Thread Number: 93145  /  Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
LA612 lip seal
[Down to Last]

automaticwasher.org's exclusive eBay Watch:
scroll >>> for more items --- [As an eBay Partner, eBay may compensate automaticwasher.org if you make a purchase using any link to eBay on this page]
Post# 1177868   4/11/2023 at 16:00 (388 days old) by Chef (California)        

I have a LA612 washer manufactured in Sep 1984. It's leaking a little oil at the bottom of the rubber cap of the pulley.
This machine uses the older o-ring, not the updated 207843 lip seal.
Does this mean there isn't any sort of lip seal at the bottom of the shaft to replace? Or will the updated lip seal fit?


  View Full Size



Post# 1177873 , Reply# 1   4/11/2023 at 16:23 (388 days old) by Thatwasherguy (Kentucky)        
You are correct, there is no lip seal.

thatwasherguy's profile picture
When I rebuilt the transmission in my 1978 Maytag, I ordered both seals, thinking I could use the lip seal as well as the O-ring. I found out very quickly that this is not the case. On the pre 1986 transmissions, there is no slot for the lip seal, just a groove in the lower housing for the O-ring. When replacing the O-ring, patience is key. Be prepared to spend about 20 mins with a VERY steady hand and a pick set to maneuver it into the groove, while not scratching the housing in the process. Good luck on your repair!
Thatwasherguy.



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