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Thread Number: 87542
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
1976 Kenmore Washer Running but outer tub rusted and leaking... |
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| Post# 1121113 , Reply# 1 6/23/2021 at 10:28 (1,035 days old) by 76kenmore (Iowa) | ||
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Can I get some feedback ? Is there any interest in this 1976 Kenmore washer or parts or do you guys just scrap these units? Do you need pictures to decide ? | ||
Post# 1121163 , Reply# 2 6/23/2021 at 16:59 (1,035 days old) by RP2813  (Sannazay) |
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| Post# 1121243 , Reply# 4 6/24/2021 at 12:51 (1,034 days old) by 76kenmore (Iowa) | ||
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1976 Kenmore Heavy Duty Washer Pictures Share your thoughts ... Six Days And Counting. | ||
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Post# 1121255 , Reply# 5 6/24/2021 at 14:39 (1,034 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Too many new projects… | ||
| Post# 1121260 , Reply# 6 6/24/2021 at 15:08 (1,034 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
Thanks for trying to save this machine and posting all of the pictures. This machine is fixable if the outer tub is not majorly rusted along with the center post. From the looks of the rust on the base plate in the back it has been leaking water for a very long time. With a major rebuild of the drive system it could run for many years but it is a fairly large project to take on. I hope someone does contact you to save it. If it weren’t 2000 miles from me I would have picked it up already.
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Post# 1121263 , Reply# 7 6/24/2021 at 15:39 (1,034 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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There are collectors who have an affinity for lower end machines like this. It's a couple of notches above the most basic model, but would probably still have appeal. I like this machine because it offers enough selections for most laundering needs.
If no one comes forward, your efforts to save the machine are admirable. You tried. If it ends up as a Prius, so be it. You did what you could to prevent that outcome. Thank you. | ||
| Post# 1121267 , Reply# 8 6/24/2021 at 16:35 (1,034 days old) by 76kenmore (Iowa) | ||
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East Coast Collectors or Clubs? Thanks Guys . There must be a collector in the Mid Atlantic or North East US. How can we find them ? Clubs ? | ||
| Post# 1121274 , Reply# 9 6/24/2021 at 18:12 (1,034 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1121277 , Reply# 10 6/24/2021 at 18:27 (1,034 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Standard Capacity 1976 Kenmore Washer | ||
| Post# 1121313 , Reply# 11 6/25/2021 at 02:22 (1,033 days old) by toploadloyalist (San Luis Obispo, CA) | ||
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Kenmores from that time onward had the labels 'RINSE & SPIN' in Normal (later Cotton/Sturdy), and 'SPIN ONLY' in Permanent Press. This washer has them vice-versa. | ||
| Post# 1121323 , Reply# 12 6/25/2021 at 06:11 (1,033 days old) by 76Kenmore (Iowa) | ||
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I assume no good outer tubs exist ...? Thanks for all the ideas and feedback. The machine is in West Chester, PA Has anyone ever tried to repair a tub that is rusted and leaks ? | ||
| Post# 1121325 , Reply# 13 6/25/2021 at 06:19 (1,033 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1121334 , Reply# 14 6/25/2021 at 07:48 (1,033 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Standard Capacity 1976 Kenmore Washer Hi John, Your machine is definitely repairable if you are handy and want to put the time in it.
If the outer tub is in really bad shape we may even have a better used one that will fit.
You also might want to find a donor machine and combine two machines depending what your goal is.
We would have about any parts you would need to restore this washer.
The parts from your machine are not worth much because there are still a lot of better condition machines out there, and as vintage machine go this is not a rare machine.
I regularly see better WP-KM Belt Drive washers getting recycled, If you are sentimental about this washer it can be saved, If you just want a good vintage washer like this one it might be better to start with one in better condition.
In any event there is lots of help here if you want to restore a vintage WP or KM washer.
John L. | ||
| Post# 1121341 , Reply# 16 6/25/2021 at 08:34 (1,033 days old) by 76Kenmore (Iowa) | ||
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Combo52 Combo52, Do you have any interest in this machine ? I could meet you in Belair, MD ! Is there anything on it you could use? Thank You for your insight. | ||
| Post# 1121844 , Reply# 17 6/30/2021 at 06:52 (1,028 days old) by 76kenmore (Iowa) | ||
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Last Call ! Anyone ? CLICK HERE TO GO TO 76kenmore's LINK on Lancaster Craigslist | ||
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Post# 1122237 , Reply# 18 7/3/2021 at 14:17 (1,025 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Wish I was closer | ||
| Post# 1122238 , Reply# 19 7/3/2021 at 14:22 (1,025 days old) by laundryboy (Orlando Florida & Moravia NY. ) | ||
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