Thread Number: 49747
Still looking for a nice Maytag A806 |
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Post# 718844   12/2/2013 at 15:52 (3,796 days old) by k1rod (Scottsdale, AZ)   |   | |
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Hi All, I'm still looking for a nice Maytag A806 if anyone knows of one available in the Southwest or West... Thanks. |
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Post# 718891 , Reply# 1   12/2/2013 at 18:24 (3,795 days old) by DigAPony ()   |   | |
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"RedCarpetDrew" should be able to help, if you don't mind a trip to Reno, NV. |
Post# 718925 , Reply# 2   12/2/2013 at 22:40 (3,795 days old) by k1rod (Scottsdale, AZ)   |   | |
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Thank you DigAPony. I have sent him an email and we'll see what happens. In the mean time, I am still oprn to any insights about where I can find one of these machines. Thanks. |
Post# 718934 , Reply# 3   12/2/2013 at 23:41 (3,795 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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I sent you an email but I have a matched harvest 806 set with electric dryer who might be both first gen machines and intact. I might also have a white one or two. Plus the odd 142 or 700-702. Crazy cat lady of the washer world indeed...
I don't want a ton for any of them. I just want them to end up in a good home. Ask anyone who has passed my background check how I watch out for my orphans... Lol... RCD |
Post# 719032 , Reply# 4   12/3/2013 at 15:32 (3,795 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 721447 , Reply# 6   12/16/2013 at 12:56 (3,782 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Rod,
Robert has posted a copy of the 1962 Helical Drive Service Manual (red cover) in AE.org. Download a copy and read through the whole manual. About 90 percent of what is in there relates to your machine. The only major differences are the the lid switch assembly and a few other small things. You can get a new panel fluorescent bulb at your local hardware store. Take the old one with you and match it up to a new one. I believe it is 18 inches in length. It also wouldn't hurt to pick up a new fluorescent starter as well - type FS-2. If you do decide to tear the machine apart to pull the transmission, there are several threads that others have posted here on AW that document the process with photos. Yes, you'll need to get a new gasket, for the case, and a new lower housing seal as well. The tube you saw on above the pump is part of the timed bleach injector system. This is well documented in the previously mentioned Helical Service Manual. I'm sure others will chime in as well. Good luck on your adventure! Ben CLICK HERE TO GO TO swestoyz's LINK |
Post# 721451 , Reply# 7   12/16/2013 at 13:14 (3,782 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)   |   | |
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Well, where to begin...
1. You want timer Number 2-4499. There were actually three different timers made by two different manufacturers used during the production years of the machines you have. They were originally known as 2-4499-1 (Mallory design 1), 2-4499-2 (Kingston) & 2-4499-3 (Mallory design 2). I'll post pictures below.
2. Go to Home Depot, Lowe's or another hardware store and get an 18" 15 watt fluorescent bulb (can be either a T8 1" around or a T12 1.5" inches around) and a new 14-20 watt preheat fluorescent starter. Total cost will be between $5-10.
3. That's the time-delay bleach dispenser.
4. I would leave that rust be, myself. Others may have better suggestions.
5. Again, you could have that done. How bad is the cabinet and how essential is it that it be near-perfect? Remember that the top piece and lid are porcelain enamel.
6. Transmission work on these, while not all that difficult in and of itself, is often not necessary until there is a problem. That said, go and read this thread to see what is all involved: http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?38714
7. I assume you are talking about the speed selector switch as opposed to the water temp switch? There is no way to open those switches up. You could try spraying some electrical contact cleaner in and see what happens. Those switches are not hard to find NOS (new old stock). Part number is 2-4498.
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Post# 721452 , Reply# 8   12/16/2013 at 13:21 (3,782 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)   |   | |
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