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Post# 753064   4/27/2014 at 09:08 (3,623 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        

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So I've loved the idea of wringer washers forever. They were all my grandma ever used and I just think they're so neat. While browsing around at one of my favorite thrift stores a couple days ago I came across what I believe is a Maytag E2L circa 1939-1941 for $35 and I just couldn't pass it up. Ideally I would like to use it for at least several loads a week if not a daily driver. So far I have given it a good cleaning and removed the agitator which came off fairly easily. The inside of the tub is intact with no rust and doesn't appear to leak however I will need to get a new hose before I can leak test it properly as the old one split during cleaning. The belt, gearbox and motor are all present but the cord has been cut. My father is planning to rewire the cord in the next couple of days so we can test the motor. One thing I do notice is that there is some dried oil drips on the bottom of the gear box and the agitator only wants to make a partial turn and then stops so I'm wondering if the gears may be gunked up? Does anyone know of any appliance repair places in northeast ohio that might be able to service a unit like this one and what I might be looking at cost wise to get it running? Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.




Post# 753117 , Reply# 1   4/27/2014 at 13:16 (3,622 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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There are lots of wringer fans here, and some detailed threads on the restoration process which can be found by using the "Super Search-a-lator" on the main forum index page.  A small oil leak may not be a big deal -- yet -- but if the oil you're seeing is the last of what was in the case, then you could run into some trouble.

 

You might have a tough time finding a repair person, but you can try calling Larry at Modern Parts in Parma.  He could perhaps know someone in your area who still works on these.


Post# 753147 , Reply# 2   4/27/2014 at 15:05 (3,622 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
congratulations

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homesteadgal, on your cool maytag wringer washer buy!!!

it sure does look like a neat find!!! i hope you can get it up & running with little effort or cost!!! it's a good thing your dad knows how to rewire the electric cord. that is too cool!!!

you be sure to keep us updated on your progress!!

keeping my fingers crossed for you to get this maytag wringer up & running easily & soon.....

;o)


Post# 753151 , Reply# 3   4/27/2014 at 15:17 (3,622 days old) by wringer (x)        
Not to worry and

congratulations on your new gal. I have Amish friends who restore these beauties and can sell you most any part you need. I have 4 gals with another on its way. I use them as daily drivers. Lots of us here are huge fans of wringers. Let us know how we can help you.

Jim


Post# 753175 , Reply# 4   4/27/2014 at 16:27 (3,622 days old) by packardmanken (atlanta ga)        
Congrats on the Wringer!

Congratulations Homestead Gal! Welcome to the "wringer fold" (you will have a lot of them to work out!) I am fairly new to the site also, but have found nothing but helpful, kind people here. You are lucky to have a Maytag. Its like the '57 Chevy of the washer world. Everyone must have had one so they and their parts seem plentiful. I have a Kenmore Visi-Matic, and parts are much more difficult to come by. But lots of good advice here. I did the same thing with the hose, went to cleaning, and "poof" instant leaks!

Just search "wringer" on the site and you will come up with tons. I use mine especially for linens and whites as my new Kenmore will not fill the tub with hot water (gov regulations) and I want them CLEAN like only hot water will do!

Good luck and have fun. Also dont forget to check out the "Ephemera" section to look at literature that works with you machine.


Post# 753190 , Reply# 5   4/27/2014 at 17:20 (3,622 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Thanks guys.

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I did download the manual for my washer and read through it today. Just for curiosity sake what should a new hose cost and where would be the best place to get one do any stores carry something similar, maybe sold by the foot? Also what would I be looking at cost wise if I need to replace the motor? Lastly if I end up needing the gear box and wringer taken apart, cleaned and oiled what would be a fair price for the service?

Post# 753216 , Reply# 6   4/27/2014 at 18:54 (3,622 days old) by epixstar128 (toledo)        

Home depot should have the hose or a auto parts store. What part of ohio are you from good to see more members from ohio.

Post# 753433 , Reply# 7   4/28/2014 at 13:09 (3,621 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Found a new hose

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epixstar128, I'm in the Akron area.

