhappy about this return the socks to place of purchase. |
Post# 913591 , Reply# 7   1/2/2017 at 08:30 (2,643 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 913654 , Reply# 9   1/2/2017 at 15:27 (2,642 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)   |   | |
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I second combo52's comment. |
Post# 913693 , Reply# 10   1/2/2017 at 19:06 (2,642 days old) by ken (NYS)   |   | |
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what will happen if a sock gets into the outer tub. It wont go through the pump but seize it. I bought an 83 FF a couple years ago that was advertised as wouldn't spin. This was the cause of the trouble. Removed the sock and worked fine after.
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Post# 913695 , Reply# 11   1/2/2017 at 19:10 (2,642 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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Post# 913714 , Reply# 12   1/2/2017 at 23:00 (2,642 days old) by Floyde (Los Angeles, CA)   |   | |
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Get over that plastic rim around the tub? What is that plastic guard for?? |
Post# 913717 , Reply# 13   1/2/2017 at 23:13 (2,642 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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INCREDIBLY rarely. That plastic guard does its job, almost every Filter Flo goes to its grave without ever losing a sock over the edge. If the machine is running well while you're still missing a sock, then look elsewhere, not inside the machine. I have found small socks inside pant legs and shirt sleeves weeks later.
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Post# 976188 , Reply# 16   12/30/2017 at 17:44 (2,280 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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this part should fit your splined tranny....part#WH01X1944
as for the agitator hub cover, you may have to search around, or ask these sellers at SenecaRiverTrading, they may have one in stock, just not listed.... these parts are most standard and interchangeable for almost the whole run.... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on eBay |
Post# 976189 , Reply# 17   12/30/2017 at 17:45 (2,280 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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forgot to include the diagram......
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Post# 976193 , Reply# 18   12/30/2017 at 18:14 (2,280 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 976321 , Reply# 20   12/31/2017 at 13:30 (2,279 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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once that rubber has broken from the shaft, there is no getting it attached again, heaven knows I have tried...
you have to pull that metal part off the shaft, clean the splines and add some grease, ready for the new one..... that adapter is what holds the agitator locked down and in place.... inside your control panel should be a pamphlet with useful information, especially how to adjust the height of the agitator, pump out times, and other helpful hints... keep us posted... |
Post# 976324 , Reply# 21   12/31/2017 at 13:38 (2,279 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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this might be of interest to you....and only 95.00 for the set....for one they work, or used as parts machines for yours.....
this is closer to the control panel of a 1979-82...no matter what, the base units have never changed.... this unit is standard capacity.... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on Seattle Craigslist
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