belt drive models - Whirlpool

CHANGES to LATER MODEL LARGECAPACITY WASHERSChanges were phased into production on all largecapacity models. The modifications that were madeinvolved the basket, baseplate, superstructure, andgearcase.The basket is the same size that was used on earlierlarge capacity models, except that it has a shortercenterpost. The baseplate centerpost is also shorter.A standard 14-pound gearcase and superstructureassembly is used in the modified large capacity unit.AGITATORSHAFTSEALSEALSPACERBEARINGTURBINE OILDRIVETUBECENTERPOSTFILL CAVITY WITHRYKON #2 GREASESEALS14"BEARINGSEALSEALSFILL CAVITY WITHEXTRA HEAVYTURBINE OILSPACERFILL CAVITY WITHRYKON #2 GREASEBEARINGSEALSince the basic tub and basket size remained thesame, the high water level in the large capacity unitis still about fourteen inches in the basket. Usingthe standard gearcase, superstructure, and shortercenterpost now places the water level above thecenterpost and agitator seals.To prevent water from entering the centerpost oragitator shaft areas, three seals were added and thelocation of two (2) bearings was changed. The uppercenterpost bearing is pressed in about 5/8 inch deeper.This allows room for two upper centerpost seals.16