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Is it over for this KDS-16?
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Post# 1201844   3/19/2024 at 19:06 by Michaelh (Illinois, USA)        

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Hello!

I am restoring a KDS-16.

The pump seal need to be changed and upon removing the motor I discovered the metal between the steel plate and the motor is totally rusted and soft. The hole for the screw nearest the cutout for the drain completely crumbled. Is this the end for this machine?


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Post# 1201846 , Reply# 1   3/19/2024 at 19:41 by Ragnboneman (Ontario)        

Henkle makes several version of DEVCON
Some are steel fillers some aluminum, maybe you get lucky and can clean the effected area and repair it with this epoxy
I've Aluminum putty and steel putty in aluminum cylinder heads with good results.





There are also zinc alloy rods for non ferrous metals






Post# 1201953 , Reply# 2   3/21/2024 at 06:41 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Rusty, sump and tank on a KD16 dishwasher

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Doesn’t look too bad to me. This is pretty typical for an older KitchenAid dishwasher.

I use 3M marine sealant to reassemble something like this. That stuff is amazing. Doesn’t seem to deteriorate at all for decades.

You should be able to get many years out of that dishwasher yet.

John


Post# 1201966 , Reply# 3   3/21/2024 at 11:47 by Michaelh (Illinois, USA)        
Pump gasket

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Thank you for your suggestions guys.

I see this seal/gasket available. Part number 242837. Will this fit?


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Post# 1201985 , Reply# 4   3/21/2024 at 16:13 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Water pump mounting gaskets

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You should be able to use the old gaskets. I never replaced those gaskets,if necessary, you can smear a film of silicone sealant over them and just reassemble them.

If you have money to Burn replace them but it doesn’t make any difference in the long run.

John


Post# 1201999 , Reply# 5   3/21/2024 at 17:38 by Michaelh (Illinois, USA)        
Gaskets are torn

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The one on the underside/outside of the machine is torn are the notch part. It’ll need a new one.


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