Spin cycle too slow

Washer Repair
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I bought this washer used, and the spin cycle is too slow- clothes come out soaked. The more clothes, the slower the spin. I searched the internet and found many references to the thrust bearing. I pulled everything off the shaft and reassembled, and even removed one of the two stacked washers to that the cam shoulder hits reference mark #5 before the brake disengages and the tub starts to spin (previously it only hit #3 before disengaging).

However, if I turn the pulley with any force, something between the shaft and tub slips, and there’s the problem. It doesn’t seem related to the amount of cam adjustment. I’m not excited about removing the brake. WHat is the transmission connection like, and how do I continue troubleshooting from here?

thanks,
jim

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Normally the thrust bearing fixes a spin problem on these models, but it looks like you have transmission problems, or possibly brake issues. Digging into this requires special tools and you are dealing with a brake spring that has compression at 200 lbs.

I would try reassembling the thrust bearing, but I think you are looking at the type of repair that says replacement.

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sidfink43 said:
Normally the thrust bearing fixes a spin problem on these models, but it looks like you have transmission problems, or possibly brake issues. Digging into this requires special tools and you are dealing with a brake spring that has compression at 200 lbs.

I would try reassembling the thrust bearing, but I think you are looking at the type of repair that says replacement.

Yea, I can’t see how the thrust bearing has any impact on the slipping, unless it’s so worn the brake can’t release. But the brake is definitely releasing.

Is the transmission repairable? What would make it slip? Seems like I’d get either a jammed gear or a freewheel, but a slip…?

thanks,
jim

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Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think a bad brake can be a problem on this washer.I don’t think this washer has a brake bearing, but a leaking tub seal could cause rust and release problems.
Remove the pulley and replace all the brake housing screws with 8-32, 1 1/2 inch long machine screws and carefully back off all the screws till all the brake spring tension is off the housing, then inspect the brake disk.
To confirm a sticking brake, run the washer in spin, the outer brake housing is the braking surface, so if this gets hot, that would confirm it.
Also, a bad belt or missing motor spring could cause these problems