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Thread Number: 46536
Need help with antique Maytag model 30 Washer |
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| Post# 678883 , Reply# 1 5/12/2013 at 01:30 (4,002 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
Hi Cody
And welcome.
You can sometimes get the agitator off if you can fill the tub with hot water, and let sit for and hour. This depends on if the tub will hold water. Check and see if ther are any holes in the tub from underneath (under the agitator) and make sure your drain hose is O.K Sometimes these can be very difficult to remove, depends on how long it's been on there without being cared for. I've been told that someone had to use a 2 by 6 across the the top, two straps under the agitator and a floor jack to pull it straight up, and off. Someone will come by soon that knows more about your model, and give you more info on the transmission cover. Hope this helps | ||
| Post# 678978 , Reply# 2 5/12/2013 at 17:25 (4,002 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
EnerG15 ? Cody is that you?
Hi Cody,
I just replied to some comments on the first video of my Model 30 restoration on YouTube. I'm assuming you're one and the same. As I mentioned in my reply to you on YouTube, I suggest the same as Stan has just done, with the hot water approach. As poor as the aesthetic condition was when I got mine, amazingly, the mechanical aspect seems to be fine. It runs beautifully - probably has the original oil in the transmission! So I've never taken mine apart, although one day I'm sure I will. There are a few members here that have either the Model 30 or Model A (almost identical) so hopefully you'll get some more suggestions. Too bad you're so far away - I'd love to help you with it! I think they are such cool old machines! I've attached the page from the operating manual that shows the parts. 
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| Post# 678986 , Reply# 4 5/12/2013 at 17:49 (4,002 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
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Think about a trip to Early, Iowa
Cody, I'm sorry to hear that it looks beyond hope. From where did you get yours? They do occasionally appear on Craigslist or Ebay - in fact, I saw one from Colorado a little while ago.
Then, there's always "Hardware Hank" in Early, Iowa. When I was there last August there were still a few available. You could always contact the proprietor, Dick Sanders, in advance of a trip there. Sanders Hardware Hank 205 Hwy 71, Box 395, Early, IA. 50535 (712)273-5281 Good luck! | ||
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