Repair guy found some wire clips jamming the pump. They first tore up the
blades. The clips were "L" shaped bits of wire for an electric fence wire
that I left in my pocket a few weeks ago. Never figured where the clips
went. $175 and a new pump later, and now I know.

"jeff" wrote in message
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"Van" wrote in message
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It is a constant steady squeal. Fortunately, I took off the cabinet.
As
soon as the agitation cycle stopped and it went to the next cycle the
squeal
stopped. I was hoping the agitation cycle put the biggest load on the
motor
and forced the coupler to squeal. Other messages seem to indicate that
couplers just let go when they fail and don't make noise. It is a
Whirlpool
LSR7233EQ0. Heavy duty super capacity.

Hi,

As
soon as the agitation cycle stopped and it went to the next cycle the
squeal
stopped.

I'd try without the agitator to eliminate that....tranny/gearbox or
motor are possible trouble makers for sure
Maybe drop the motor away from the assy and run alone in the agitation
mode.

I was hoping the agitation cycle put the biggest load on the motor
and forced the coupler to squeal.

Spin is usually the hardest on the motor.

Other messages seem to indicate that
couplers just let go when they fail and don't make noise.

The motor coupler will make noises when worn...banging, grinding are
more common for a worn coupler than a squeal is.

jeff.

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