I was able to find a length of hose at a local appliance shop that fits the machine. The only problem is that while the outer diameter is the same, the inner diameter is a bit bigger than the old hose. I did cut the hose to size and try putting it on with a hose clamp but after about five minutes a very small amount of water wanted to drip out over the top of the hose. On the bright side she seems to hold water otherwise, which is nice since I wasn't able to do a leak test prior to buying. My first thought is to try and have my husband get the hose clamp a bit tighter. I'm figuring if that doesn't work perhaps I could apply some waterproof caulk around the top of the hose. Thoughts?

Also in the works: my brother in law is going to media blast the casters and adjustable leg extensions for me and my father is planning to reattach the electrical cord so we can test the motor. I should have a better update on Wednesday after both are done.


Post# 753434 , Reply# 8   4/28/2014 at 13:27 (3,621 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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Could you wrap some (electrical?) tape around the stem the hose fits onto in order to make it a tighter fit?  Or would that be a forbidden MacGyverism?


Post# 753450 , Reply# 9   4/28/2014 at 14:33 (3,621 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
wrap some (electrical?) tape around the stem ...

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good idea rp2813!!!

if not electrical tape, maybe some of that thin rubber "plumbers" tape? or if you have some of them thicker, wider rubberbands??? but i'm sure those would work for a certain amount of time before starting to disintegrate???

maybe you could get some of that silicone gel sealant and carefully coat the inside of the end of the hose, that fits over the stem/port?? i would think maybe coating the inside of the hose end, with a popsicle stick or something similar and after you've gotten the inside of the hose coated with the silicon sealant gel, just let it dry completely. and then put it on the drain stem/port?? and you can use a hose clamp on those hose as well to make sure it is a solid fit too.
that's what my "learning" mind comes up with?

another way you could go is to try some bubblegum that has been chewed alot so that almost all of the sugar/flavor is out of the gum. that could also be another solution. i think i've seen "macgyver" use gum in some of his "solutions"??
hm hm hm.......

good luck!!!

and if i think of something else, i'll reply again...

;o)


Post# 753492 , Reply# 10   4/28/2014 at 17:54 (3,621 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)        
OR . . .

Phil sells drain hoses. You can find them on Ebay for about $22.00. Yours does not appear to have a pump so you could just get a few feet at Home Depot or ACE. You don't want to mess with silicone or tape or it WILL leak, sooner or later.

But, I'd see if you can get it running before I spent a dime on anything else. The fact that your agitator won't turn freely could be a sign of trouble. If the Power Unit is jammed, as soon as you plug it in the motor will shut off to keep it from overheating and ruining itself. Try this. The knob in the front activates the agitator. The motor turns the power unit continuously. The front knob simply actuates a clutch that when pulled out connects gears to make the agitator move. Even without power if the knob is pulled out the agitator shouldn't be able to turn. Push the know in and it should move freely. If yours doesn't behave like this there's something likely wrong in the power unit that will require opening it up. Not an impossible task. I've done it a few times myself. Otherwise you'll need to find someone that still knows how to repair these and I suspect that's a dying breed. So, first things first and see if it even works before getting ahead of yourself. No point in spending money if you decide it's going to be too much.

Most of these old Maytag's have some degree of oil leaks. As you're standing in front of the machine, check the left, rear leg. If it's clean, that's a good sign. If it's all gunked up with dried up grease/oil, it had been leaking for some time before it was retired.

I've rebuilt one of these so if you need any help, just ask!

Larry


Post# 753499 , Reply# 11   4/28/2014 at 18:08 (3,621 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
"wondering what I've gotten myself into"

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Some might say, "Heaven!"


Post# 753501 , Reply# 12   4/28/2014 at 18:10 (3,621 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Yep it has oil on the leg...

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Larry, the agitator does behave like you describe however upon closer inspection it's apparent that just about every moving part has been leaking oil. Currently she's completely opened up. The power unit is off and on its way to a machine shop to be fully disassembled and rebuilt. On Wednesday my father is going to redo the motor. Other than that we just have to remove the rest of the part that goes up to the wringer and rebuild it. We decided that since I want this machine as a daily driver we will just do a full restoration. It might take a couple of weeks but hopefully we will get many good years out of it after. I'm very excited to get this all done and I'll post pictures and updates as they come up.

