Seeking manual and parts list - GE SS60N (or SU60N) dishwasher

Despite my journeys to and from 'Dryer Hell' these past few months, I finally managed to replace a leaky drain pump on my beloved GE pull-out dishwasher that lives in the Wonder Kitchen down in Ogden. It worked great and I THOUGHT I was done with leaks now.

Nope. On Saturday night, after prepping a bunch of goodies for a neighbour's Halloween party I threw a load of dishes and utensils into the normally-reliable GE; before the first pre-rinse was over I saw the puddle... It was not Canyon's fault either...

There was a good drip of water coming from around the tub drain chamber area. This is a concern 'cause when I got the dishwasher way back when, the chamber housing was dried up and pretty cracked. I managed to patch it with high-heat cement that I got an automotive supply store; it has held pretty well for these past 10 years, too!

My first thought is that I can patch, seal, or glue the joint between the tub drain opening again. However, I also wondered if I could somehow find one of those drain chambers. I don't know the GE part number, hence why I am looking for the service manual or parts breakdown for one of these machines.

On my drive back from Ogden, I kept thinking, "You do have a 1955 mechanism that worked when you last messed with it". That could be a great solution, but you know me... I'll get that back into service and the vercokte drain pump will fail.

I also have a '56 Mobile Maid that also didn't leak when last played with; I thought maybe, maybe, I could 'harvest' the drain chamber from it or the '55. I'm a little reluctant to try removing the part for fear of damaging it.

I am really leaning toward swapping the '56 tub mechanism with the '55 to buy me time to figure out how to fix the leak on the '56. Oy, what to do!!

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Post# 1049173 10/28/2019 at 16:52 (1,641 days old) by turquoisedude (.)
Checkrate/Likes Despite my journeys to and from 'Dryer Hell' these past few months, I finally managed to replace a leaky drain pump on my beloved GE pull-out dishwasher that lives in the Wonder Kitchen down in Ogden. It worked great and I THOUGHT I was done with leaks now. Nope. On Saturday night, after prepping a bunch of goodies for a neighbour's Halloween party I threw a load of dishes and utensils into the normally-reliable GE; before the first pre-rinse was over I saw the puddle... It was not Canyon's fault either... There was a good drip of water coming from around the tub drain chamber area. This is a concern 'cause when I got the dishwasher way back when, the chamber housing was dried up and pretty cracked. I managed to patch it with high-heat cement that I got an automotive supply store; it has held pretty well for these past 10 years, too! My first thought is that I can patch, seal, or glue the joint between the tub drain opening again. However, I also wondered if I could somehow find one of those drain chambers. I don't know the GE part number, hence why I am looking for the service manual or parts breakdown for one of these machines. On my drive back from Ogden, I kept thinking, "You do have a 1955 mechanism that worked when you last messed with it". That could be a great solution, but you know me... I'll get that back into service and the vercokte drain pump will fail. I also have a '56 Mobile Maid that also didn't leak when last played with; I thought maybe, maybe, I could 'harvest' the drain chamber from it or the '55. I'm a little reluctant to try removing the part for fear of damaging it. I am really leaning toward swapping the '56 tub mechanism with the '55 to buy me time to figure out how to fix the leak on the '56. Oy, what to do!! Photos... < > Photo 1 of 3 View Full Size

Post# 1049281 , Reply# 1 10/29/2019 at 14:53 (1,640 days old) by steved (Guilderland, New York)
Checkrate/Likes *MacGuyver* Paul, can't you recreate something out of present-day plastic pipe fittings and automotive heater hose? A hair pin and duct tape? I have faith in you! This post was last edited 10/29/2019 at 15:58

Post# 1049318 , Reply# 2 10/29/2019 at 19:51 (1,640 days old) by turquoisedude (.)
Checkrate/Likes LOL - well, that's probably what's going to wind up happening... However, I was curious as to the part number to do some searching on, just in case. Some of use manage to find NOS tub gaskets that way, it seems....

Post# 1049363 , Reply# 3 10/30/2019 at 07:06 (1,639 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)
Checkrate/Likes *3D printed replacement?* Is it possible that you could have someone or some company that does 3D printing, make a replacement for you? I am not familiar with what this chamber looks like and could not tell from your picture so I don't know what might be involved with making a replacement. I have often thought of having the Drain valves used on the older Kitchenaid dishwashers done over by a 3-D printer but it may be difficult to fabricate the internals of the valve.

Post# 1049420 , Reply# 4 10/30/2019 at 15:27 (1,639 days old) by turquoisedude (.)
Checkrate/Likes A part like this would be a great candidate for a 3D printing "replacement" but the trouble would be finding a good one to use as a model. As I mentioned, I have intact ones in my '56 Mobile Maid and '55 undercounter dishwashers however, it's a great risk to remove a good one to try to make a replacement with... Further trouble is that I've not heard of anyone successfully reproducing old parts with a 3D printer - the closest is Bud in Atlanta who has made moulds for some Frigidaire washer parts then fabricated parts using the moulds. These parts have turned out very well from what I've heard!

Post# 1049572 , Reply# 5 10/31/2019 at 18:44 (1,638 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)
Checkrate/Likes 1 *Picture this...* Like I mentioned before, due to my lack of familiarity with your machine, I cannot make sense of the drain chamber picture you posted. Is there a better picture or maybe a picture from the parts manual to look at? I know how reluctant you might be to remove one of the other parts but it may still be worth a shot. I have a buddy up in NY who has repeatedly asked for the opportunity to try and print something so this may be a good opportunity to give it a shot. If he sees a decent picture of it and how it functions and is installed, he can make a determination if it is something to try.

Post# 1049573 , Reply# 6 10/31/2019 at 18:48 (1,638 days old) by turquoisedude (.)
Checkrate/Likes Yeah, we've heard that song before.... Remember the person who could reproduce Westinghouse Laundromat door boots? All talk, alas.