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maytag model 80 wringer head disaster.
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Post# 827080   6/8/2015 at 17:08 (3,215 days old) by nova1963t ()        

Im restoring a model 80 or its an 82 I supppose bc its gas powered. I had the wringer head casting on hooks in my paint booth and it slipped off the hooks and broke in half. :'(. Im not sure what to do now. I dont think it can be repaired. Where would I go for parts? Ive got a tonn of time and money invested in this project already. Its part number k512..




Post# 827083 , Reply# 1   6/8/2015 at 17:54 (3,215 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)        
Possibly switch out the entire wringer head?

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Hello Victor78,

Is your intention to keep it absolutely authentic, or do you simply want a wringer that works?

In my experience browsing ebay and Craigslist for everything "vintage Maytag", I have never seen a model 80/82. However, I do know of a member in Vancouver, BC - mikel64 - that had a machine which he was willing to part with. If you don't find one closer, perhaps you could contact him. His e-mail is listed on his profile.

Failing that, you could check with Dick Sanders at Hardware Hank in Early, Iowa. Tell him that I referred you to him. His e-mail: dksanders@frontiernet.net or phone: (712) 273-5281.

All the best with your restoration!

- Brad


Post# 827096 , Reply# 2   6/8/2015 at 20:06 (3,215 days old) by Nova1963T ()        

I don't really care too much about originality it would be nice since I spent alot of money re-rubbering the wringers and I know the later model has wider wringers but if I have no choice I'd rather have a working machine than nothing. Will the later ones from a 31/2 work on my machine? What parts would I have to replace? I keep kicking myself about what happened. This machine was supposed to be ready this summer to bring it up to our cabin. Theres no electricity up there so we were going to use it to wash our clothes. I spent so much time disassembling it and cleaning each part to bare metal. I even had to machine some bushings at work and replace the drive shafts. I really have alot invested in this thing.

-Tom


Post# 827180 , Reply# 3   6/9/2015 at 11:39 (3,215 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)        
Parts not exchangeable between 80 and 30/32

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Hi Tom,

The rolls are definitely not interchangeable between models 80 and newer 30/32 models that have the fatter rolls. I assume many other parts are different as well.

I have a call in to Mike in Vancouver to see if he would "part out" his model 80 for you. I'll send you an e-mail when I hear back from him.

It sounds like you've spent a lot of effort on your machine. I'm sure members here would love to see some pics of it, if you can post a few.

If you're interested, I've got loads of pics on Flickr of two of my restoration projects - a 1935 Model 30, and most recently, a 1928 Model 90.


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Post# 827191 , Reply# 4   6/9/2015 at 12:32 (3,214 days old) by Nova1963T ()        

Wow I think I recall seeing your machine on youtube. Its interesting I picked nearly the same color for my machine. I had the color matched from a milkshake mixer I have. I'm not a big fan of the original battleship grey color. I will post up some pictures when I get home from work this evening. My machine doesn't look like much right now. Its all in pieces most of them bare metal. I made some minor modifications to the design though that some might find interesting.
-Tom


Post# 827205 , Reply# 5   6/9/2015 at 13:51 (3,214 days old) by FEster (Lafayette La USA)        
Repair with Durafix?

If your wringer head is made of an aluminum or zinc base pot metal type material ther is a repair option. Search online for "Durafix" rods. They will repair these types of metal using only a standard plumbers propane torch. No need for oxygen or acetylene. I've known guys that have repaired everything from primary covers to cracked water pump housings to patio furniture. They say it doesn't take great skill or welding knowledge. Something to think about. Might be useful for other repairs on older appliances, too


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