Post# 753529 , Reply# 13   4/28/2014 at 19:26 (3,621 days old) by stan (Napa CA)        
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Since you going for full resto on this, you might be interested to see Larry's old thread, just type "Moving Maytag E" in the search bar.
It's a long thread, but has fantastic photos of every part of the machine inside and out. Well worth the read, especially for the tricks needed for re assembly.


Post# 753550 , Reply# 14   4/28/2014 at 20:05 (3,621 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Stan,

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I read through part of that thread in my earlier searches. I'll have to go back and check it out in its entirety. The part of it I did see definitely inspired me to go ahead with the redo upon finding out that I had bitten off more than I had originally thought. Also thanks to everyone who has given me advice and encouragement so far. I did become a bit discouraged at one point but I really think it'll be worth it in the end.

Post# 753593 , Reply# 15   4/28/2014 at 22:27 (3,621 days old) by stan (Napa CA)        
Hi again

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I always recommend that thread to anyone who's taking one of these beauty's apart. He has detailed photos of the electric motor rebuild your Dad may want to see, along with the entire machine apart, cleaned, re painted and ready for re assembly, pics of new gaskets, seals, showing how, and where they go. He did a fantastic job polishing up the aluminum tub.
He originally did not have a pump model, but did add one.
Yours probably has the pre made holes in the cross bars for you to add one if you want.

Phil in Ovid N.Y still has many of the parts, including the pumps. Of course these parts are not made any more, including the
"tub to pump hose" If you decide to add a pump...that hose is a bit difficult to replicate because of its shape... So if you think you want to add one.. Better get while the getting is good.

Keep us posted with your progress (we love pics)


Post# 753882 , Reply# 16   4/30/2014 at 15:25 (3,619 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Motor update & pics

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So the motor has a new cord and runs beautifully. The washer is pretty much completely disassembled. Now we're down to finishing the rebuild on the power unit and painting the washer body. I've added a couple of updated pics. Anyone know if this is the original motor?

Post# 753883 , Reply# 17   4/30/2014 at 15:26 (3,619 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        

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Post# 753897 , Reply# 21   4/30/2014 at 16:11 (3,619 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
oh wow!!!

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how exciting homesteadgal!!! a total rebuild?? it'll be like getting a brand new wringer washer!! how cool is that??!!

i'm afraid i can't answer any of your questions, cuz i don't know anything much about washer, let alone wringer washers. but hopefully i'll be getting my own wringer washer real soon too!!!

anyway, i just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS on getting your wringer washer apart & cleaned up. and GOOD LUCK with the rebuild!!! i'll be keeping up with this thread to see how your rebuild is coming along!!!

thanks for sharing your adventure with us....

:o)


Post# 753898 , Reply# 22   4/30/2014 at 16:17 (3,619 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)        
Original motor

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Congrats on your "new" machine. Mine is the same vintage with the red wringer bar but the budget, round one that was originally my grandmothers. Yes, my motor is identical to the one in yours.

Post# 753915 , Reply# 23   4/30/2014 at 17:31 (3,619 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)        
Maytag used different suppliers

for the motors. Yours is GE. Mine was made by Westinghouse. Did you add a 3 prong, grounded cord? Also,to make painting easier I'd remove the wringer post. If I remember correctly it's only 2 bolts to remove it. Make it easier to clean the lower gear area out and repack with new grease too. How old is this little gem? If you tell us the serial number we can decode it to the date and year of manufacture.

Keep those pictures coming! This site LOVES pictures!


Post# 753965 , Reply# 24   4/30/2014 at 21:07 (3,619 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
e2l-arry,

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Will do! Talked to my brother-in-law today and he said the inside of the power unit looks good so once he finishes cleaning and reassembling it, it seems like we should be in business. I might be unreasonably excited to get the old girl running but hey there's worse hobbies out there right?

Post# 754010 , Reply# 25   4/30/2014 at 23:22 (3,619 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)        
There are indeed worse hobbies!

