my 1st wringer

Sounds like you have plenty of cleaning advice, but how are the wheels? My friend Classiccaprice has a Maytag too but his wheels were shot. We found new ones at Ace, minus the breaks. No big deal on a level floor, but very interesting on one that isn't, talk about "mobile wash!"

To remove the wheels, have someone tip the washer a little and put a block under one of the raised wheels and have them steady the washer. Take a hefty screwdriver and put the business end on top of the wheel to be removed (the wheel, not the metal housing). Take a rubber mallet and pound on the screw driver as close to the wheel as possible while you hold the handle steady. The wheel should just pop out after a few pounds. Take the new wheel, line it up, and use the rubber mallet to pound up on the bottom of the new wheel. You would be amazed at how much easier it will roll. Beware, however, that the wheel beneath the wringer is the hardest to replace because it bears the most weight and is the most difficult to remove due to having to lift/hold the weight.

Don't lay the machine on its side because the transmission oil will leak out. Also, ALWAYS store it with the pressure on the wringer rollers released so you don't press flat spots into them.

Congratulations and enjoy your new Maytag,
Dave


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Post# 326700 1/25/2009 at 18:55 (5,567 days old) by dynaflow (rockingham nc)
Checkrate/Likes Heres my 1st maytag wringer from craigslist the owner has a square tub maytag as well for 75 bucks sitting in a barn covered in leaves mine does at least run. what is the best way to clean the exterior of her? car wax? thx experts ron

Post# 326702 , Reply# 1 1/25/2009 at 19:06 (5,567 days old) by qsd-dan (West)
Checkrate/Likes When I get a new (ok vintage) machine home, I usually use simple green to get the usual grit off. After a good scrubbing, I use cleaner wax to get the impurities out of the paint where the simple green couldn't. You'll be surprise what a good cleaner wax or mildly abrasive rubbing compound can clean/erase what would otherwise be thought of as permanent damage.

Post# 326747 , Reply# 2 1/26/2009 at 00:19 (5,567 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)
Checkrate/Likes SPRAY-9 I used it on a 1960 Custom Imperial FRIGIDAIRE Dishmobile and it took years of tobacco and just plain old grime off.Most ACE Hardware stores have it.

Post# 326754 , Reply# 3 1/26/2009 at 00:46 (5,567 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm)
Checkrate/Likes *Nice Maytag* Ron !!

Post# 326787 , Reply# 4 1/26/2009 at 05:40 (5,567 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)
Checkrate/Likes I use Clorox "Clean-Up" to clean with. Then, Meguire's Cleaner Wax. Best combination I have ever found.

Post# 326818 , Reply# 5 1/26/2009 at 08:50 (5,567 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)
Checkrate/Likes *Wheels.* Sounds like you have plenty of cleaning advice, but how are the wheels? My friend Classiccaprice has a Maytag too but his wheels were shot. We found new ones at Ace, minus the breaks. No big deal on a level floor, but very interesting on one that isn't, talk about "mobile wash!" To remove the wheels, have someone tip the washer a little and put a block under one of the raised wheels and have them steady the washer. Take a hefty screwdriver and put the business end on top of the wheel to be removed (the wheel, not the metal housing). Take a rubber mallet and pound on the screw driver as close to the wheel as possible while you hold the handle steady. The wheel should just pop out after a few pounds. Take the new wheel, line it up, and use the rubber mallet to pound up on the bottom of the new wheel. You would be amazed at how much easier it will roll. Beware, however, that the wheel beneath the wringer is the hardest to replace because it bears the most weight and is the most difficult to remove due to having to lift/hold the weight. Don't lay the machine on its side because the transmission oil will leak out. Also, ALWAYS store it with the pressure on the wringer rollers released so you don't press flat spots into them. Congratulations and enjoy your new Maytag, Dave

Post# 326822 , Reply# 6 1/26/2009 at 09:03 (5,567 days old) by autowasherfreak ()
Checkrate/Likes I placed a wanted ad on Craigslist for older appliances. Someone responded that they had 3 Maytag wringers, that were in tough shape. I responded but never heard anything back from them. Beginning to wonder if it was a scam. Anyway, nice Maytag look forward to seeing the after pictures.

Post# 326833 , Reply# 7 1/26/2009 at 09:33 (5,567 days old) by tlee618 ()
Checkrate/Likes Have to agree with Chuck, Spray 9 is one of the very best cleaners I have ever used!!!