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Post# 419740 , Reply# 1   3/1/2010 at 23:19 (5,140 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 419743 , Reply# 2   3/1/2010 at 23:39 (5,140 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Nice machine! for $30, I'D almost drive to get it... True, parts are harder to get but they can be found still. That is a classic example of a Real Maytag and would not only look wonderful in any collection but with normal care, should last a good number of years still. It does share a large amount of parts with the helical models. Better to try to brace the tub and transport upright but in a pinch, you could lay it on it's side (well padded of course!)
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Post# 419744 , Reply# 3   3/1/2010 at 23:43 (5,140 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 419771 , Reply# 4   3/2/2010 at 06:47 (5,140 days old) by GadgetGary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 419772 , Reply# 5   3/2/2010 at 06:49 (5,140 days old) by GadgetGary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 419774 , Reply# 6   3/2/2010 at 07:22 (5,140 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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I emailed the seller last night - hopefully it is still available. I'll keep everyone posted! |
Post# 419777 , Reply# 7   3/2/2010 at 07:36 (5,140 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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I think its a 142 having the black buttons a late 1950s machine in any case. It don't hurt the machine one bit to lay it carefully on its side but the back may be best this is true of almost any washer. I have moved hundreds of machines in station wagons never having had a problem in fact one of my good friends in Ohio has an appliance business and has never used anything but his Taures wagon to deliver new and rebuilt washers and dryers. The late 50s MTs had smaller suppression springs and had much more trouble with out of balance loads this was improved in the early 60s and finally made much better with the interduction of the 06 series in 1966 with its longer springs. I did like the motor tension system for the main drive much better in the early machines. The motor was on an offset pivot to allow slippage going into spin but when running in the wash direction it wouldn't slip allowing it to wash a much heaver load. MT didn't fix this problem of slippage with heavy loads until the late1990s, I have never seen any other washer that would sit there and slip and lose agitation speed with a large load. You would likely have to address a lot more little problems with a washer of this age if you want to make it a daily driver but its differently worth getting if you are up for a project. But if you want a vintage washer to use ever day a 06 MT or BD WP KM etc is less trouble to get and keep running.
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Post# 419782 , Reply# 8   3/2/2010 at 07:54 (5,140 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 419787 , Reply# 9   3/2/2010 at 08:09 (5,140 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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Even if you have to do some restoration work on it, this is a great machine to have in any collection. |
Post# 419848 , Reply# 11   3/2/2010 at 13:57 (5,140 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 419856 , Reply# 12   3/2/2010 at 14:15 (5,140 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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Thanks for the tip! The washer is still available and I am scheduled to pick it up tomorrow night. Hopefully all will go well - thanks for all of the advice! Andrew S. |
Post# 419862 , Reply# 13   3/2/2010 at 14:32 (5,140 days old) by GadgetGary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 419870 , Reply# 15   3/2/2010 at 15:03 (5,140 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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Maybe someone has a spare motor you can get. Did you find out the model number yet? |
Post# 419879 , Reply# 16   3/2/2010 at 16:04 (5,140 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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Nope, no model/serial number yet... |
Post# 420276 , Reply# 18   3/3/2010 at 23:46 (5,138 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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A little elbow grease should take care of this. Hopefully that isn't rust by the bleach dispenser. |
Post# 420277 , Reply# 19   3/3/2010 at 23:48 (5,138 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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This one is hard to see and I can't get another better photo until I unload it tomorrow. As I posted before I think the numbers are: Model A700 - Serial 229972CY |
Post# 420283 , Reply# 20   3/4/2010 at 00:21 (5,138 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Absolutely stunning! Congratulations on a wonderful first find! We must see pictures of the console with the florescent light going. As far as wondering about rust around the bleach cup, my 142 has that. My idea is that they just slopped the bleach into the cup and then put the lid down without cleaning the mess first. Look at the lid where it rests on the cup and check for rust and GET ON IT QUICK before it actually eats into the lid edge as it did on mine. Just fantastic! Video, of course, is requested...
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Post# 420454 , Reply# 23   3/4/2010 at 16:34 (5,138 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 420464 , Reply# 24   3/4/2010 at 17:04 (5,138 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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It is nice to have something to start with that is so complete and in nice cosmetic condition. The only part that I see that is missing so far is the rubber lid bumper. Work is crazy at the moment but I hope to try running it over the weekend. Cross your fingers... |
Post# 420569 , Reply# 27   3/4/2010 at 22:40 (5,137 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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The lower oil seal appears to be good. You are most likely seeing a little oil residue from the 'wet brake'. Maytags use a brake assy that has a heavy oil (like tranny oil) for lube. A-OK! The pump should have a small screw on the shaft housing which you can remove and shoot a little turbine oil (such as Zoom Spout) in to lube it. You cannot 'check' the oil level on a Maytag Helical transmission without tearing it apart. If you don't see a problem and she agitates well, don't screw with it. VERY clean underneath!
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Post# 420570 , Reply# 28   3/4/2010 at 22:41 (5,137 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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This isn't too bad... |
Post# 420572 , Reply# 29   3/4/2010 at 22:45 (5,137 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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Ahhhhhhhh - a nice lighted console! That's it for now. I hope to give it a water test this weekend. I'll post the results as soon as I can. Thanks again everyone! Andrew S. |
Post# 420576 , Reply# 30   3/4/2010 at 22:49 (5,137 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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Thanks RCD - I'll leave the tranny be and get some turbine oil for the pump. |
Post# 420591 , Reply# 31   3/4/2010 at 23:24 (5,137 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 420602 , Reply# 32   3/5/2010 at 01:15 (5,137 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room)   |   | |
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Great Maytag find!
You might be able to find turbine oil in some hardware stores. It seems to me I've seen it at my local Ace, although I don't remember the brand or know if they still have it. This may not be news, but it's worth mentioning again--there are good smaller hardware stores which often have stuff that the larger Home Depots don't even know about, let alone stock. Plus, they often have people who actually can answer a question more complicated than: "What time do you close?" |
Post# 420605 , Reply# 33   3/5/2010 at 02:23 (5,137 days old) by alr2903 (TN)   |   | |
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LoL at Lordkenmore, can actually answer questions, ain't that the truth. I find the help at blowes, much worse than the depot. Thats a beautiful old Maytag. Is turbine oil and compressor oil the same thing? alr2903 |
Post# 421293 , Reply# 34   3/7/2010 at 19:15 (5,134 days old) by GadgetGary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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