Thread Number: 18169
Might have finallt found myself a center dial...
[Down to Last]

automaticwasher.org's exclusive eBay Watch:
scroll >>> for more items --- [As an eBay Partner, eBay may compensate automaticwasher.org if you make a purchase using any link to eBay on this page]
Post# 295492   8/8/2008 at 12:31 (5,711 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
so i was surfing around and found this one not too far from home. its an A806. i am going to pick her up monday. not sure about how old it is, anyone have any ideas? seller lists it as a "2 speed, heavy duty large capacity machine".

i'm very excited.





Post# 295499 , Reply# 1   8/8/2008 at 12:50 (5,711 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
NICE!

turquoisedude's profile picture
I'm not too knowledgable about the Maytag washers, but this one looks in pretty good condition. Hope it is and that you'll be bringing it home with you!!

Post# 295510 , Reply# 2   8/8/2008 at 15:55 (5,711 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )        

polkanut's profile picture
Could be 1972. Don't worry, our resident experts can probably be more precise once they see the serial no.

Post# 295536 , Reply# 3   8/8/2008 at 18:19 (5,711 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
not only an 806,

bajaespuma's profile picture
...but from here, it looks like a suds saver. The button collection on the left side look wider than usual.

Post# 296171 , Reply# 4   8/11/2008 at 21:55 (5,708 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        
got it!

mistereric's profile picture
its not a suds saver. as usual, they didn't seem to know about the lint filter. need to find a dispenser cup as its missing. camera is charging, will take some pics later. serial is 204963MW.

its kinda beat, well used, battlescarred... and lovely. ;-)


Post# 296203 , Reply# 5   8/12/2008 at 06:46 (5,708 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        

bajaespuma's profile picture
I have an extra dispenser cup if you need it. Let me know.

Post# 296226 , Reply# 6   8/12/2008 at 09:42 (5,708 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
Might take you up on that. He gave me a white agitator and a new transmission, pretty sure its not useful to me tho, looks like the later one. I think its got a white softener cup, not sure if it fits. Probably want to use a turquoise one anyway - it deserves as much. :-)

Any advice on removing the bleach dispenser for cleaning? There seems to be some unspeakable horror down there.

There is a little oil in the cabinet... maybe its grease. I'm not sure if I should be worried. The agitation starts slowly but pick up after 2-3 strokes, and seems fine. Could be oil or grease on the belts I suppose. We'll see what happens after I clean it up a bit.


Post# 296302 , Reply# 7   8/12/2008 at 19:53 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        
some pics...

mistereric's profile picture
all lit up...

Post# 296303 , Reply# 8   8/12/2008 at 19:54 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
left cabinet

Post# 296304 , Reply# 9   8/12/2008 at 19:54 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
right cabinet

Post# 296305 , Reply# 10   8/12/2008 at 19:55 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
(shudders...)

Post# 296306 , Reply# 11   8/12/2008 at 19:56 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
geaugh!

Post# 296307 , Reply# 12   8/12/2008 at 19:57 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
gnuhhg!

Post# 296308 , Reply# 13   8/12/2008 at 19:58 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
rust?! ruh-roh!

Post# 296309 , Reply# 14   8/12/2008 at 19:59 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
two speeds

Post# 296310 , Reply# 15   8/12/2008 at 20:00 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
three wash temps, two rinse temps

Post# 296311 , Reply# 16   8/12/2008 at 20:00 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
four water levels

Post# 296312 , Reply# 17   8/12/2008 at 20:01 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
bleachy dispenser

Post# 296313 , Reply# 18   8/12/2008 at 20:03 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
suds (cup) cake?

Post# 296314 , Reply# 19   8/12/2008 at 20:06 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
splashy wash





type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350">


CLICK HERE TO GO TO mistereric's LINK


Post# 296315 , Reply# 20   8/12/2008 at 20:09 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
Post# 296319 , Reply# 21   8/12/2008 at 21:14 (5,707 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        
Luck!!!!

qsd-dan's profile picture
This is the exact 806 I'm looking for! You even have the rare chrome lint filter. So much envy.......

The rust on the base isn't that bad. As long as there is no rust holes, it can be sandblasted and repainted.

Have fun with!!


Post# 296368 , Reply# 22   8/13/2008 at 06:49 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
Thanks Dan. I'm sure you'll find one someday. I was very surprised to see one available in NJ... i've never seen anything this nice around here. I wish the cabinet was in better shape, but I figure I could always find a parts donor someplace.

I've put all the pics I took up on my site.


CLICK HERE TO GO TO mistereric's LINK


Post# 296369 , Reply# 23   8/13/2008 at 06:53 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        
meant to ask...

mistereric's profile picture
Whats this thingie? Some sort of siphon break? Stock or something someone added?

