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Post# 151412   8/29/2006 at 21:04 (6,442 days old) by westytoploader ()        

Some of you may know that I bought the 1981 24" Kenmore that was on eBay a while back. Well, it seemed to work fine and I *was* going to post the reveal a few weeks ago, but then after only 3 loads, the pump seized up. I immediately found a new 2-port pump on eBay and yesterday, when it arrived, I replaced it. It was a rather easy job, considering it's a belt-drive, but I wish they made the belt this easy to change as well!

The following pictures are from earlier this month when I bought it. More to come shortly.





Post# 151414 , Reply# 1   8/29/2006 at 21:08 (6,442 days old) by westytoploader ()        

Interior...the original agitator cap was the standard-issue narrow gold cap that screws on the agitator mounting nut, but this one looks much better! These are such fun machines, especially with that straight-vane! The most fun out of all of the Kenmore agitators in my opinion; good, strong action as well as TONS of splash-drama, sloshing, and slurping sounds!!!

Post# 151417 , Reply# 2   8/29/2006 at 21:11 (6,442 days old) by westytoploader ()        

Controls...rather BOL-ish plastic/fake woodgrain control panel, but still very cool, and the markings won't wear off unlike the other black-panel Kenmores. It also has the same amount of cycles and options as my 1982 Kenmore did before it became the Frankenmore.

Post# 151420 , Reply# 3   8/29/2006 at 21:13 (6,442 days old) by westytoploader ()        

And did I mention that the Penta-Swirl fits perfectly in this machine! Combine the narrow, standard-capacity tub with a wide-base agitator and the water action is IMPRESSIVE...can't wait to try it with clothes!

Post# 151422 , Reply# 4   8/29/2006 at 21:16 (6,442 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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Glad you found a pump quickly and that it was a relatively painless repair. Looking forward to more pics---especially with the Penta-Swirl installed. That should definitely create some water-movement mayhem.

Post# 151424 , Reply# 5   8/29/2006 at 21:28 (6,442 days old) by rickr (.)        

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Great job Austin! You seem to be whipping those belt drives into order these days!

Post# 151428 , Reply# 6   8/29/2006 at 21:34 (6,442 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Very nice Austin! Love the cap ;)

Post# 151431 , Reply# 7   8/29/2006 at 21:37 (6,442 days old) by tlee618 ()        

What a cute Kenmore Austin. Also love the Electrolux right next to it. Terry

Post# 151439 , Reply# 8   8/29/2006 at 21:54 (6,442 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Kenmore!

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Hi Auston real nice belt drive Kenmore
Best Of Luck
Peter


Post# 151466 , Reply# 9   8/29/2006 at 22:49 (6,442 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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:-)

Post# 151479 , Reply# 10   8/30/2006 at 00:19 (6,442 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        
Fun looking machine

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Great job on repairing it so quickly. This washer looks to be in great shape. Your collection keeps growing.

Congratulations, Patrick


Post# 151486 , Reply# 11   8/30/2006 at 02:17 (6,442 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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It looks (and sounded) great, Austin. The 24" "Baby Kenmores" are just too fun...

Post# 151519 , Reply# 12   8/30/2006 at 08:08 (6,442 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)        

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COOL Austin......


Although I am not a fan of penta-swirl agitators, let's see what YOU think of her.


Post# 151522 , Reply# 13   8/30/2006 at 08:50 (6,442 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)        
YAY!!!!!

The Baby K lives again! Yay for baby Kenmores and the soon relocating Frankenmore (GASP! OMIGOD! Where is it going????)

Post# 151581 , Reply# 14   8/30/2006 at 14:01 (6,442 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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I wouldn't have expected a PentaSwirl would fit in there! How fun!!


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