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Thread Number: 56422
/ Tag: Wringer Washers
Just rescued a 1-owner Maytag Gray Ghost! |
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Post# 787298 , Reply# 1 10/4/2014 at 21:46 (3,483 days old) by jetcone  (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Now thats a find! | ||
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Post# 787328 , Reply# 2 10/4/2014 at 23:47 (3,483 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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| Post# 787333 , Reply# 3 10/5/2014 at 00:31 (3,483 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
Suggestion for parts...
Hello Tom ... that is an amazing find! And to think you'll be only the second owner - that's really neat. It appears to be in beautiful shape, and to have an aluminum tub of that age that's not pitted or cracked is a bonus! My 1935 model 30 has significant pitting, probably from having corrosive water being left in it when it was outside for decades!
If you don't see any significant leaking around the power unit's gasket, or at the top where the tub meets the power unit, I would suspect they're still fine. I recently replaced both of my gaskets, as per this earlier thread --- www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/T... Amazingly, when I opened up the power unit, it was still full of grease. Unless it was layed on it's side at one time and oil leaked out of the vent hole on top of the power unit, these units were pretty much packed and sealed for life (or, several lives!) The exception may be the wringer gear box, which is easy enough to open up and check the grease. There is also a small oiling port on the top of the wringer shaft housing/tube, where it connects to the wringer head. A few drops there will ensure the drive shaft doesn't seize. Regarding the missing components, such as the drain hose, do you have a source for old parts? If not, consider contacting Emil Weyerts in Gurley, NE. He is known for restoration work on a significant collection of Maytag wringer washers (and the gas engines.) There are also club members here who have Amish contacts that may have parts. I've seen reproduction hoses listed on ebay, but I'm suspicious as to how authentic they are. The model A-30 parts list is readily available from several members, including myself. Just ask one of us and we'll be happy to forward it to you by e-mail. I've attached a list of serials numbers, but unfortunately this list doesn't narrow it down to a specific year or month. There are a couple of members (Geoff Delp comes to mind) who can get an exact month/year of manufacture for you. Hope you and your wife enjoy using your model 90! Such great machine, and a wonderful living piece of fine American engineering! 
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| Post# 787446 , Reply# 5 10/5/2014 at 14:15 (3,482 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
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Two different hose connections ...
Tom,
Your machine has the drain hose connection I've only seen in photos, where the hose fits inside the connection. I would be interested to know how that actually worked - if the end of the hose has some sort of thread on it. My machine has the later connection, as shown in the attached photo, where the hose clamps on the outside of the drain pipe. You could probably find that later connection through one of the aforementioned sources, if you're unable to use the existing connection. Is the top roll completely deteriorated? Mine had a major flat spot due to the wringer being left clamped in the summer heat, where it had actually melted onto the lower roll. I was able to repair it with "Permatex Ultra-Black gasket maker". | ||
| Post# 787734 , Reply# 7 10/6/2014 at 21:51 (3,481 days old) by mr-maytag (Minneapolis, MN) | ||
lint filter/hose fitting | ||
| Post# 787793 , Reply# 8 10/7/2014 at 09:18 (3,480 days old) by zenith82 () | ||
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Lint filter I'm thinking the lint filter may have been added later. I don't know if this model came with one originally or not. I've gone over the underside and I don't see anywhere that a pump would have been mounted. | ||
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Post# 787794 , Reply# 9 10/7/2014 at 09:28 (3,480 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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I believe the 30 series models (model 32) were the first to come with the direct drive pumps. These came after the 80/90 series washers.
You may want to check with J. J. Short on getting the roller recovered. A buddy of mine had him recover a few typewriter platens, and they came out amazing. www.jjshort.com/Hard-To-Find-and-... Ben | ||
| Post# 787989 , Reply# 10 10/8/2014 at 11:53 (3,479 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
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Model 30 with pump ...
I'm attaching a couple of pics, showing the pump set-up on a Model 30. Given that Tom's machine (and my machine) did not come with the goose-neck on the drain hose, I'm assuming that the lint filter was just added, eventhough not really necessary with a gravity drain.
What I would give to get a Model 30 with pump, in good working condition! The only ones I've seen on ebay have been too far away. Didn't see any at Sander's Hardware Hank in Early, Iowa. | ||
| Post# 788735 , Reply# 12 10/13/2014 at 00:11 (3,475 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
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Sounds familiar ...
First - regarding the motor. Since you have not yet been able to get the belt cover off, I would suggest testing the motor itself to see if it's running properly. Loosen off, or remove completely, the bolts attaching the motor to the base, so you can slide it over to loosen off tension on the belt. If the motor runs smoothly, then I would suspect the problem lies with the drive shaft/worm gear at the other end of the belt. If that is seized, you would probably have to take apart the power unit to gain access to the round part of the unit where the power originates (refer to the attached photo.)
Second - if there is a large amount of seeping oil/grease down the leg where the power unit is attached, I would suspect the cork gasket has deteriorated. I recently replaced mine, having made a new gasket myself. The following thread that I posted a while back may help you out. CLICK HERE TO GO TO bradross's LINK
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| Post# 790047 , Reply# 16 10/22/2014 at 11:44 (3,465 days old) by mr-maytag (Minneapolis, MN) | ||
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Bon Ami | ||
| Post# 790049 , Reply# 17 10/22/2014 at 12:18 (3,465 days old) by zenith82 () | ||
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Scouring powder I'll give it a shot. I tried cleaning it with Mean Green, Bar Keeper's Friend, and Novus #2, all of which I've had luck with in the past. Haven't tried Bon Ami, but will look for it. I want to keep the paint original if at all possible. | ||
| Post# 790050 , Reply# 18 10/22/2014 at 12:21 (3,465 days old) by mr-maytag (Minneapolis, MN) | ||
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| Post# 790058 , Reply# 19 10/22/2014 at 13:14 (3,465 days old) by mr-maytag (Minneapolis, MN) | ||
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| Post# 790109 , Reply# 20 10/22/2014 at 19:59 (3,465 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
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Paint suggestions...
Hi again, Tom,
As you can see in the photos of the restoration of my Model 30, I chose a green from Valspar (Lowe's) called "Leafy Rise" in satin finish. It's not quite as gray-green as the original, but since I was repainting the entire machine, it was as close as I could find. If you're interesting in trying to get a custom mix, here is a formula (can't remember from where I got it, but it was probably from a clubmember here, or perhaps the Maytag Collector's Club. Formula as follows - Paint mixing formula for Maytag Model 30 (circa 1933): Dupont Centari paint for one quart the formula is: 758S 45.5 732A 105.5 756A 185.5 705A 545.5 700A 945.5 -------------------------------------------------------------- Hope to see some pics as your restoration progresses! | ||
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