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| Posted: Thu Nov 19th, 2009 02:06 am |
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MikeinNC Grasshopper
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Initially I thought it would be an easy fix of a broken spring but with a wobble during spin moving the machine about a 1/4" at the top of machine but not quite walking . I checked and springs all connected and healthy, Triangle plate in place, Suspension pads white nylon looking 3 upper and 3 lower apppear in place. I hear a swish at end of spin indicating fluid in balance ring. What else could be the problem and how to check further?
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19th, 2009 05:03 am |
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grey one Sublime Master of Appliantology 
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Some wiggle is normal with these units. Check that cabinet is on frame properly , unit is level , lock nuts on front legs are tight against cabinet , the rear legs are working properly( you should get a ka-ching when lifting rear of washer and a ka-chung when it is lowered back to floor.)With washer tilted forward the rear self leveling legs should move up and down freely. When washer is in spin - put a $100 bill under each front leg and see if you can pull one bill out - if so the rear legs are not self leveling properly. Good hunting..
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19th, 2009 10:50 am |
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MikeinNC Grasshopper
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Thanks,I will try these suggestions but most likely I will substitute the $100 bill for parking tickets or some other prized possesion. the back adjusting legs are working well the front were not locked tight. i will tighten and check back.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19th, 2009 11:33 am |
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appl.tech.29501 Fellow, Academy of Sublime Masters of Appliantology 
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Also make sure nothing has spilled on the floor, fabric softner ,etc...doesn't take much
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19th, 2009 11:57 am |
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MikeinNC Grasshopper
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Thanks the machine is in a stable flat dry clean floor. The cabinet Case is solid. I can sit on the machine and it still generates a rounding sway with a empty basket on high spin.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19th, 2009 10:27 pm |
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MikeinNC Grasshopper
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What are the signs the block needs replaced? Or Shaft? Last edited on Thu Nov 19th, 2009 11:15 pm by MikeinNC |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 20th, 2009 12:53 am |
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MikeinNC Grasshopper
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Ive taken it all apart to replace the pads although they appear to have lots of life left they appear a cheap and easy try at this point. The shaft seems to spin true with out the inner drum in place but add the drum and after aminute on high it really starts swinging. The balance ring has the fluid in it. No noticable problem with block. How much play should there be of the shaft coming from transmission with the tub off? What else can it be Is it normal for the top of the shaft to be able to move forward or back when then trasmission held still?
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