I really got into it when I was working on mine. I bought it off Craig's List for $25.00 and really thought all I'd have to do was clean it up and I'd be using it in a couple of hours. Instead of a couple of hours it turned into weeks. And I had times when I really got discouraged. But I persevered and finally got the washer I was hoping for. It's been a year and a half now and it performs like new every time. No water or oil leaks. Mine was made in June, 1964 and now it will last another 20 years easily. There's not much to go wrong or wear out on a wringer like there is with an Automatic. Plus they were built like tanks! This is what it looks like today and I suspect when you're finished your's will look as good or better!

Post# 754030 , Reply# 26   5/1/2014 at 00:23 (3,619 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
e2l-arry....

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WOW!!!
what a beauty!!!

you did an amazing job on your maytag wringer. it looks beautifully shiney & brand new. this is probably exactly how it looked back in 1964!!!

:o)


Post# 754080 , Reply# 27   5/1/2014 at 07:00 (3,619 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        

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Wow your e2l is gorgeous! Seeing yours makes me even more impatient to get mine going again. The only thing mine's missing is the silver maytag letters that go on the front. Do you think Phil or anybody else here has a set to sell?

Post# 754163 , Reply# 28   5/1/2014 at 13:09 (3,618 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)        
Those M A Y T A G letters

Were only on model years from late 1959 - 1965. I suspect yours is older than that. Those earlier models and a red MAYTAG decal on the front. Those are available from a guy on Ebay. I think Stan had a way to re-create them also. Or you can always just leave it painted white too.

Post# 754175 , Reply# 29   5/1/2014 at 14:16 (3,618 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        

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Kim aka homesteadgal, are you able to read the full serial number (incl the 2 letters) on your wringer?   If so we can tell you what month & year your E2L was built.   


Kevin


Post# 754189 , Reply# 30   5/1/2014 at 14:59 (3,618 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        

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Yep. I forgot to upload a picture of the serial number yesterday but I can add one when I get home tonight. I know it's around 100,000 from when I looked up a serial number chart with ages but I'll get the exact one this evening. Now I feel better about not having the maytag letters if they were never there to begin with.

Post# 754198 , Reply# 31   5/1/2014 at 16:14 (3,618 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Ha! I knew I had a picture of the serial # on my phone!

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Here it is:

Post# 754226 , Reply# 32   5/1/2014 at 17:38 (3,618 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)        
I think that's a

January, 1958 S/N. If I'm not mistaking.

Post# 754259 , Reply# 33   5/1/2014 at 19:46 (3,618 days old) by stan (Napa CA)        
Just used the decoder

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And believe Larry is correct on the date!
So...it probably had the MAYTAG decal on the front, but the script may have been a little different than mine, not sure. If Geoff comes by, he will know.
If it the same as mine I might be able to hook you up. The NOS decals available on line are just too old, and nit worth the time. IMHO.
Larry, how's your tub? Have you figured out what you can and can not use, to keep it from darkening ?
I give up! I just S.O.S mine and use 2000 grit when I'm tired of looking at it!


Post# 754290 , Reply# 34   5/1/2014 at 21:11 (3,618 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)        
Me too Stan

It's a washing machine! If I need to use bleach, I'm going to use bleach! It doesn't look like it did right after I polished it all up but it's not bad. Plus I know if I ever want to attack it again with the fine steel wool, SOS, or Mother's Mag Polish I can get it back to almost showroom new quality. I expect mine looks like any of them did after "normal" use for over a year.

I agree about the on line decals. I bought that red one for the back and it was so brittle it broke into 10 pieces! The guy took exception to my comments and sent me another one, Told me I didn't soak the first one it in water long enough. So I tried again and it tore into about 3 pieces so I just sort of patched it together. It's in the back so I don't really care. I read how Brad Ross re-created his decals for his classic Kenmore and those looked awesome! Maybe he has some ideas for the Maytag one as well.


Post# 754341 , Reply# 35   5/2/2014 at 01:47 (3,618 days old) by stan (Napa CA)        
Yes

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Brad will know!!

How's the Chevy Convertible running?


Post# 754553 , Reply# 36   5/2/2014 at 20:58 (3,617 days old) by stan (Napa CA)        
This is the script

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They used in 1954

Post# 755827 , Reply# 37   5/8/2014 at 22:56 (3,611 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
hey homesteadgal....

