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Maytag Dryer Drum Seal
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Post# 384731   10/12/2009 at 14:19 (5,308 days old) by jalbert ()        

I bought a vintage Maytag set (A608 washer) to replace a dead Maytag Neptune washer (bearings and timer). Before I move the dryer (DE309)out of the den into the garage for storage, I decided to dismantle the dryer and give it a good cleaning. Boy, there was lots of lint. Anyway, the rear drum seal was torn, so I ordered one seal, high temperature adhesive, and a new belt (easier to change it out now) from a local parts house. The parts came in and I picked them up. The adhesive is Mayco rubber adhesive. Is this ok to use? Any hints as to removal of old, prep, installing new seal, etc. I'm not a tech. I've never done this before. Many, many thanks in advance for your help.




Post# 384829 , Reply# 1   10/12/2009 at 21:42 (5,307 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
Me too!

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I need to do the same thing on DE608!

Dave


Post# 384837 , Reply# 2   10/12/2009 at 22:15 (5,307 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Sounds like you have everything you need. I've used a little light sanding or scraping to remove any residue from the drum lip before applying the new seal. Usually most of the old glue is gone with the old felt and little remains on the drum itself. You could also do a new idler wheel, those bushings don't last forever but if the machine hasn't had a hard life, it may just need cleaning and a drop or two of turbine oil.

Post# 384868 , Reply# 3   10/13/2009 at 06:28 (5,307 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Also check the front support "glides" make sure they're not worn thru.

Post# 384906 , Reply# 4   10/13/2009 at 11:41 (5,307 days old) by jalbert ()        

Should the adhesive be applied to the seal or the metal? Applied all at once, or a little at a time? As far as turbine oil is concerned, I've read/heard both ways - that the oil will mix with lint and dirt and create a bad residue, and that the rollers were not meant to be lubricated. One roller turns easily, the other just a little bit harder. How can you tell when they need to be replaced?

Post# 385110 , Reply# 5   10/13/2009 at 21:50 (5,306 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        
Should the adhesive be applied to the seal or the metal?

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That's how you do it on the HOH's, but I've never glued a seal on the big load dryers. Should work fine though.


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