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Thread Number: 91623
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Whirlpool Belt Drive Slowing Down in Spin? |
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Post# 1161414 10/9/2022 at 08:33 (563 days old) by chetlaham  (United States) |
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I came across a video that I thought was interesting. Prior to 27:33 the machine is in drain, but when the machine shifts to spin at 27:34 the wig-wag appears to slow down? Is this actually happening or is it just me? Wouldn't the clutch stop the motor from slowing down?
Just something I noticed that I was not expecting and don't think I've seen before. ?t=1654 | ||
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Post# 1161418 , Reply# 1 10/9/2022 at 08:50 (563 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1161422 , Reply# 2 10/9/2022 at 09:04 (563 days old) by chetlaham (United States) |
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| Post# 1161434 , Reply# 3 10/9/2022 at 10:39 (563 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
Since I’ve replaced the clutch, it no longer does that. Works much better than the old one did, that’s for sure. Nice thing is you can adjust the clutch on these belt drives vs the direct drives and since Whirlpool no longer makes parts for the direct drive (at less that I am aware of), it basically will be the end of the line since they won’t be available anymore unless someone makes spin clutches for them again.
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Post# 1161435 , Reply# 4 10/9/2022 at 10:53 (563 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Belt drive washer slowing down as it starts to spin
Yes the clutch is grabbing as Glenn mentioned and then the belt is slipping.
The clutch tension is not adjustable on a belt drive machine you can adjust the gap but that does not change the tension. There are far more parts available for the direct drive machines than belt drive machines, in Reality getting parts for either one it’s not gonna be a problem for the for seeable future. There are also a lot of companies making aftermarket parts for the direct drive machines. John L | ||
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Post# 1161436 , Reply# 5 10/9/2022 at 10:55 (563 days old) by chetlaham (United States) |
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You did a great job, on top of having great tastes. That washer is a score.
BTW, just some words of wisdom to channel owners: Limit commenting on other channels. YouTube algorithms take down any account without warning if it misidentifies code words or trolls flag your comments (as they typically do) enough times. Even though you have not violated the terms of service. YouTube isn't a kind or fair place sadly. Also back up your videos on a hard drive or non-Google platform. With that said your correct, you can get away without heating during the fall in mild climates. But that takes all the fun out of being cozy. Anyway, glad to see you posting here on AW.org! :) | ||
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Post# 1161491 , Reply# 6 10/10/2022 at 08:59 (562 days old) by extmaxspin (Saginaw MI) |
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Pre 1966 machine? | ||
| Post# 1161503 , Reply# 7 10/10/2022 at 15:33 (562 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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