[7336990]

Hi new here, great site. I have a Kenmore gas dryer approx 5 yrs old I just replaced motor this week , with new idler wheels, belt,gaskets front and rear drum, problem is the drum is banging wken it turns seems to be on one spot where it is worn on rear of dryer frame? all wheels and gaskets are installed correctly its metal on metal contact could the drum be bent? help me please

[bettyboop]

Yes the drum can be bent very easily. When I work on a drum seal replacement
I rest the drum on an open trash can to hold it secure. Last week as I walked away a gust of wind blew it off the trash can and bent the drum. Use a tape measure and measure across the rear of the drum in 3 places. record your findings. Example: my super size drum measured 26 3/4", and smallest dia. 25 1/2" mark the widest point with majic marker, set the drum with hi point up, and with your hands shove it down just firm enough to bend it back to normal. now remeasure and say you get 26 1/4 anywhere you ck you fixed it! Real easy, no rocket science here, just common sence.Bettyboop

[7336990]

Thanks Betty boop, Imfixed the problem prior to your reply, the rear idler wheel was loose from the nut on the back side, used a stubby wrench 9/16 to tighten in the space for the wire harness. dryer has never worked better and sounded quieter with the new motor and all. thank