Post# 296370 , Reply# 24   8/13/2008 at 06:58 (5,707 days old) by toggleswitch2 ()        
Euthanasia does not mean *Youth in Asia!*

~I've never seen anything this nice around here.
What do you expect in JOISEY? Are you from JOISEY? I'm from JOISEY too;what exit? *LOL* (ducks and runs).

Looks like the vicitm of a damp and unheated basement or garage.

I'm sure you'll have her gleaming in no time!

But, if you happen to decide to do a mercy killing or part her out, think of me please for the control panel!


Post# 296389 , Reply# 25   8/13/2008 at 07:59 (5,707 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

Nice find-----just clean 'er up and apply a good automotive wax (I prefer Meguire's) and she'll be good as new.
(Evidently the dryer was on the left of this washer judging by the photo of the cabinet).

Great find!


Post# 296409 , Reply# 26   8/13/2008 at 09:53 (5,707 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

mistereric's profile picture
{gasps} mercy killing? for a working A806 in any condition? here in the unimproved, savage suburban jungle of New Jersey?

surely you jest, sir. perish the thought.

this well worn beastie becomes the daily driver, at least until i get the 'queen set up as well.

I'd wax her but i don't want to wax over rust.


Post# 296428 , Reply# 27   8/13/2008 at 11:48 (5,706 days old) by cycla-fabric (New Jersey (Northern))        
Meant to Ask

cycla-fabric's profile picture
That thingy thing on the drain hose is a syphon break, most likey added by the user. I have them on my machines to prevent a siphon action. Enjoy the Maytag!

Doug


Post# 296948 , Reply# 28   8/15/2008 at 15:06 (5,704 days old) by toggleswitch2 ()        

Real men don't wax; they trim or shave.


I'm sure it will be GAWGEOUS when youz done wit' it!


Post# 296949 , Reply# 29   8/15/2008 at 15:08 (5,704 days old) by appnut (TX)        

appnut's profile picture
Real men don't trim, wax, or shave body hair!!!!!

Post# 296980 , Reply# 30   8/15/2008 at 18:30 (5,704 days old) by nmaineman36 ()        

Toggles I thought you used Nair for that furry butt you have there. A friend of mine uses Nair for his ass and one day he left it on too long and then decided to go tanning ...needless to say he fried his ass.
I have 3 areas on my chest that gets shaved and its not by choice..its for the sensors the doctors office puts on my to check my heart...I had a kid come up to me at the beach and ask my why I had hair missing on my chest...sheesh I didnt think it was that noticable....


Post# 297045 , Reply# 31   8/15/2008 at 21:48 (5,704 days old) by appnut (TX)        

appnut's profile picture
Mike, I bet that kid on the beach is a bear in the works fur sure!!!

Post# 297063 , Reply# 32   8/15/2008 at 23:13 (5,704 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

gansky1's profile picture
Nice washer, Eric. Nice 'head' of suds coming from the agitator there... Oh, eh, let's stick with cupcake! ;-)

The siphon break was an option on all 06's but the 806 model that for most of it's run was a standard feature, all of my 700's and 806's have come with one. They were standard on all models starting with the 10 series when the drain hose was moved up and bracketed inside the cabinet with a 90 degree outlet.


Post# 297083 , Reply# 33   8/16/2008 at 07:07 (5,704 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
Eric, three words:

bajaespuma's profile picture
C. L. R.

Clean with HOT water and Windex first. Get all the lint and assorted yuk out. Then get yourself some CLR (or Lime Away).Pour some into the bleach dispenser, into the lint filter and scrub a little with an old toothbrush and some Q-tips. Avoid getting it on the shiny porcelain surfaces and rinse quickly. Works for me every time. Beautiful find! I just snagged an 806 myself, looks like the exact same vintage as yours, probably 1969, 1970. I'll post pictures as soon as I can.



Forum Index:       Other Forums:                      



Comes to the Rescue!

The Discuss-o-Mat has stopped, buzzer is sounding!!!
If you would like to reply to this thread please log-in...

Discuss-O-MAT Log-In



New Members
Click Here To Sign Up.



                     


automaticwasher.org home
Discuss-o-Mat Forums
Vintage Brochures, Service and Owners Manuals
Fun Vintage Washer Ephemera
See It Wash!
Video Downloads
Audio Downloads
Picture of the Day
Patent of the Day
Photos of our Collections
The Old Aberdeen Farm
Vintage Service Manuals
Vintage washer/dryer/dishwasher to sell?
Technical/service questions?
Looking for Parts?
Website related questions?
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
Our Privacy Policy