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Thread Number: 85251
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Old Kelvinator Front Load Help |
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Post# 1097837 , Reply# 1 11/21/2020 at 15:51 (1,248 days old) by moparwash  (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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 Its a spin pulley from a 3 belt Westinghouse front loader...to engage the Spin cycle, it pushes the Spin belt against the pulley..WCI must of slapped the Kelvinator name on it too....post a front pic please too https://www.ebay.com/itm/WCI-Factory-Par... | ||
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Post# 1097839 , Reply# 2 11/21/2020 at 16:15 (1,248 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1097860 , Reply# 3 11/21/2020 at 18:39 (1,248 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Okay this is a new one on me!! | ||
| Post# 1097883 , Reply# 4 11/21/2020 at 21:03 (1,248 days old) by tommy (USA) | ||
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Additional Pics Here are the additional pics. One of front and one with model #. | ||
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Post# 1097897 , Reply# 5 11/21/2020 at 22:07 (1,248 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 1097902 , Reply# 6 11/21/2020 at 22:26 (1,248 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 1097911 , Reply# 7 11/21/2020 at 23:34 (1,248 days old) by tommy (USA) | ||
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Yeah, i can't find anything for this model number. But the spin pulley post above does look like the part i need to replace. Might be worth a shot. | ||
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Post# 1097963 , Reply# 8 11/22/2020 at 12:41 (1,247 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 1097966 , Reply# 9 11/22/2020 at 12:54 (1,247 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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Post# 1097983 , Reply# 10 11/22/2020 at 14:58 (1,247 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 1097989 , Reply# 11 11/22/2020 at 15:37 (1,247 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1098050 , Reply# 13 11/22/2020 at 21:10 (1,247 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Melted Clutch Slider On A 3 Belt WH FL Washer You need a new part, it will not work without this part, Most likely something caused this to over heat and melt.
Most likely is a tight-dry helix spring or tight main bearings, or something caught between the tubs, or trying to start spinning with a load of clothing with either the primary or secondary tumbles belts missing or broken.
We still have lots of new belts and other parts for these washers.
John L. | ||
| Post# 1098059 , Reply# 14 11/23/2020 at 01:00 (1,246 days old) by miele4life (UK ) | ||
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I've just put in the serial number details into appliance411.com and tells that it was most likely to have been made in March 1987. :) | ||
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Post# 1098067 , Reply# 15 11/23/2020 at 07:35 (1,246 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Melted Clutch Slider On A 3 Belt WH FL Washer 1987 would be correct for this washer, WCI stopped making FL washers in 6-88 for around 6 months or a little longer and then came out with a machine that looked just like these but had a variable speed brush style motor [ from or Germany ] and an imported drain pump, timer and speed control board, this next generation machine worked well but were even more troublesome than the 3-Belt machine.
WCI built this revised single belt washer into 1994 then completely scrapped this machine and introduced an all new FL washer in 1996 that was very successful, it was sold under the Frigidaire, Gibson names as well as all the GE and Kenmore FL washers for at least a few years.
John L. | ||
| Post# 1098110 , Reply# 16 11/23/2020 at 15:13 (1,246 days old) by tommy (USA) | ||
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@combo52...the belt attached to that pulley snapped mid-load, which i'm guessing is what caused the plastic on this pulley to melt. I've ordered new belts too so hopefully this does the trick. Thanks for the help. | ||
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Post# 1098125 , Reply# 17 11/23/2020 at 18:17 (1,246 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Melted Clutch Slider On A 3 Belt WH FL Washer | ||
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Post# 1098158 , Reply# 18 11/24/2020 at 06:30 (1,245 days old) by imperial70 (MA USA) |
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Maybe the part can be replicated with a 3D printer? There must be some commercial services out there that can take the existing one and craft a new one from taking dimensions... | ||
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Post# 1098252 , Reply# 19 11/24/2020 at 22:10 (1,245 days old) by jamiel (Detroit, Michigan and Palm Springs, CA) |
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I had a house in Chicago with the laundry room in the (unheated) garage, but the bathroom was large and there was the opportunity to build-in the w/d side by side. Unfortunately, the MT washer in the garage quit (it would work ok in the winter if I left the light on, but it died right when Frigidaire was in the hiatus between the two designs. I ended up with a Roper World Washer in the garage (figured that design would be safer with the freeze/thaw situation than a normal WP).
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Post# 1098266 , Reply# 20 11/25/2020 at 05:54 (1,244 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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And Known as English Electric
Hellow Tommy, Welcome to Automatic Washer, best place for all the information required on your new to you washer.
The innards are same as our English Electric with the three belt drive, built under license, you can see how the belts, solenoid and spin engage work. Enjoy the repairing , definitely a keeper !! | ||
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Post# 1098320 , Reply# 21 11/25/2020 at 16:11 (1,244 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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MIke | ||
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Post# 1098575 , Reply# 23 11/28/2020 at 17:32 (1,241 days old) by neptunebob (Pittsburgh, PA) |
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Something must be seized | ||
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Post# 1098583 , Reply# 24 11/28/2020 at 19:12 (1,241 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Melted Clutch Slider On A 3 Belt WH FL Washer It is not a water pump problem,
Does the basket turn easily in one direction ?
If not you either have sized main bearings, something caught between the basket and outer tub, or hopefully just a clutch-helix spring that is dry and in need of removing and regreasing.
Let me know if the basket turns easily in one direction and it should turn the other way as well but will take a lot more effort.
John L.
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| Post# 1098587 , Reply# 25 11/28/2020 at 19:35 (1,241 days old) by Tommy (USA) | ||
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You’re right. When I try to manually spin the basket there are a couple points in the rotation where I feel and hear some scraping. I assume I need to remove the front panel to try to see what could be scraping between the basket and outer tub? | ||
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Post# 1098611 , Reply# 27 11/28/2020 at 22:19 (1,241 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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melted Clutch Slider On A 3 Belt WH FL Washer Unfortunately an all too common problem of these washers, There [ was ] a porcelain on steel bracket welded to the outer tub that the nylon baffle that you found loose in the outer tub that was screwed to this bracket that rusted and broke loose from the outer tub. This bracket also held the plastic filter basket in place.
There was a kit back in the day with a SS bracket that you drilled holes through the outer tub to attach it and then screw the baffle to it. You could probably make one. The original kit could be installed through the opening under the baffle you already removed, but if you are trying to fabricate something you might have to completely disassemble the washer to do it easily.
John L. | ||
| Post# 1098629 , Reply# 28 11/29/2020 at 01:13 (1,240 days old) by Tommy (USA) | ||
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Thanks John. Again very helpful. Simple (and maybe dumb) question. Do I need these baffles and plastic filter baskets? If I just removed them, what would happen? | ||
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Post# 1098645 , Reply# 29 11/29/2020 at 07:39 (1,240 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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The same thing happened to mine, the metal baffle came off its weld points. During the spin cycle, it deflects water towards to drain hose. Without it, centrifugal force would prevent water from entering the drain hose during the spin cycle. What I did was drill a hole in the tub to secure the baffle and put epoxy over the screw to prevent leaks, and put the plastic piece back in its place (that is the pump guard, to keep large items out if it.) I did not have to take the machine apart to do this and it was not as hard as I thought it would be
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Post# 1098650 , Reply# 30 11/29/2020 at 07:55 (1,240 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA ) |
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These pics might help.. I have a spacemate service manual pdf I can email you...
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| Post# 1098863 , Reply# 32 11/30/2020 at 19:00 (1,239 days old) by chinadave (san diego) | ||
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Tommy, i will give you $10,000 for that machine. | ||
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