Servicing The 1986 Kenmore 60 Series, Part 1

Servicing The 1986 Kenmore 60 Series, Part 1 - Preliminary Problems

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2 ай бұрын

Originally recorded September 19, 2023.
In this series, I'm servicing my 1986 Kenmore 60 series by first of all making sure it still runs from having sat and neglected for a while. Then removal of the cabinet, inspecting all the habitation inside and assessing what needs done from there.
This part shows some of the preliminary problems that likely you, like myself, will run into in servicing a machine this old. First of all, upon removing the motor & transmission, the pump ended up being so rusted onto the motor shaft and would not come off the motor with any ease at all. Unfortunately, that turned out to be a disaster. I had to cut the pump off with a cutoff wheel tool to finally get it off which meant I'd now be needing a new pump.
Then, upon further investigation, the motor coupler was determined to be shot, and it's amazing that it even still ran up to this point. That will need replaced as well.
Next is the transmission. Needs a new clutch gear oil seal. No big deal, that's not much $ at all. But I've got to pull all that out so that all the oil slung can be cleaned off of that. And then put new oil in it for the sake of it.
Stay tubed for Part Two of this series!

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@jaykay18 2 ай бұрын

I'd imagine that's par for the course on a machine that's almost 40 years old. Especially if stored in a damp environment. Typical in a basement or garage. Too bad about the pump, but you can't save them all. I know it's the old style, but that's the breaks sometimes. At least the replacements are inexpensive. The motor coupler, wow. I'm also amazed it still ran, and it ran just fine. Will stay tubed for the next part.

@lizboz 2 ай бұрын

Yep, nothing like quality parts!

@patcola7335 2 ай бұрын

@@lizboz I have a new coupler if you need one

@lizboz 2 ай бұрын

@patcola7335 I actually bought a five pack of couplers from fleabay a while ago, so I used one of those on it. Appreciate the gesture!

@patcola7335 2 ай бұрын

@@lizboz No problem. I’m learning at my age to work on these now and your videos are great . Thanks. I have a Whirlpool DD I have to get the balance ring I broke trying to get the tub out. Ordered a replacement balance ring I just have to replace it. Unfortunately, I did not get the tub out and I used WD-40 and Blaster and the tub is still stuck.

@lizboz 2 ай бұрын

@@patcola7335 The tub will come out with some force around the edges with a hammer. Just be sure to use a towel to cover the edge so you don't chip it. Credit to jaykay18 for that one!