| Thread Number: 15189 problem with 1960's Maytag washer |
Post# 256503-12/27/2007-17:27 ||| felinefrenzy (Atlanta) |
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Hi, need some help/advice please...
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Post# 256512-12/27/2007-18:29 ||| COLDSPOT66 (Plymouth, Mass) |
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You need to replace the rubber insert and what's inside it. Also replace the plastic outer shell with the vent holes. There is a kit with all necessary parts and a new hose from the inlet valve to this injector assembly. Part # is 204660. |
Post# 256515-12/27/2007-18:34 ||| felinefrenzy (Atlanta) |
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THANK YOU! My husband wrote the note above. He bypassed the injector and just attached the hoses together for now, so it would at least work until we can get new parts.
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Post# 256538-12/27/2007-20:50 ||| COLDSPOT66 (Plymouth, Mass) |
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The injector assembly prevents gray water ( should the tub overflow) from backing up into the hose where fresh water exits, so as not to contaminate it. |
Post# 256616-12/28/2007-17:16 ||| bobbyderegis (Boston) |
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Yay John, to the rescue again. The rubber on the injectors tends to get stiff after a while and needs to be replaced, but I soak the plastic components in white vinegar for a few hours and they are like brand new again. Sometimes just removing the scale from everything stops the leaks.
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Post# 256645-12/28/2007-20:44 ||| felinefrenzy (Atlanta) |
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Thanks. I think we're just going to buy a whole new assembly. The interior of the washer is pretty rusted and corroded now because our basement wasn't very climate controlled like it is now. One thing that is different is the water pressure in the basement. WOW, it is strong which is probably what blew those babies out.
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Feline:
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