Thread Number: 83288  /  Tag: Vintage Dryers
Maytag DG19CS Dryer Idler Wheel Noise 		[Down to Last]

automaticwasher.org's exclusive eBay Watch:
scroll >>> for more items
Post# 1076043   6/6/2020 at 13:20 (1,018 days old) by motorwiz (minnesota)        

After installing a new belt the drum turned properly for a few minutes then the idler arm and idler wheel shifted toward the motor pulley, made contact and began making a thumping sound. I checked the belt position and confirmed it was not twisted. I recently renewed multiple parts including rear bulkhead felt gasket, front glides, and rear drum rollers. If I manually pull the idler arm toward the spring about 1/2'' the noise will stop and it runs smoothly. I thought perhaps I had the wrong belt so I pulled it off and compared it to the old one.

Appears identical but since the old belt had not caused a problem I switched to the old one. This solved the thumping but I notice the idler wheel and the motor pulley are still so close that the pulley is scraping the idler wheel. If I reset the belt and idler position and turn on the motor I can watch as the idler arm moves slightly under spring tension but keeps 1/2" distance from the pulley then after a minute or so swings toward the pulley, makes contact, and remains in that position. Any suggestion as to the cause? Weak spring? New belt too tight? Thanks

  Photos...       <              >      Photo 1 of 3         View Full Size



Post# 1076061 , Reply# 1   6/6/2020 at 15:07 (1,018 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        

combo52's profile picture
Looks like the belt is too short, which belt # and brand did you install ?

John L.

Post# 1076384 , Reply# 2   6/8/2020 at 16:48 (1,016 days old) by motorwiz (minnesota)        
Problem solved

 I figured out that due to wear the pivot hole in the idler arm had become elliptical and allowed the idler wheel to touch the pulley. New idler arm - problem solved.


Forum Index:       Other Forums:                      


Comes to the Rescue!

The Discuss-o-Mat has stopped, buzzer is sounding!!!
If you would like to reply to this thread please log-in...

Discuss-O-MAT Log-In



New Members Click Here To Sign Up.



                     

automaticwasher.org home
Discuss-o-Mat Forums
Vintage Brochures, Service and Owners Manuals
Fun Vintage Washer Ephemera
See It Wash!
Video Downloads
 Audio Downloads
Picture of the Day
Patent of the Day
Photos of our Collections
The Old Aberdeen Farm
Vintage Service Manuals 		Vintage washer/dryer/dishwasher to sell?
Technical/service questions?
Looking for Parts?
Website related questions?
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
Our Privacy Policy