Thanks for the response. The washer belongs to my sister-in-law. Since I wasn’t on the scene I have not yet pulled the front off to check any of the three things you mentioned. I had her filled it up with water(large load setting, no clothes) and set the cycle to spin. It took 90 seconds to empty the water from tub. I thought this would indicate tub spin speed would be ok and there weren’t any obstructions in either hoses or pump. Do you think my rational is faulty? I was wondering if the washer had a clutch assy. that had possibly been damaged when she washed the rug as the washer prior to that had been spinning all the water out. Also I wondered if perhaps the belt may have started slipping in dealing with the rug. What do you think? As I don’t see a clutch mechanism listed in the parts diagram I assume that rules out a clutch problem. Am planning to pull the front off as you suggest and do as you suggested. Should I put three or four towels in to simulate operating conditions? In the timing test I had done earlier I didn’t think of that. With the stipulation that I’m only a "Shade Tree " appliance mechanic, having only repaired mine and those of relatives and friends over the years, I appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks again and if you have more suggestions feel free to respond as it will be several days until I get to work on it.