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Post# 607782 , Reply# 1   7/2/2012 at 22:03 (4,286 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Hi,
I assume you are refering to the Maytag N2LPS at auction attached to the link. I'm sure the "switch" he's refering to is the black lever you can see in the second picture... it's a mechanical control that engauges the pump to drain the tub. I can see how it's mistaken for an electrical switch since they are labled "ON/OFF" but all Maytag Wringers simply plug in to activate the motor... no switch. Now as to why it didn't work, a few possible reasons: If the tub's empty, then you're not going to get any water so the lever will appear not to be working. OR the pump/linkage are slightly out of adjustment and if everything else is good, it should be an easy fix. (the lever moves the pump which causes a friction wheel to drag against a pully.) The other thing about these machines (Maytag Wringers) is that the late model units originally had a squeeze-bulb safety floor switch so that the wringers could be stopped instantly. We're decades down the road, so these rubber blub switches are usually no good and not available for replacement (and generally hated as a nusance). There is a fix that uses a screw to hold the linkage closed in the absense of the squeeze bulb, but since the ad specifically says the wringer still works, somebody may have already taken care of this for you. The price of $100 is not a steal, but it's not unrealistic (I was just looking at a Craig's list for another N2 for $300, which is crazzzy). If you enjoy barganing, you might get it down lower, but frankly it does look like a good machine, and the price looks fair. I have an NX (the stripped-down model) that I use for a daily driver and I've fallen in love with it. If you've never used a wringer be aware that they are time consuming, wet, and labor intensive devices. I am an AutoCAD draftsman, so I am already spending too much time in front of a computer, so wash day is how I get in some exercize. Last thought: if you transport it home, REMOVE the wringer head and when you place the washer on its side, be sure the wringer support tube is on the TOP of the machine. If it's on the BOTTOM, oil will leak out and make a delux mess. Let us know if you need any more info. CLICK HERE TO GO TO scoots's LINK on eBay |
Post# 607813 , Reply# 2   7/2/2012 at 23:15 (4,286 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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too far away, you could go and look for yourself. Find out what "on/off" he's talking about, and ask how he drained it! maybe he just lowered the hose?
If it is a little too far, then maybe call, or email him. Ask him to sent you a pic of the "switch" I did see one once, that someone had added a toggle switch to. Made it a little easier to use. Let us know what happens. I really like the Maytag N Good Luck |
Post# 608932 , Reply# 5   7/7/2012 at 22:00 (4,281 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 609310 , Reply# 8   7/9/2012 at 23:21 (4,279 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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If it's the same machine that was posted on Ebay, it was a pump model.
So the reason it may not work is, maybe the pump control arm is missing, or someone removed the pump, and was using it with a floor drain! Or has been moved out of position to where it dose not engage the fly wheel ...Who knows til you look. In any case, when you get there to look, you'll see if the pump is there, or not. If it's there, and your able to plug it in, you'll hear the motor turn on. While running the motor, if you move the pump lever to the "on" position, you' hear it engage... If you able... while motor is running, move lever back on forth while looking under it's skirt... You'll see what I mean! It's a very simple and efficient mechanism. If the pump is missing you can still get a rebuilt pump from Phils Maytag for about $50.00. If that's the case, maybe you could offer a little less? $25.00 ( half the cost of the pump) Also make sure wringer works, pressure nob tightens rollers, and control lever operates rollers to work forward and reverse, and that wringer locks into position (if it dose not lock, it has a broken index slide. very easy fix, and Phil has them) Bottom line you got to go look! Now if you get it (hope so) don't get so excited, that you drive off forgetting the lid LOL Let us know!! |
Post# 609444 , Reply# 10   7/10/2012 at 16:12 (4,278 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Those machines are pretty tough, not a lot to going wrong (uncomplicated)
You may find that everything works, as these were made to last, that's why there are so many of them still out there, and working. Also Maytag did'nt stop making them til 1983 or so. I noticed in the photo, that the rollers were separated, witch is what you are supposed to do when not in use, to avoid getting flat spots... so maybe it's been well cared for ? Think you'll be fine How are you going to move it? Can it be done on a truck in a standing position? |
Post# 609519 , Reply# 12   7/10/2012 at 23:25 (4,278 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Someone here, I'm sure has a copy of a Maytag wringer instruction book, that can be scanned for you, I have one. I can copy and send, if you want.