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i was just wondering how you were coming along with your maytag wringer washer?? how does everything seem to be coming along.

hope everything is falling into place for you!!!

;o)


Post# 756048 , Reply# 38   5/10/2014 at 06:51 (3,610 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Update

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Well I've hit a bit of a slowdown waiting to get the power unit back. My brother in law tells me it's almost done so hopefully I can reassemble the old girl soon. I did intend to sand and paint the body of the washer yesterday but it was storming off and on and I'm not thrilled with the idea of trying to spray paint in the house. I'm hoping I can at least get her sanded and primed tomorrow if the weather cooperates. I'll post more pics as soon as I can get started on the painting. Glad to see you got your washer too.

Post# 756061 , Reply# 39   5/10/2014 at 08:49 (3,610 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)        
Good idea

to NOT spray paint in the house. You'll suffocate! I did some in the garage and that was a little too much. I did most of my painting in the back yard. For my wringer and some of the skirt and legs I sprayed with Rustolmuem White Appliance Epoxy. It worked really well. Like any spray painting, it's in the technique. Lots of light coats. Sanding and priming was easy. I bought a Black and Decker mouse sander. And BOY!Did that make the job easier. It gets every tight space. Money well spent if you don't already have something like it. And I painted the leg extensions and the metal on the casters with a flat aluminum silver. Same paint I used on the Rally Wheels on my 71 Chevelle. It works very well!

Post# 756297 , Reply# 40   5/11/2014 at 12:00 (3,608 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Well she's got a new coat of paint!

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Finished priming and painting the body of the washer. I used the appliance epoxy as well and I must say it went on very smoothly and it covers very well. I still have to do the wringer but I'm gonna wait on that until tomorrow. As far as the legs and wheels I'm waiting to see what they look like after being media blasted. I figure if they're still a bit pitted then I can always paint them but if not then I can save a step. Also I'm supposed to get the power unit back today so I could be doing my first load of wash soon :)

Post# 756298 , Reply# 41   5/11/2014 at 12:02 (3,608 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Oh and I forgot to say:

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I did make use of a nice little dewalt sander that we had handy and it does make the job go so much quicker!

Post# 756336 , Reply# 42   5/11/2014 at 15:31 (3,608 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Got the wheels and power unit back

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Both look good. The power unit is all cleaned up and ready to be greased. What type of grease/oil should I be adding to the power unit? Do I need something different for the wringer shaft?

Post# 756347 , Reply# 43   5/11/2014 at 16:49 (3,608 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)        
WOW!

I told you it was going to look good! The power unit and the wringer shaft use different lubricants. They still make the power unit oil. It's called Heavy Duty transmission lubricant. Whirlpool part number 6-0560800. Someone here sent me a link at Amazon.com and it cost $20.91. I had so many false starts that I went through the quart so then I just used 80-90 WT gear oil I bought at Auto Zone. I couldn't tell any difference and a year and a half later my washer isn't complaining. For the wringer post I used Multi-Purpose, Heavy Duty synthetic grease I bought at Ace Hardware. I packed it as full as I could get it and I figured it came to about 4 oz.

Did you get new gaskets? You'll need 2. One that goes between the power unit and the center plate and one where the horizontal drive meets the wringer post. Phil ovidny@gmail.com, sells that set for a few dollars. He has a set on Ebay now for $8.95

Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Larry


Post# 756357 , Reply# 44   5/11/2014 at 17:53 (3,608 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )        
Maytag Wringer Washers!

Those who have known me for a long time know I DO NOT like Maytag Automatics...The Maytag Wringers..though, Especially the square ones, are IMHO the very best wringer washer ever built....even better than a Norge, which I think was the best automatic ever made....There was something about that square tub that just plain washed better!It doesent seem it would, but trust me, when you first use it, you wont believe it!!

Post# 756388 , Reply# 45   5/11/2014 at 21:12 (3,608 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
E2l-arry,

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Thanks for the info about the oil and grease. I'm thinking I'll just get the ones you mention from the auto parts store and ace rather than order them online. Also I did email Phil about gaskets. I looked at the listing you mentioned on ebay but I wasn't sure if that set included the gasket for where the power unit meets the tub or not as I couldn't tell from the picture. Thanks for all your help. I'll post updated pictures in the morning since I just finished putting the wheels and legs back on.

