Washing Machine

Yes, stainless drum would be important to remove. I will give a full effort on removing my next motor just for experience. I get around .10 lb for mixed light iron and I know that motot added some good weight to my total anyways, but experience is priceless, even if it from time to time it costs us money.

Like everyone else, I cut the cord, pull the wiring harness, and if it is not too much of a hassle, I will pull the motor. In addition, I will also usually pull off the sheet metal directly under the control knobs as it is usually aluminum. Also, the drum makes a very nice storage area for smaller steel scrap. I usually keep the smaller pieces in 5 gallon buckets, then after I load the washer on my flatbed trailer I will dump the buckets in the drum. If you load it before putting it in your truck or trailer it can be a royal pain, as a washer (or even dryer) with a drum loaded with smaller scrap can be very heavy.

Originally Posted by wayne1956

Like everyone else, I cut the cord, pull the wiring harness, and if it is not too much of a hassle, I will pull the motor. In addition, I will also usually pull off the sheet metal directly under the control knobs as it is usually aluminum. Also, the drum makes a very nice storage area for smaller steel scrap. I usually keep the smaller pieces in 5 gallon buckets, then after I load the washer on my flatbed trailer I will dump the buckets in the drum. If you load it before putting it in your truck or trailer it can be a royal pain, as a washer (or even dryer) with a drum loaded with smaller scrap can be very heavy.

Great point with the drum as storage for smaller scrap. My next washer I am on it like flies on sheet!