magic chef washer lazy spin

[jamesbd]

Washer works fine except in spin mode. You have to manually start spin by hand.After that works fine until washer is unused for a few days. I noticed a thrust washer(on transmission diagram for this washer). Could this be sorce of problem? Can this part be obtained? Is there a repair manual hopefully on line that would cover replacement of this part. THANKS

Model w20fn2

[jumptrout51]

http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16023083.pdf

This manual will instruct you on the repair.

Yes the parts are available.

Good Luck.

[jamesbd]

Thanks for the online manual however after downloading it I find it is not the right one. My washer is a magic chef model w20fn2(see parts diagram). Hopefully you can still point me to a service manual for that model
THANKS AGAIN

[jumptrout51]

Same components and procedure.
Go to section 6.5.

[Repair-man]

This is not the same as the Performa series, which was a Herrin product also. This is the old solenoid-release brake machine made in 1988.

Yours is the old Norge design as shown HERE. It is spun by a simple belt on bottom, plus a  spring (#34) pushing tension against the motor. I would first try a new belt.

Open the front panel and inspect the motor carriage assembly to be sure it still floats freely so the belt will adjust.

[jamesbd]

You our correct this is my washer. Have checked belt it is fine. Also moter floats well on its mounts. I think it may be the thrust washer part 11 on transmission diagram. Was looking for a repair manual to see how hard this would be to replace. Can you help?

[jamesbd]

Sorry in my earlier responce I incorrectly stated the thrust washer I think may be the problem was item 11 in the transmission diagram for my washer. The correct item number is 10.

[Repair-man]

If the belt is fine, the only solution for you is an LA1033 transmission. No one in their right mind would waste this kind of money on a 21-year old Norge washer.

Whatever notions you have about thrust washers do not apply to this particular machine.

[jamesbd]

OK ,I guess we certainly got our money out of this machine.I sure wish they made a machine like this at a reasonable price now a days. Thanks again for your help.

[Jaytag]

Some people including me are not always in their right mind,,,,,when it comes to classic washers.

[JWWebster]

Dude you need to look into this washer. The Kenmore 400 series is on sale TODAY for $300.
Best damn washer out there, My opinion:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02629422000P?mv=rr