Thread Number: 25216
It's raining 806's! (pretty much...) |
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Post# 388870   10/28/2009 at 20:10 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388871 , Reply# 1   10/28/2009 at 20:13 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388872 , Reply# 2   10/28/2009 at 20:14 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388873 , Reply# 3   10/28/2009 at 20:16 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388875 , Reply# 4   10/28/2009 at 20:18 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388876 , Reply# 5   10/28/2009 at 20:21 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388877 , Reply# 6   10/28/2009 at 20:22 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388880 , Reply# 7   10/28/2009 at 20:25 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388882 , Reply# 8   10/28/2009 at 20:27 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388883 , Reply# 9   10/28/2009 at 20:29 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388885 , Reply# 10   10/28/2009 at 20:34 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Gave it a test spin and even though it spun well, you could hear the 'quack quack quack' of the tub bearing due to age and wear. Since I had already showed Dan how to rebuild a HOH dryer, he decided to have me show him the ins and outs of changing a tub bearing and seal on this one instead. I actually took pictures of the whole process and will post in a separate thread for those who want to see how to do it complete with helpfull tips if you want me too. So in went the new tub bearing and seal! This washer should be good to go for another 20+ years! |
Post# 388886 , Reply# 11   10/28/2009 at 20:37 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Reassembled and put her thru her paces. Since we had totally tore this washer down to the frame and reassembled, there was a little worry about it holding water. Winner! an used a new tubband clamp gasket ring for extra measure. Some thoughtful soul had already updated the injector assy before I got it.
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Post# 388888 , Reply# 12   10/28/2009 at 20:44 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Nice strong agitation. I love that gentle 'thrum thrum' that only a happy, healthy Maytag helical transmission can make. Dan watched closely to see if his new baby behaved herself. Of course, I shot a little video. And yes, Mickeyd, the title is '1974 Maytag HA806 agitate & spin' ;^)
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Post# 388889 , Reply# 13   10/28/2009 at 20:45 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388890 , Reply# 14   10/28/2009 at 20:47 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388891 , Reply# 15   10/28/2009 at 20:49 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388892 , Reply# 16   10/28/2009 at 20:51 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388893 , Reply# 17   10/28/2009 at 20:52 (5,265 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 388895 , Reply# 18   10/28/2009 at 20:56 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388896 , Reply# 19   10/28/2009 at 20:59 (5,265 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 388898 , Reply# 20   10/28/2009 at 21:03 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 388916 , Reply# 21   10/28/2009 at 22:11 (5,265 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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"The first time he heard that 'SCRITCH!' of the timer advancing, I thought he was going to lose his mind! LOL!" After screaming like a school girl, I have a feeling that you strongly questioned my heterosexuality. LOL!!!! "Dan promised me a picture of them in place and working. RIGHT, DAN?" Uuuuhhhh, I promise it to have it up and running faster than it took me to get the DE701 out of the back of the truck. Is that good enough.......*squints and cowers* ;) |
Post# 388918 , Reply# 22   10/28/2009 at 22:19 (5,265 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 388920 , Reply# 23   10/28/2009 at 22:19 (5,265 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Post# 388942 , Reply# 25   10/28/2009 at 22:50 (5,265 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Post# 388956 , Reply# 27   10/28/2009 at 23:24 (5,265 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati)   |   | |
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Post# 388960 , Reply# 28   10/28/2009 at 23:47 (5,265 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm)   |   | |
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for the next clinic; I'll bring my own machine(s) |
Post# 388965 , Reply# 29   10/28/2009 at 23:59 (5,265 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Did you notice the indentation to the right rear of the top panel where Maytag was gearing up to change the position of the model tag from the back panel to under the lid? I'm willing to bet that 806's produced from around April of 74 and on was when the big change occurred not only for the model tag placement, but for the removal of the chrome strip and time bleach injection. Maybe even the change from to the acrylic to the aluminum dial. Anybody here have a pair of 806's that are very close to this month and year to help us narrow down the changes that occurred? BTW, in order for me to make room for this set, I will need to find a new home for an HA806 washer from Sept of 1977. No tub light, chrome strip, stainless lint filter, or tub light, but but she's certainly a runner. Just needs a damper pad replacement. I can carry out that task if the new owner is reluctant. |
