Thread Number: 75765
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Removing a Neptune bearing the hard way |
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Post# 995995 , Reply# 6   6/2/2018 at 14:33 (2,151 days old) by IowaBear (Cedar Rapids, IA)   |   | |
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Wow - congratulations on the repair and thank you for the detailed procedures and pictures.
I love my Neptune, it's an electronic control MAH6500. 12 years old, last year I needed to replace the motor control board and the main inlet water valve in the back, so far those are the only repairs.
I figured I would go back to a used DD one day, but maybe with all the knowledge people are sharing on this board I can keep it running for a lot longer. |
Post# 996021 , Reply# 7   6/2/2018 at 18:29 (2,151 days old) by potatochips ( )   |   | |
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Thanks, Jim!
I hope you get to use your MAH6500 for a long time coming. Theyre such nice machines all around. And Im sure there is lot of people here willing to help if you need it! |
Post# 996025 , Reply# 8   6/2/2018 at 19:03 (2,151 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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all of mine are 5500 series, very little goes wrong with these outside of bearings/seals....
now those kits are so cheap, I have it down to just over an hour to complete, and I don't use a bearing puller.... Jim will just bring his machine to me for a rebuild, if not an exchange…lol probably the only thing I miss is the Jet engine revving of the motor during the spin ramp up on the 3000 series.... |
Post# 996057 , Reply# 9   6/3/2018 at 06:33 (2,150 days old) by potatochips ( )   |   | |
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Do you just pound the bearings out, Martin?
I want to find a way to get it to do 1000rpm spin, that would be sweet. |
Post# 996059 , Reply# 10   6/3/2018 at 07:36 (2,150 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 996075 , Reply# 11   6/3/2018 at 09:43 (2,150 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 996081 , Reply# 12   6/3/2018 at 10:37 (2,150 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Hi Kevin, what type of water seal did you use on your rebuild, the orignal type was a very flawed face type lip seal.
Later MTs went to a more conventional lip type seal like everyone else in the world.
When we were at the orignal service training for the MAH3000s I took one look at the face type lip seal and told the MT reps that it would have very poor durability and guess what they changed it to a more durable conventional lip seal several years later.
I told MT the same thing when we did the training on the TL MT Amana-Tags, on this machine they used a proper lip seal that rode on an aluminum hub instead of a more durable SS sleeve, and we all know how that worked out, tens of thousands of otherwise good washers thrown away in less than ten years, many times less that 5 years, LOL
When ever MT brought out a new appliance they were always riddled with design flaws that affected durability, to MTs credit they did try hard to redesign and fix problems but it always seemed to me they did not have very good engineers when someone like me could take one good look and spot the problems that were going to happen when they were put into use.
I could easily list about 30 problems I saw while working for MT that they later corrected once the appliances were out in the field.
John L. |
Post# 996087 , Reply# 13   6/3/2018 at 12:40 (2,150 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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that's the only thing, yet fortunate when you order new seals, both are included...
you just have to match what was on your machine, and use that same type again.... even with sealed bearings, I open them up and add more grease.... plus clean all areas real good, and apply grease on all surfaces and shaft... music to ones ear when all is done, and it spins smooth and quiet... |
Post# 996149 , Reply# 15   6/4/2018 at 09:16 (2,149 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Great job on bringing back to life a very nice looking Neptune set! I personally haven't done a bearing job (yet) as both my previous 3000 and current 7500 had good bearings from the start, but I do appreciate the nitty gritty photos and talking points.
My wife had used a POS early 2000's GE top loader in her apartment for several years before we dated. Switching to Neptune after she moved in was certainly was a step-up - she LOVES it! While I love the 7500 the high spin speed really isn't needed. It doesn't hit 1000 RPM until the last two minutes of the final spin and often times if the load isn't balanced just right it performs and award-winning jig on the laundry room floor! Ben (the photo below isn't showcasing the Maytag, but it's the only one I have readily on hand)
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Post# 996212 , Reply# 16   6/4/2018 at 21:11 (2,149 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit)   |   | |
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Post# 996218 , Reply# 17   6/4/2018 at 22:07 (2,149 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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Post# 996222 , Reply# 18   6/4/2018 at 22:29 (2,149 days old) by potatochips ( )   |   | |
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Thanks Ben!
Yes, that RCA Whirlpool is beautiful. Do you have a close up? Money shot? |
Post# 996285 , Reply# 19   6/5/2018 at 13:48 (2,148 days old) by potatochips ( )   |   | |
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Also, whats the Maytag Neptune etiquette? Door open, or door closed when its not needed? |
Post# 996291 , Reply# 20   6/5/2018 at 14:38 (2,148 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 996313 , Reply# 22   6/5/2018 at 19:36 (2,148 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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