How to replace the Door handle of Dexter washer

[super80]

I have Dexter T400 door handle broken, and ned to replace, but it is hard to remove the "pin" that used to lock the handle in its place, any advise on how to remove the pin or any tool used to remove it more easy. thanks for helping.

[MSKLAUNDRY.]

Sears, go get a punch and a hammer.

[super80]

Sears, go get a punch and a hammer.

will try it thru, but this kind of pastic handle is very easy broken, anyone knows is there a metal one replacement for Dexter wash, thanks for input

[Walter]

super80,

I may be wrong, biut I think that "pin" is metal, not plastic. Check with Dexter Tech Support to be sure. Also, pick up a few extra "pins" from a distributor and use one of the new pins like a punch to dislodge the old pin from the channel to a point where you can get it with a pliers...

Walter

[super80]

super80,

I may be wrong, biut I think that "pin" is metal, not plastic. Check with Dexter Tech Support to be sure. Also, pick up a few extra "pins" from a distributor and use one of the new pins like a punch to dislodge the old pin from the channel to a point where you can get it with a pliers...

Walter

sorry for the confuse, what I mean is the pastic handle, not the "pin", of couse, the pin is made of metal.......
any advise on the pastic handle replaced with a metal one....
thanks

[Joseph Baran]

To my knowledge there is no metal handle opition. As to removal of the pin, it makes it easier if you use a length of 2x4 cut to fit between the handle and the floor to support the handle while you are whacking it...it also prevents you from bending the hinge out of whack.

[super80]

Sears, go get a punch and a hammer.

what size the punch should be ?? I have tried the 1/18 not no luck!! any comment??

[Walter]

super80,

Measure the diameter of the pin, then go to a hardware store and buy a hex-head bolt (or equivalent) of slightly smaller dimension than the pin and use that as a punch, making sure to prelubricate the pin already in the door handle with WD40... And use the 2x4 that Joseph recommended....

Walter