Post# 756410 , Reply# 46   5/11/2014 at 22:23 (3,608 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)        
Good point on the gasket

There is a gasket that seals the tub to the center plate. On yours is should be a thin black rubber gasket, It fits in the groove that goes around the center plate. You don't want any leaks once it's all back together. I'd probably replace the seal for the agitator shaft too. That's how water works it's way into the transmission and causes oil leaks out of the vent eventually. With a water tight seal this thing it good for another 20 years!

Larry


Post# 756487 , Reply# 47   5/12/2014 at 10:20 (3,608 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Gaskets

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I went ahead and bought the gasket set Phil had on ebay as I need all of those gaskets too but I'm pretty sure it doesn't come with the gasket for where the power unit meets the tub. I did search a bit online and I found that autozone sells the gasket material that can be cut to size so I may just end up getting a pack of that as well and making the round gasket that I need.

E2l-arry, what did you do when you reassembled yours? Did you replace that gasket?


Post# 756577 , Reply# 48   5/12/2014 at 17:42 (3,607 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)        
I DID

Replace the tub gasket. Phil sells them. Maybe not on EBay but he sells them. It's the tub gasket, part number 15641. It was $2.50 last time I bought one.

Post# 756673 , Reply# 49   5/13/2014 at 04:25 (3,607 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
E2l-arry,

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Thanks for the info. I sent Phil an email to see if he still has them in stock.

Post# 757010 , Reply# 50   5/14/2014 at 20:32 (3,605 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)        
Tub Gasket on Ebay

Phil's got one on Ebay today. Same low LOW price of $2.50 as last year.

Post# 757102 , Reply# 51   5/15/2014 at 04:29 (3,605 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Tub Gasket

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Yep that's the one I ordered. Fingers crossed that should be the last part that I need so hopefully as soon as I get it in the mail we can reassemble the old girl.

Post# 757205 , Reply# 52   5/15/2014 at 17:35 (3,604 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)        
What will you do for tub bolts?

I had to buy a special gulmite wrench to get the old ones out but I replaced them with the 1/2" with washer and rubber gasket from Phil as well.

Post# 757529 , Reply# 53   5/16/2014 at 19:11 (3,603 days old) by homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Bolts

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We already removed the gulmite bolts and I got a set of the replacement bolts from Phil. We used a reverse thread bolt extractor to get the gulmite bolts out. It actually worked really well, we figured we'd give it a try before ordering the special wrench.

Post# 784129 , Reply# 54   9/16/2014 at 22:34 (3,480 days old) by shankstr (St. Louis, Missouri)        
Late to the party

I'm a bit late to this thread but wanted to know how your E2L rehab turned out? I have rebuilt 2 Maytag wringers, a E2LP & J2LP and use them both frequently. I'm kinda hit and miss on checking the posts here. Seems I get preoccupied with other projects.
I'm glad Larry, Stan and the others were able to help you out.
Post a pic of your machine if it's finished....

Steve


Post# 784131 , Reply# 55   9/16/2014 at 23:23 (3,480 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

This thread kind of died, didn't it?

I wonder if the OP ever finished her machine? Anyone know?


Post# 784950 , Reply# 56   9/21/2014 at 16:26 (3,475 days old) by stan (Napa CA)        
Hey

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What's the latest with this machine? Did you finish?

Post# 803692 , Reply# 57   1/12/2015 at 17:34 (3,362 days old) by Homesteadgal (Ohio)        
Update.... Sorry I can be a bit ADD

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So we technically "finished" the washer (cleaned everything out, redid all the seals, added oil and grease to the appropriate places and she still won't agitate faster than a crawl. At some point we're gonna try to tear apart the power unit fully and rebuild it but we've had so much overtime at work over the past few months that we honestly haven't gotten anymore done. I did buy another maytag wringer washer that works perfectly as is and just needs the cosmetics fixed up so I've been using that as a daily driver in the mean time.

Here's a link to that thread:
www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/T...

And here's another thread with a more thorough update of the problems with miss e2l:
www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/T...



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