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| Post# 675688 , Reply# 1 4/26/2013 at 19:01 (4,017 days old) by washerman (cape town) | ||
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Money Shot Here is the money shot...not the "handcrafted" spinner plug. 
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Post# 675693 , Reply# 2 4/26/2013 at 19:33 (4,017 days old) by revvinkevin  (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Welcome to the non-lurker part of the AW world
The problem is the diverter valve. The knob on the left controls the valve and determines which tub will drain. You will have to remove the rear panel to access it.
Double check that the valve is moving when the knob is turned (it's connected via a cable). It's may be a good idea to disconnect the hoses and remove the valve to inspect the flapper inside it. Overtime the "rod or lever" inside, corrodes because it's made of pot metal. Verify the flapper moves freely and completely.
I hope this helps! Kevin | ||
| Post# 675715 , Reply# 3 4/26/2013 at 21:10 (4,017 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
Welcome!
You say that it's another A50 like that's a bad thing... There isn't much if anything on the market that will spin out a load of jeans like an A50. I agree with Kevin. I was thinking that there is an issue with the diverter valve. Sometimes ugly, sometimes blessedly simple. Well, you got your first vintage set so now is the time to make them yours by tearing into them. Actually relatively simple to work on. A good set to cut your teeth on! Remember, we're always here for advise if not sympathy...
RCD | ||
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Post# 675758 , Reply# 4 4/27/2013 at 08:46 (4,016 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 675764 , Reply# 5 4/27/2013 at 09:12 (4,016 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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A50 | ||
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Post# 675787 , Reply# 6 4/27/2013 at 10:45 (4,016 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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the diverter is more like a stopper for the wash side, it open/close to allow water to enter the drain line from the spinner side flow into the pump...
the flow or hose from the spinner is direct to the pump, this diverter is a "T" that is in place between the spinner and pump, that when open allows water from the wash tub to drain, as needed... every twintub is a little different per setup, but they all perform within the same function... these really are fun machines.... | ||
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Post# 675815 , Reply# 8 4/27/2013 at 14:00 (4,016 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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It's my understanding that the diverter valve as a complete assemply is N.L.A. (but don't quote me). The rubber "flapper valve" inside can still be had, though I don't know the part number. I know a couple others here have that info and will hopefully chime in.
BTW, what is the condition of the wash-impeller belt?
Best of luck! Kevin | ||
| Post# 675829 , Reply# 9 4/27/2013 at 16:14 (4,016 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Chiming in... Diaphragm and arm assy... | ||
| Post# 675864 , Reply# 11 4/27/2013 at 19:41 (4,016 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
Diverter Valve
Welcome to the wonderful world of twin tub washing! You look to have a very nice set there in Avocado no less. This diverter as Andy said is still readily available, finding one locally I found can be hard. Parts dealers here have been to crap for me though. For what it's worth, it's also the same valve that Maytag used on Suds Saver full-size models.
This valve setup is also somewhat unusual on the Maytag as it's not just a "let the wash tub drain" (for lack of a better term) setup as in Hoovers and the Japanese washers, but it will only drain from one OR the other, not both. On most twin tub machines, the spinner side is always open to the pump and the drain control opens up the wash side, but not here. So you have to be somewhat careful there the water is spun out of the load before draining the wash tub. The reason for the broken flapper is that the core of it is made from cheap pot metal. There is always water in this part of the system, usually soapy water because few people seem to ever rinse them out when they're done. Over time the cheap metal just weakens and erodes away until poof, gone. This is one of those parts they should have made from plastic years ago, but alas. When you reinstall it, you will need to adjust the cable as that no water bleeds over to the other tub. Fill the washer tub with some water and observe the level and the presence of water in the spinner. On your machine, which is an early one, there are 4 screws that hold on the plate with the cable wheel that need to be adjusted. When the screws are loose the plate can be slid up and down for adjustment. You just have to fiddle with it to get it where you want it. Also, as Kevin mentioned, check the "poly-belts" on both of the machines. The washer uses a clear polyurethane belt to drive the impellers, and this is the most common failure on these washers. Replacements are hard to find, but Martin (Yogitunes) has had luck with using other replacement materials for that belt (which he could sell and make $$$, hint hint). The dryer also uses one of these belts for the blower, so if it powers up and heats and tumbles but no air out the back, then this is why. All in all they look nice, and I hope you get years of enjoyment from them! -Tim (see, I really am back...) | ||
| Post# 675865 , Reply# 12 4/27/2013 at 19:44 (4,016 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
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Oh and to answer the actual question...
Once you have that frame out like you do, there are 3 screws (1/4" head) that hold that plasic valve assembly to the frame. Remove them, and separate the plastic housing from the frame. The plunger assembly will then pull out of the plastic body and that is the part that you replace.
Hope that helps! -Tim | ||
| Post# 675903 , Reply# 13 4/27/2013 at 21:33 (4,016 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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See, I really am back... | ||
| Post# 678115 , Reply# 16 5/8/2013 at 07:50 (4,005 days old) by bpetersxx (laf in on the banks of the Wabash River) | ||
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| Post# 678116 , Reply# 17 5/8/2013 at 07:51 (4,005 days old) by bpetersxx (laf in on the banks of the Wabash River) | ||
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| Post# 678117 , Reply# 18 5/8/2013 at 07:52 (4,005 days old) by bpetersxx (laf in on the banks of the Wabash River) | ||
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Comes to the Rescue!
and congrats on your A50 pair! YAY!