You really should have one, it explains better than I can tell you, But for now here's my instructions LOL Push the release bar first, Hold down release bar, and turn lever on top counter clockwise, keep the lever in that position, and slide your hand between the rollers, and lift up about two inches, while holding up turn lever back, clock wise, and rest it down. this will keep the rollers from touching. This is how it looks to be now, in the photo I saw. To use the wringer, you slide you hand between rollers and with your thumb push the release bar, and turn lever clockwise a little, now you should be able to rest it back down where the rollers touch, at this point, if you were going to use it, you would press the bar and tighten turning the lever as far as it turns, clockwise. Then it's set, and will remain tight until you hit the release bar again. As far as moving.. I don't think you should remove the wringer head unless you have to. The other lever, that controls the forward/backward movement of the rollers (when machine is on) is sort of a gear shift. in that it has a neutral position, this allows the wringer head to turn 180 degrees freely. However one of the positions of this lever is... well we'll just call it "park" in that it locks the wringer head in position, so it dose not turn freely. This is the position you want it it when your moving it in the truck. You sure don't want that thing turning freely while you picking up the machine and carrying it, it weighs about 40 lbs! It can move around, and hit you in the head if its not locked in position. If you can't lock it in position, then the index slide is broken ( this is the little gear spring inside that i spoke of earlier) In witch case you will have to remove the wringer head, and transport separately... (should lift off, and out of the machine, the heavy part I mentioned) As I mentioned before, don't worry, Phil has them, ( index slide) and it's a very easy install, but you will have to have in oder to lock the wringer in place while running clothes thru! Often times this is broken, due to rough handling by the user! Once you get it, and work with it a couple of times you'll see, it's not as complicated as it may sound! Sorry if I made it seem that way. LOL HTH Stan |
Post# 609706 , Reply# 13   7/11/2012 at 16:42 (4,277 days old) by jocks54 (Danbury Connecticut)   |   | |
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Thanks Stan Great help. I will keep you posted. I hope I am not making a wasted long trip! But feel confident if I have a problem you guys can help me! He has lowered the price already! |
Post# 609729 , Reply# 14   7/11/2012 at 18:53 (4,277 days old) by westie2 ()   |   | |
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One more this is to get you a 3 foot piece of dowel rod so you can lift out the clothes and flirp up to the wringer. Save you catching you fingers in the wringer. That or get clothes tongs. |
Post# 609739 , Reply# 15   7/11/2012 at 19:48 (4,277 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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you make out O.K on Friday.
Once you have it home...Yes we're here to help, as there are things you should know about filling, draining, how to position the wringer, what to be careful of going thru wringer. Also cleaning the sediment trap... Be sure and look for that when your there, it's under the agitator... so agitator lifts off and sediment trap is under, that also lifts off and out, to be cleaned between loads) I'll try to put a pic up here a a little while so you'll see what I mean. Again.. if it's missing Phil has them!! |
Post# 609786 , Reply# 16   7/11/2012 at 23:56 (4,277 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Post# 609800 , Reply# 17   7/12/2012 at 01:06 (4,277 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 609801 , Reply# 18   7/12/2012 at 01:14 (4,277 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 609848 , Reply# 20   7/12/2012 at 10:58 (4,277 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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The "floating" is very common.
You need a stop ring ($3.00) part. I'm not clear on what you did with your "oil change" and not sure what agitator ball and spring you mean? You can remove the whole wringer head and add a little 80/90 gear lube, down the shaft, but this dose not reach the transmission to my knowledge. Think you should get a hold of Phil at Phil's Maytag 607-869-2263 cell 315-246-5518 EST. Many of us here have used him for parts and advice. He is very nice to talk with, and will have the stop ring you need. You can explain what you did with your oil ect He'l be better to answer the question about that. Stan |
Post# 609862 , Reply# 21   7/12/2012 at 12:17 (4,277 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Stan--your drain hose hook--it looks wider, shorter, and nicer than the original. Did you swap it out or what? Interesting.
Frank and Bill and Jocks, good luck on your new gems. You're gonna have a lot of fun. Wait till you hear the pumps roar and rumble, and marvel at how powerful they are. This post was last edited 07/12/2012 at 12:50 |
Post# 609948 , Reply# 23   7/13/2012 at 00:33 (4,276 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Wow, you really went over and above! a little further and we'd have to call it a complete tare down LOL
And yes, the info shared, I'm sure will help someone! And yes, there is a breather hole on top of the right angle drive between the "driveshaft and gearbox" it's hard to see it, but if you run your hand along, you'll feel it. If Geoffdelp (member) comes along, or if you can find him here, and email him, he, I'm sure can answer you question about amount of oil it supposed to hold (he's in MN) and know a great deal about these machines. If you don't catch up to him, service manual is available, Phil has these. You did so well, hardly sounds like you need one! HTH Michael, Thanks for noticing my "my drain hose" LOL |
Post# 610095 , Reply# 25   7/13/2012 at 18:44 (4,275 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 610125 , Reply# 27   7/13/2012 at 21:33 (4,275 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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after I read your post, I had to go look at mine LOL
I didn't turn mine over, did it the lazy way, laid down with a flashlight! I'm not sure there is an easier way to add, refill, or change the oil. Think you figured out the only way! Thanks for posting the pic. Did you locate the vent hole (breather) on the casing ? What did you do to "tune the agitator" ? what was it doing, or not dong before? Tell Tell! |
Post# 610657 , Reply# 29   7/17/2012 at 01:16 (4,272 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Thanks for the reply. Good job!
So, after going this far would you say that is possible to change the oil by just removing cover ( the two bolts) with out turning the serrated cap (don't think mine needs tuning) and draining and refilling, with say 80/90 gear oil, and just replacing the cover? is there a gasket there, that would have to be replaced? I ask because it's time for a new belt (still original to my knowledge) and thought "while I'm there" Stan |
Post# 611656 , Reply# 30   7/22/2012 at 22:30 (4,266 days old) by stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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(my E2LP)
but didn't mess with the serrated cover, or attempt a oil change. I've gone over the service manual, over and over, with no indication in there, that the oil can be changed from this location?? (there were no instructions for changing the belt either??) After changing the belt, I noticed the machine ran very quite! (why I changed it) My concern though, is that it put me in mind, to pay attention the the motor temp! I thought it ran a little hot?? Dose anyone know if there is a place to oil the motor, service manual dose not mention. ( wish I had inspected when I had it loose!) Anyone know how warn the motor runs, say on a warm day after a couple of loads? May re post this as new question Stan |