Thread Number: 82427
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
1967 Lady Kenmore washer side check valve |
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Post# 1064808 , Reply# 1   3/27/2020 at 13:35 (1,491 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 1064812 , Reply# 2   3/27/2020 at 13:49 (1,491 days old) by 4bagger (Long Beach)   |   | |
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I was able to remove the half that was attached to the hoses, and found the check valve that appears to be the exactly the same (FSP 89888). I guess I need to remove the tub now to get to the other half. Is there anything I need to know to accomplish this? |
Post# 1065538 , Reply# 3   4/1/2020 at 20:51 (1,486 days old) by 4bagger (Long Beach)   |   | |
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I gotten to here, but not sure how to remove agitator. Does the top piece with the K come off?
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Post# 1065541 , Reply# 4   4/1/2020 at 21:18 (1,486 days old) by washdaddy (Baltimore)   |   | |
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the scrubber cap (the part with the letter K) of the agitator screws off. Grab a hold of the trunk of the agitator and than unscrew the scrubber cap. The remainder of the agitator lifts off. |
Post# 1065547 , Reply# 5   4/1/2020 at 22:25 (1,486 days old) by 4bagger (Long Beach)   |   | |
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Ok got the scrubber cap off. Should the agitator lift out now? I tried but no luck. Is this stud holding it in?
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Post# 1065548 , Reply# 6   4/1/2020 at 23:06 (1,486 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Post# 1065572 , Reply# 7   4/2/2020 at 06:52 (1,485 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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suggests it's a 1965 model. So does the console style. |
Post# 1065595 , Reply# 8   4/2/2020 at 11:08 (1,485 days old) by 4bagger (Long Beach)   |   | |
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Thanks all for the helpful info. I'm at this point now. Does removal require a special tool?
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Post# 1065650 , Reply# 9   4/2/2020 at 16:57 (1,485 days old) by 4bagger (Long Beach)   |   | |
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Ok I see a spanner tool does exist. I was able to fit a pipe wrench smoothly without hitting the tub, but ring nut is completely frozen. Soaking in PB blaster. I gotta remember the machine is 55 years old! |
Post# 1065745 , Reply# 10   4/3/2020 at 12:30 (1,484 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Post# 1065751 , Reply# 12   4/3/2020 at 13:19 (1,484 days old) by 4bagger (Long Beach)   |   | |
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Thanks. I was wondering if that might be the case. Videos I found show it coming off counter, but I don't think any of the machines were this old. If it is reverse threaded, it's a lot tighter now! Haha |
Post# 1065753 , Reply# 13   4/3/2020 at 13:27 (1,484 days old) by 4bagger (Long Beach)   |   | |
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Yeah I figured that a tool is necessary, so I bought one on ebay. I'm assuming even after the nut is off, the tub isn't gonna want to just slide right out. Found a good video showing how to remove a stuck tub with the spanner tool and slide clamps. |
Post# 1065755 , Reply# 14   4/3/2020 at 13:45 (1,484 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 1066806 , Reply# 15   4/10/2020 at 17:41 (1,477 days old) by 4bagger (Long Beach)   |   | |
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Spanner tool arrived today and got the lock nut off. Tried see-sawing basket out, but no luck. Also sprayed generous amounts of penetrating oil and tapped the sleeve of the basket with a rubber mallet. Any other tricks I can try? |
Post# 1066807 , Reply# 16   4/10/2020 at 17:59 (1,477 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 1066912 , Reply# 17   4/11/2020 at 12:38 (1,476 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 1066972 , Reply# 18   4/11/2020 at 20:43 (1,476 days old) by 4bagger (Long Beach)   |   | |
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Ya I actually did try standing on machine and pulling up side to side. I weigh about 180 lb. Gonna give it a few days of soaking in oil and try again. |
Post# 1066974 , Reply# 19   4/11/2020 at 21:08 (1,476 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 1067076 , Reply# 20   4/12/2020 at 14:26 (1,475 days old) by 4bagger (Long Beach)   |   | |
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Got ya! What can I say, I'm a visual learner. Done this a couple times now for several minutes. Excited it would do the trick, but basket is still stuck. Just to be sure, might there be some sort of retaining clip I'm not seeing? |
Post# 1067088 , Reply# 21   4/12/2020 at 15:31 (1,475 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 1067089 , Reply# 22   4/12/2020 at 15:33 (1,475 days old) by 4bagger (Long Beach)   |   | |
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Third time did the trick. Kinda had to jump up and down while rotating basket with the sides of my calves. Thanks all for the "How to" tutorial. |
Post# 1067350 , Reply# 24   4/14/2020 at 16:18 (1,473 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 1067352 , Reply# 25   4/14/2020 at 16:24 (1,473 days old) by akronman (Akron/Cleveland Ohio)   |   | |
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very similar to my 1960 Whirlpool, if you find a source for any parts, please let us know.
The Bleach should dispense at 4 minutes left in the wash agitation of most (maybe all) cycles. The softener should release exactly when the final deep rinse water starts entering the tub, as the tub slows down from spinning when the extraction is done. Whether or not you get both sides working, for any load where you won't bleach or won't soften, pour in 3/4 cup of warm water. It helps keep the rubber stopper in good shape, helps clean out a less-than=perfect dispenser design. Very nice washer, congrats! |
Post# 1067459 , Reply# 26   4/15/2020 at 06:10 (1,472 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 1067494 , Reply# 27   4/15/2020 at 11:27 (1,472 days old) by 4bagger (Long Beach)   |   | |
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John L. email sent |