Here I discussed finding a new seal kit for my 1981 Kitchenaid (by Hobart). Its a KDI-19, but the motor is a Hobart KD-18.
https://terrylove.com/forums/showth...r-impeller-height-w-o-gauge-Kitchenaid-Hobart
While observing for leaks after replacing it, I see a spark from inside the bottom of the motor housing when some cycles change. Its coming from behind so I have to look w/ a mirror. It seems to be coming from inside a soft-looking clear-yellowish colored (old soft plastic ???) "tube" of some sort. Also a red and a yellow wire next to it; maybe they connect inside this tube.
I'm wondering if this surrounds a switch of some sort and if the spark is normal. Or maybe a replaceable part.
Maybe this is the Thermal Protection switch kicking in? During one of the cycles, there is a really loud hum. When I press my finger against the Fill Valve, the vibration decreases a lot. I'll have to try again and time the cycles to see exactly when.
Also the unit is not draining properly. There was about 1 1/2 gallons remaining in it after the complete wash cycle. Much more than the amount I poured in to see if there was a gross leak, before running it. I filled the sump up. But it seems to me that the "scavenge" drain cycle would take out any extra?
I need to see if something is clogged (found a rusty screw and an almond in the bottom of the sump when I changed the seal).
One problem is that the water valve is completely frozen and in a difficult place to remove & install a new valve... Have to shut & drain the whole house...
https://terrylove.com/forums/showth...r-impeller-height-w-o-gauge-Kitchenaid-Hobart
While observing for leaks after replacing it, I see a spark from inside the bottom of the motor housing when some cycles change. Its coming from behind so I have to look w/ a mirror. It seems to be coming from inside a soft-looking clear-yellowish colored (old soft plastic ???) "tube" of some sort. Also a red and a yellow wire next to it; maybe they connect inside this tube.
I'm wondering if this surrounds a switch of some sort and if the spark is normal. Or maybe a replaceable part.
Maybe this is the Thermal Protection switch kicking in? During one of the cycles, there is a really loud hum. When I press my finger against the Fill Valve, the vibration decreases a lot. I'll have to try again and time the cycles to see exactly when.
Also the unit is not draining properly. There was about 1 1/2 gallons remaining in it after the complete wash cycle. Much more than the amount I poured in to see if there was a gross leak, before running it. I filled the sump up. But it seems to me that the "scavenge" drain cycle would take out any extra?
I need to see if something is clogged (found a rusty screw and an almond in the bottom of the sump when I changed the seal).
One problem is that the water valve is completely frozen and in a difficult place to remove & install a new valve... Have to shut & drain the whole house...