This is a pretty old machine, at least 15 years and probably more so I would think the time has come to consider thanking it for all its service and retiring it.

There are several things which could cause your problem. If you want to take a look at a repair, here is a site on checking out the older GE type washers.

http://www.applianceaid.com/ge-os-wash.html#spin_agitate

Well, great, glad that was all it was and glad you got it working. I did not mean to imply those are bad machines, they are not, but if you had to make a major repair you would want to think about it before spending the money.

I do not know about the recirculation, but maybe someone else will respond to that issue.

Good luck, and thanks for the update.