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Post# 322892 , Reply# 1   1/7/2009 at 09:48 (5,559 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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If the model ends with an "S" it has a safety system (I think S models are 1968 and later). The safety system consists of a rubber tube with a bulb on the end you step on to make the wringer rollers run. The bulb usually deteriorates and is no longer available. Simply unscrew the safety cartridge (to which the rubber tube attaches) from the leg of the washer beneath the wringer and replace it with a 1/2 inch wide machine bolt. If the model has a "P" that indicates a pump. The pump is activated by a sliding lever on the right side of the washer beneath the tub. Sliding the lever moves a wheel which engages the pump to the drive belt. Pump models also shipped with a metal hooked end on the drain hose. The hook is removable, however, and screws onto the drain hose via the same threads as a garden hose, so it may be missing. Even with the pump, just lowering the hose beneath the level of the water in the tub will allow the tub to drain as if there was no pump. Example: An E2LPS is an E2 series wringer with an electric motor, a pump, and a safety system. A N2LP is an electric N2 wringer with a pump but no safety. And an E2L is an electric E2 series machine with neither a pump, nor a safety system. Having used a friends N2LPS, I can say that they are great washers and you should definately get one, or several. We did have to use a machine bolt to bypass the safety system due to unavailability of parts, however. Clear as mud? Dave |
Post# 322904 , Reply# 3   1/7/2009 at 11:24 (5,559 days old) by sudsman ()   |   | |
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Thats one of the goodies.. I love the square tub machines too. they had a lot of water currents |
Post# 322912 , Reply# 4   1/7/2009 at 11:51 (5,559 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)   |   | |
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Hi Lee ... oh yes; all of the Maytag conventionals had the same wonderful water action ... "gyrafoam". Here's a sweet 1968 Model J (non-pump version). It really washes well (they all do): |
Post# 322913 , Reply# 5   1/7/2009 at 11:52 (5,559 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)   |   | |
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Here's the famous gyrafoam in action ... |
Post# 323048 , Reply# 8   1/8/2009 at 09:54 (5,558 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )   |   | |
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Post# 323073 , Reply# 10   1/8/2009 at 12:56 (5,558 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)   |   | |
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HI Jim, I think everyone should have a wringer washer or 7? I have 2 ABC's and one has a pump on it. I have 3 Maytags too and one with a pump. Most manufactures had machines that you could choose with a pump. Have fun with your new wringer machine when you get it. Gary |
Post# 323090 , Reply# 12   1/8/2009 at 14:26 (5,558 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)   |   | |
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Jim ... but of course! CLICK HERE TO GO TO geoffdelp's LINK |
Post# 323091 , Reply# 13   1/8/2009 at 14:28 (5,558 days old) by geoffdelp (SAUK RAPIDS)   |   | |
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I'm with Gary ... EVERYONE should have a wringer washer ... or 7! :-) |
Post# 323094 , Reply# 14   1/8/2009 at 14:33 (5,558 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland)   |   | |
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Geoff: I have the problem with the dark/spotted tub also. I have tried unsuccessfully to get it shiny again with no luck. My aunt had an older model (and I'm terrible with model numbers) square tub with the red that seemed to have more of a stainless steel tub and the inside of the lid was the same. I don't remember her tub being discolored at all and I know she used lots of bleach in it. Gary: Have any pics to post of the ABCs? They are beautiful machines and I have been trying to find one for years. My Grandmother had one that had the full skirt to the floor. It also had a pump. |
Post# 323146 , Reply# 18   1/8/2009 at 18:54 (5,558 days old) by autowasherfreak ()   |   | |
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Sent you an email. |
Post# 323164 , Reply# 19   1/8/2009 at 20:25 (5,558 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Geoff, I'm beginning to think that the 'harem' label is incorrect. It seems to be leaning towards 'children/grandchildren' as you are quick to bring out the 'baby pictures' at the slightest mention... :) BTW, don't stop it as I really love seeing them every time. I have a customer who has a Maytag wringer that was part of his family's estate that came over from the East Coast and now sits in a basement. He's run it but not wet tested it and it has been sitting for quite awhile. It supposed to be in good shape and has all it's original books and he want's me to make a reasonable offer. As he's said, "I'm not going to just throw it away, but I'm not looking to rob anybody..." I'm going to look at it and take some pictures and then post them to get some help with a reasonable offer as I'm thinking it's time to own my first wringer. Feels like a rite of passage somehow... RCD |