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Transporting Wringers
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Post# 313756   11/8/2008 at 11:37 (5,640 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)        

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Can a wringer washer be transported on its side? I moved numerous automatics on their side in my car without incident, but what about wringers? Thanks!




Post# 313763 , Reply# 1   11/8/2008 at 12:36 (5,640 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Peter, I really don't know for sure

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Always borrow my LTC's compact SUV to transport wringers. I simply slide off the wringer and the machines fit in just right upright. I know that some Conventionals, Easies, in particular do not like to be left long on their sides. Tranny fluid leaks ensue. I'm sure Geoff will know, but to be safe, just pop off the wringer, and stand the machine in your trunk. Once, I had to move a Tag this way in my Monte Carlo, with the help of a few ties and bungees and some creative angling . Good Luck, Buddy. Wait for other responses.

Mike


Post# 313780 , Reply# 2   11/8/2008 at 14:48 (5,640 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
Bad idea.

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I know Maytags like to leak oil when put on their sides. The oil is thick like slime and has a smell you won't soon forget. My best guess is that it would mix poorly with upholstry.

Just to be safe, I would reccommend upright transportation,
Dave


Post# 313788 , Reply# 3   11/8/2008 at 16:17 (5,640 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)        
prop one side up

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Peter, just stuff an old blanket under the upper part so it's not absolutely flat and keep the wringer gears on the upper side slightly elevated if you have to move it on it's side. I've done that before with my SQ wringer and no problems.

Post# 313793 , Reply# 4   11/8/2008 at 17:34 (5,640 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)        

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I have Toyota 4Runner.

Do most wringer heads come right off by pulling straight up on it?


Post# 313803 , Reply# 5   11/8/2008 at 19:25 (5,640 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)        

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Yes they will all come off, just lift right up. Some have a lever that needs to unlock them from the down position: ie Maytag, point the wringer control lever 180 degrees to the opposite direction then pull up on the wringer head.

I'm anxious to know what it could be!!


Post# 313804 , Reply# 6   11/8/2008 at 20:10 (5,640 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        

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I transported my Maytag wringer about 12 miles on its side. I did have an old blanket under it. It made a little mess, but wasn't too bad. You may need to change the oil after, depending on how much is lost.

Post# 313809 , Reply# 7   11/8/2008 at 20:56 (5,640 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)        

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Well, I located a Maytag Commander (? the square one with the heavy hinged lid) with the raised lettering on the front. Not like I need a wringer, let alone another machine, I was curious about transporting it if I get impulsive.

Post# 313811 , Reply# 8   11/8/2008 at 21:18 (5,640 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        

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I have the N2LPS (i.e. Chieftain). I love it!

The Commander had a removable lid, you found the Master (with the hinged lid).



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