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I added this to a thread on the same washer ("Kenmore washer noise during spin cycle") but it didn't get picked up with that title. I have a Kenmore Series 70, Model #110.82870120, which has had a plethora of new parts installed over the past 2 weeks: transmission, clutch, coupler assembly, motor, pump, water inlet valves and agitator dogs. The main problem had been a bad motor which rattled badly and seized periodically. Once the machine was all back together the noise was gone, but part-way through the first cycle the circuit breaker tripped. Thought maybe the breaker was damaged when the old motor had seized so I replaced it. No more tripping. Now, however, the motor clicks on and off randomly and rapidly during the spin cycle. The timer continues to run until the "Off" position but when finished, there's an inch or two of slightly sudsy water left in the tub. I jumped the lid switch and ruled that out, and realized that the clicking sound is coming from the area of the motor. (I haven't taken the cabinet off yet to pinpoint it.) The timer is only 3-4 years old, but could the periodic seizing of the old motor have damaged it so that it's not providing the right "signals" to the motor? Is there a separate motor switch down below? Something else I should be looking at? Several participants have commented on how solid these old machines are but this is becoming frustrating! Advice, suggestions or encouragement are welcome.