What would cause water to seep from a drain pumps weeping hole? [pic included]

No washer manufacture ever made a machine that could be damaged by changing settings while you were using it.

There was only one Maytag AMP machine that had two speeds the model 140 where you could change it when it was operating and it wouldn�t hurt a thing you could do it all day long if it broke when you happen to do it, it was just a coincidence,

The solenoid on the two speed clutch assembly of a GE washer was only used to hold it in low speed, the two speed clutch always starts out on low speed, you can shift a GE from low to high while it�s operating and it will work just fine.

You could also attempt to switch a GE from high to low while it�s operating but the safety system will just let it stay in high speed. It won�t switch to low until the machine comes to a stop, but it won�t hurt a thing.

if the solenoid linkage is damaged, as Brad mentioned could happen in reply number 11, it was out of adjustment and broken to begin with.

Reply number nine the solenoid is used to hold it in low speed. It has nothing to do with high speed.

One of the worst things about Filter Flow washers. What is the silly two speed clutch GE used, it�s ironic. One of the worlds largest manufacturers of motors, used this silly system in their washers, while manufacturing great two speed motors for almost every other washer manufacturer.

John


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Post# 1175913 3/24/2023 at 23:47 (406 days old) by boblawblog (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes 1 it does not leak enough for it to spread beyond the footprint of the washing machine and be noticed, but some water still seeps out. i do believe that the cold water inlet valve is worn, wondering if this is related? View Full Size

Post# 1175921 , Reply# 1 3/25/2023 at 02:23 (406 days old) by qsd-dan (West)
Checkrate/Likes 2 Worn seal or bearing. Time for a new pump. If water is seeping into the tub, it could be a water valve not properly seating. Best to replace, considering it's a GE FF/Hotpoint that's at least 30+ years old.

Post# 1176493 , Reply# 2 3/29/2023 at 20:13 (401 days old) by boblawblog (Toronto)
Checkrate/Likes a new pump? that makes sense, i have a similar issue with my car's pump and leaking coolant. i did some googling to see what water pumps on the market looked like mine, and i came across the following models, are they all interchangeable with eachother? i have attached a photo of the pump in my machine. WH1X1885 WH1X1694 WH23X42 what other things do you think should be replaced at the 30+ year mark? i am already looking to replace my inlet valve. View Full Size

Post# 1176538 , Reply# 3 3/30/2023 at 07:42 (401 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)
Checkrate/Likes 1 *Leaking Ge Filter Flow washer* There are all kinds of things you might be able to do to a 30 year old washing machine that you want to keep using, it depends how much effort you want to put into it. You may also destroy it or certain parts of it if you try to take it apart, You certainly could replace the belt while you�re doing the pump you might consider replacing the rubber boot around the transmission, however, you have to be able to pull the agitator and get the inner tub out. Sometimes that�s a problem in a machine this old and you may end up uncovering, rust issues, etc. , John

Post# 1176635 , Reply# 4 3/31/2023 at 06:18 (400 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)
Checkrate/Likes 3 *So much miss information* No washer manufacture ever made a machine that could be damaged by changing settings while you were using it. There was only one Maytag AMP machine that had two speeds the model 140 where you could change it when it was operating and it wouldn�t hurt a thing you could do it all day long if it broke when you happen to do it, it was just a coincidence, The solenoid on the two speed clutch assembly of a GE washer was only used to hold it in low speed, the two speed clutch always starts out on low speed, you can shift a GE from low to high while it�s operating and it will work just fine. You could also attempt to switch a GE from high to low while it�s operating but the safety system will just let it stay in high speed. It won�t switch to low until the machine comes to a stop, but it won�t hurt a thing. if the solenoid linkage is damaged, as Brad mentioned could happen in reply number 11, it was out of adjustment and broken to begin with. Reply number nine the solenoid is used to hold it in low speed. It has nothing to do with high speed. One of the worst things about Filter Flow washers. What is the silly two speed clutch GE used, it�s ironic. One of the worlds largest manufacturers of motors, used this silly system in their washers, while manufacturing great two speed motors for almost every other washer manufacturer. John

Post# 1176643 , Reply# 5 3/31/2023 at 09:49 (399 days old) by DADoES (TX,�U.S. of A.)
Checkrate/Likes � John, for reference, what happens on a typical vintage topload washer with a motor that reverses direction for agitate vs. spin/drain if the timer is turned to a directional change without first stopping the motor?� Does it continue running in the same direction without any ill effect since the centrifugal start switch doesn't re-engage for the reversal?

Post# 1176647 , Reply# 6 3/31/2023 at 10:49 (399 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)
Checkrate/Likes Hi Glen, If the timer is turned quickly the motor will just keep running the same direction, if it pauses long enough and slows down enough that the start winding cuts it the motor will quickly reverse . John