Thread Number: 29359
Maytag Transmission Rebuild Inquiry |
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Post# 446676   7/3/2010 at 19:48 (5,017 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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A few members here in the past have asked me to do detailed transmission rebuild thread. Before taking on the task and possibly wasting my time, I was curious how many members here would interested in such a thread.
We'll be exploring the innards of the pitman driven transmissions ranging from the early style 54 OPM units, to the first gen 63 OPM, all the way to the very last production units that used a slight different arrangement of parts, like lips seals rather than o-ring seals. There will be many photos involved and lots of info and tricks not mentioned in any factory Maytag service manual. Other info will include compatible parts that vary throughout the years, using newer style parts that make the process quicker and easier, and upper housing disassembly/assembly that Maytag never went into much detail about. The Candidates: |
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Post# 446677 , Reply# 1   7/3/2010 at 19:48 (5,017 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 446678 , Reply# 2   7/3/2010 at 19:50 (5,017 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 446704 , Reply# 3   7/3/2010 at 20:30 (5,017 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 446714 , Reply# 4   7/3/2010 at 20:35 (5,017 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA)   |   | |
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Hi Dan: I am interested in case I ever need to tear into my A700 transmission. I think this would be a great thread to have in the archives anyhow! Thanks in advance if you do decide to go through with documenting the process. Andrew S. |
Post# 446811 , Reply# 5   7/4/2010 at 01:58 (5,017 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 446826 , Reply# 7   7/4/2010 at 04:51 (5,016 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Hi Dan, go for it I say, would be great to see step by step, sometimes just having the manual is hard work, pics and other peoples hot tips make it so much easier....and yes there are Maytags overseas as Bigfoot above says!!!
I wonder if the thread could be put in the "Restorations" area of the site for future reference,?? Hi Bigfoot, welcome to the club, are you a washer engineer or launderette owner?? would be great to here of your experiences working with Westinghouse, Rex and Maytags on this side of the pond!!! Cheers, Mike |
Post# 446841 , Reply# 8   7/4/2010 at 06:16 (5,016 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 447006 , Reply# 10   7/4/2010 at 18:35 (5,016 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 447019 , Reply# 11   7/4/2010 at 19:15 (5,016 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 447088 , Reply# 12   7/5/2010 at 01:17 (5,016 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york)   |   | |
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Hey Dan, I'd definitely be very interested in the detailed Newton/Helical transmission rebuilt. Step by step instructs, hot tips and tricks that will simplify the work, plus pics would be AWESOME. Absolute GRATITUDE, Harry |
Post# 447119 , Reply# 13   7/5/2010 at 08:17 (5,015 days old) by frigidaireguy (Wiston-Salem, NC)   |   | |
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Hi Dan: I have a Maytag Model 140 that needs a rebuild so this would really be a great help. I will be anxious to have this info. Thanks !!!! Bob |
Post# 447264 , Reply# 14   7/5/2010 at 20:07 (5,015 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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It sounds like there's enough interest, so I'll take on the task of getting my camera oily and dirty, lol.
BTW, since I don't need 5 spare transmissions on hand, I'll probably be selling a couple of them that will be totally rebuilt as described in my up and coming posts. I've toyed around with idea of doing exchanges for those who don't have the skills, tools, time or mechanical know-how. However, with Whirlpool consistently jacking the price of parts sky high, coupled with shipping charges, I'm not so sure if it it would financially feasible in the long run. I would gladly accept any feedback relating to that topic. |
Post# 447266 , Reply# 15   7/5/2010 at 20:11 (5,015 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))   |   | |
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