Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 3/29/2011(UTC) Posts: 6
|
goes into spin mode when helix push's up on drive pulley agaist clutch fingers begins to spin then the helix just rides up and down the the pulley. what keeps the helix and drive pulley connected spin mode. pressure from clutch?do i need a new clutch?
|
|
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Senior Expert
Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699
|
Here is the explanation of what is happening from the service manual. The drive pulley turns clockwise riding up the ramps of the helix, exerting pressure on the brake and forcing it to release from brake pads. The helix drives the input shaft of the transmission, and when the input shaft turns in a clockwise direction the roller clutch locks onto the shaft causing the entire transmission assembly to turn. None of the gears in the transmission are operating at this time. The hub of the washtub is attached to the transmission tube and rotates with the transmission assembly. The centrifugal force created by the spinning washtub causes water to be extracted from the clothes.
Sounds like the helix is not operating properly and allowing the brakes to release.
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 3/29/2011(UTC) Posts: 6
|
Originally Posted by: sidfink43 Here is the explanation of what is happening from the service manual. The drive pulley turns clockwise riding up the ramps of the helix, exerting pressure on the brake and forcing it to release from brake pads. The helix drives the input shaft of the transmission, and when the input shaft turns in a clockwise direction the roller clutch locks onto the shaft causing the entire transmission assembly to turn. None of the gears in the transmission are operating at this time. The hub of the washtub is attached to the transmission tube and rotates with the transmission assembly. The centrifugal force created by the spinning washtub causes water to be extracted from the clothes.Sounds like the helix is not operating properly and allowing the brakes to release. in a counterclock rotation the belt pulley goes up the helix and releases the the brakes but doesn't stay on top of helix but drops down the to the bttom and runs up and over the helix again . what is supposed to keep the helix and the pulley together once the pulley releases the brake to spin the tub. is the pressure from the brake fingers to keep the helix and pulley coupled
|
|
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Senior Expert
Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699
|
The rotation should accomplish it.
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 3/29/2011(UTC) Posts: 6
|
replaced helix and pulley seems to work fine now.there was stong 1/16 inch groove in pulley where it contacts helix.:D
|
|
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Senior Expert
Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699
|
Great, glad you found the problem and thanks for the update.
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 3/29/2011(UTC) Posts: 6
|
:( Originally Posted by: sidfink43 Great, glad you found the problem and thanks for the update. not as good as i thought. motor smelling hot thermal breaker kiicked. water all over floor appears to have come from over top of tub. turn belt in spin direction brake off spins freely wash direction seems to work also.now what?:confused:
|
|
|
|
Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Senior Expert
Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699
|
Well you may have inadvertently disconnected the tube on the tub that goes to the water level switch, so check that.
Are you saying your motor thermal protection kicked in? If so, run the machine with the front off and see if you can tell what is going on.
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 3/29/2011(UTC) Posts: 6
|
Originally Posted by: sidfink43 Well you may have inadvertently disconnected the tube on the tub that goes to the water level switch, so check that.
Are you saying your motor thermal protection kicked in? If so, run the machine with the front off and see if you can tell what is going on. yes motor thermal kicked in motor is working hard in the spin cycle with a load in it.maybe the brake is not totally releasing?ck'd pressure switch looks connected to tub will ck in panel.seems to spin ok without load.did find belt idler pulley off fixed that. water was coming out over top of tub in spin cycle .in spin cycle the trans.is locked it just staight through?thinking brake clutch maybe the problem.
|
|
|
|
Forum Jump
You can post new topics in this forum.
You can reply to topics in this forum.
You can delete your posts in this forum.
You can edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You can vote in polls in this forum.
Important Information:
The AppliancePartsPros.com uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
More Details
Close