Thread Number: 77506
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
1978 Kenmore Tragedy... |
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Post# 1014902 , Reply# 1   11/18/2018 at 12:23 (1,957 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 1014903 , Reply# 2   11/18/2018 at 12:30 (1,957 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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Post# 1014905 , Reply# 3   11/18/2018 at 13:30 (1,957 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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Post# 1014923 , Reply# 5   11/18/2018 at 16:31 (1,956 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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But I have a 1986 Kenmore 70, Needs a timer but very nice, if you want it for a parts machine all you have to do is come get it, |
Post# 1014963 , Reply# 6   11/18/2018 at 21:12 (1,956 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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The machine was working so well. I have been following it since Eugene first started working on it. Have you reached out to John LeFever Combo52? He seems to have parts for everything. Gordon Kenmoreguy64 may have one as well.
The 1986 Kenmore you have been so generously offered will not fix the problem. While many parts can be interchanged the Large Capacity WP/KM platform was revised in 1980 and this machine would have the 21 gallon tub and you need a 26 gallon. Good luck in finding the part. Best bet would be a white 2 layer porcelain tub from a 1979 or older Lady Kenmore these were the best 26 gallon tubs. WK78 |
Post# 1014978 , Reply# 7   11/19/2018 at 01:51 (1,956 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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I was not sure!!! |
Post# 1014999 , Reply# 8   11/19/2018 at 07:27 (1,956 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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These are around, I may have one or I am sure Gordon Kenmore 64 would have one.
When you get around to replacing the broken tub check the transmission to be sure that all three transmission braces are in place and tight, if they are missing or loose it will cause the basket to break, and several other serious problems as well.
John L. |
Post# 1015006 , Reply# 9   11/19/2018 at 09:26 (1,956 days old) by kafooty06 (washington )   |   | |
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I have a 1978 Kenmore washer identical to yours and makes me wonder if I shouldn't use mine very much, Its been a good washer so far I want to inspect both tubs but I cannot take off my agitator its stuck on . Your best bet is to get a donor washer if I come across one I will let you know best of luck keep me updated I'm curious to see how you fix it so I know for mine if it breaks .
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Post# 1015044 , Reply# 10   11/19/2018 at 15:01 (1,956 days old) by harleybadger (Pittsburgh, PA)   |   | |
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OMG y'all are all great! Thank you so much for the offers! Eugene: No worries, we have put a hundred-thousand miles on it since! Spats is gonna measure it tonight. Again, thank you all, it's so nice to be in a modern online community with nice people. |
Post# 1015281 , Reply# 12   11/21/2018 at 09:38 (1,954 days old) by kafooty06 (washington )   |   | |
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Post# 1015302 , Reply# 13   11/21/2018 at 15:37 (1,954 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland )   |   | |
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Harley’s Washer is the washer I restored in the video. He won it in a raffle I had. |
Post# 1015309 , Reply# 14   11/21/2018 at 16:02 (1,954 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 1015315 , Reply# 15   11/21/2018 at 16:11 (1,954 days old) by turbokinetic (Northport, Alabama USA)   |   | |
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I would love to hear more about the pressure bag / AgiTamer device. |
Post# 1015342 , Reply# 16   11/21/2018 at 19:04 (1,953 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 1015344 , Reply# 17   11/21/2018 at 19:11 (1,953 days old) by turbokinetic (Northport, Alabama USA)   |   | |
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Wow thank you. I didn't know about this forum when I did that repair. That would have been a lifesaver! |
Post# 1015353 , Reply# 18   11/21/2018 at 20:15 (1,953 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland )   |   | |
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I highly recommend. Buy 3 and you will never have a stuck agitator again amzn.to/2Kqgpuh... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Lorainfurniture's LINK |
Post# 1015405 , Reply# 19   11/22/2018 at 08:46 (1,953 days old) by wiskybill (Canton, Ohio)   |   | |
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My local Menards store has these as well, in the building products dept. |
Post# 1016166 , Reply# 20   11/28/2018 at 22:39 (1,946 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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I know I have two or three of the 26-gallon baskets, not sure if they are 1977-earlier standard centerpost versions, or the revised 1978-1981 short post version. I am pretty sure it’s some of both.
These were made in three porcelain colors, all white for the high end, ivory speckled for most of the MOL models, and the blue/gray speckled tubs for the rest. I should have at least one of the blue gray and maybe an ivory. Harley - if you would like me to check my storage, I would be glad to this weekend, just let me know here or send me an email. Gordon |