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Thread Number: 1542
Tranmission Overhaul Maytag - A608 1973 |
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| Post# 60089 3/15/2005 at 21:43 (6,979 days old) by Mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
Well guess what? The A608 kind of left me dumbfounded. Not to worry, when she hesitated the other day, (cold morning) I took a look, and decided, ok it is time. Long story short. The stately Maytag is in about 100 peices. Oh yes all parts and wires documented. I have the transmission apart and am waiting on ordered parts for it. I will re-hab it then put it back together. It is so simple to me. Did have to buy a spanner tool to get the nut out. But I did and thats cool. It will only enspire me to do more of them. Who cares about a $30 tool anyway, when you have someting as nice as these are. Was a bit surprised at the amount of oil in the transmission and how thick and old it was. NASTY. Have a question or comment. I would like to not replace the oil with the original Maytag trans. lubricant, but with the new 50 weight mobile 1 clear oil. I wonder how it would sound and run. I imagine noisy, but what are your opinions? Can the helical take it? Steve In Pensacola FL | ||
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| Post# 60103 , Reply# 1 3/16/2005 at 00:59 (6,979 days old) by scott55405 () | ||
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You got parts for the original transmission? I had thought all those parts had been canceled, and you had to replace a worn transmission with an orbital one. | ||
| Post# 60114 , Reply# 4 3/16/2005 at 06:21 (6,979 days old) by Jp () | ||
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its cool you can take it apart guy and put it back together. | ||
| Post# 60118 , Reply# 5 3/16/2005 at 07:00 (6,979 days old) by Mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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Yes Scott55405, most all of the parts were manufactured so long, that they are very easy to find here anyway. Sometimes I have to find two or three of the same to make a good one. Repairclinic.com is where if find a lot of parts. Pull up an A608, you will see. fixerman, i think i will stick with the oil that I ordered for the trans. Thanks for all the information of when you have done this, and right, the helical only has grease. i have some of that as well. The agitator spline shaft is just fine. it turns a little stiff, but if I find that it sould turn real freely by fingers, I will get another one off of another trans. I have two around here LOL! Keep the ideas coming. Wish Patapckrat would see this!!!! Steve | ||
| Post# 60139 , Reply# 6 3/16/2005 at 11:07 (6,979 days old) by scott55405 () | ||
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Well, that's great news. An orbital transmission is ok I suppose, but it's nice that you can keep your machine original. :) | ||
| Post# 60194 , Reply# 9 3/16/2005 at 21:14 (6,978 days old) by Mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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Maytag Helical Drive Transmission Answer
As stated with coldspot, the trans will not spill oil out if upright in it's agitation erect position. You may tip the whole thing in a bucket or pan and let it stay that way for about 12 hours, then, get rid of the old oil as you please. Then I let mine upside down for two days, and very little more came out, even with me moving it to a tilt. Then, I washed it with rags and diesel and mineral spirits to get rid of all the residue. I did buy the Maytag oil, or so they say to replace it, but I understand that any will work. I will replenish with it's original and the machine will out last me.!!! I am 43 so, another 33 years, guess what!!! LOL Let me know man how you make out. Steve | ||
| Post# 60346 , Reply# 12 3/17/2005 at 21:35 (6,977 days old) by Mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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New parts come in tomorrow!
Woohoooo! Guess what my Friday night party will be doing????? After the Pharmacy tomorrow, then I will Maytag the rest of the night. I love it, having time is great too. So by Sunday, it will be up and running. I cannot wait to hear the Maytag quality sound on her new madien voyage of laundry. Will take a pic! Steve | ||
| Post# 60505 , Reply# 13 3/18/2005 at 19:29 (6,976 days old) by doityrselfguy () | ||
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Thanks everyone for your input on the transmission. I will definitely post once I complete the task to let you know how it went. Pete | ||
| Post# 60522 , Reply# 14 3/18/2005 at 21:06 (6,976 days old) by Mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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Okay Pete I/We will be waiting. | ||
| Post# 61880 , Reply# 15 3/31/2005 at 21:41 (6,963 days old) by Mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
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Done and Beautiful | ||
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