I posted about a month ago with this problem, and although I appreciate the responses I received, they didn't help me solve the problem. So I'm trying one more time...I'm going to give exact model info & problem descriptions as exact as I can.
Model: Whirlpool Heavy Duty Super Capacity Plus Model#LSC8244D (no drive belt)
Problem: Doesn't spin. Note: if I take all clothes out of it and then press the lid switch it WILL spin...it seems that when *any* weight is in it, a mechanical part is failing that doesn't allow it to start spinning.
It drains, rinses, and cycles. I've already replaced the lid switch & checked the contacts in the timing mechanism.
How I can "make" it spin: open the lid during the spin cycle, HOLD DOWN the LID SWITCH with a screwdriver, and then MANUALLY give the tub a push in a clockwise motion. At that point it will spin ON its own, and finish normally(this only works for small loads though..nothing very heavy).
Other than not spinning out, all other functions work fine. Please post what part/s I need to look at next. Thanks!
-paul