Post# 388968 , Reply# 30   10/29/2009 at 00:20 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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This is a washer that I found and we then went thru it a while back. There is a thread on this forum where I posted pictures of the go thru. The damper pads are pretty much the same as the one I just gave to Dan. Pads are loose but the damper is intact. This is a very good washer that got a new injector, belts and cleaning. Do the pads and she should be good to go for a large number of years... RCD |
Post# 388971 , Reply# 31   10/29/2009 at 01:05 (5,265 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 388972 , Reply# 32   10/29/2009 at 01:06 (5,265 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Here's the link to the thread that shows the washer that Dan's parting with. Whoever gets her will be a happy camper! RCD CLICK HERE TO GO TO redcarpetdrew's LINK |
Post# 388979 , Reply# 33   10/29/2009 at 02:47 (5,264 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Several manufacturers used those style escapements. You can hear it best during the 4:38 and 8:56 spin portions of my Frigidaire vid
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Post# 389008 , Reply# 34   10/29/2009 at 07:03 (5,264 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)   |   | |
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Post# 389015 , Reply# 35   10/29/2009 at 07:48 (5,264 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 389044 , Reply# 36   10/29/2009 at 11:00 (5,264 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 389048 , Reply# 37   10/29/2009 at 11:10 (5,264 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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....CONGRATULATIONS DAN for taking them home!! Great job on the rebuild / repair guys! Gee, if you were closer RCD, I would have also been there watching and learning too! So where do I get one of those application forms for the training class??? Congrats again Dan, I know you are just bubbling over with excitement! Signed, the one with the glowing garage that can be seen from space (cough, cough) |
Post# 389063 , Reply# 38   10/29/2009 at 12:01 (5,264 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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Which brings to mind a question. Has anyone successfully repainted the console of a center dial tag? If so, how did you accomplish it? How were the results compared to a factory finish? I have an A-207 that could use a console refresh, but I am afraid of making it look worse than it does today. BTW, if anyone knows where I can locate the mate to my washer, I'd appreciate it. MRB |
Post# 389083 , Reply# 39   10/29/2009 at 12:50 (5,264 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)   |   | |
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"Has anyone successfully repainted the console of a center dial tag? If so, how did you accomplish it? How were the results compared to a factory finish?" I've done it on an A108 (gold console panel). It took masking tape, an X-acto knife, and gold spray paint that I got at the auto parts store. Auto touch-up paint came in different shades of gold, and I was able to find a good match. You also need the clearcoat, because today's auto paint is dull until you clearcoat it. If you have a machine with the aqua panel, I'm sure you can also find a match for that with auto touch-up. The brand is Dupli-Color; I got it at Pep Boys. Basically, I masked off all chrome trim, buttons, dial, and the white upper section of the panel. The little chrome surrounds for the buttons are the toughest - you have to mask, then cut away excess tape with the X-acto knife. Then you spray a colour coat, let dry, shoot a second coat, then clearcoat. Looked very decent when I was through, certainly much, much better than before. The previous owner of the machines had been a Spray 'n Wash addict, and there was almost no paint left on the dryer's panel. The washer was a little better, but still in need of help. I did this with the panel in place, and when I do it on my new 'Tags (big surprise coming soon!), I will be doing it with the panel removed; I think I'll get a better, more "factory" job that way. |
Post# 389084 , Reply# 40   10/29/2009 at 12:54 (5,264 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 389086 , Reply# 41   10/29/2009 at 12:56 (5,264 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 389112 , Reply# 42   10/29/2009 at 15:22 (5,264 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)   |   | |
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Yeah, that would be a good idea - my contribution to the board. For a Maytag decal, scan a Maytag logo, adjust the size, clean up in something like PhotoShop or GIMP, then print out. Cut to size, use spray adhesive on the back, press in place. Last step would be cutting a little piece of transparent Contact paper - just a little larger than the "decal" - and pressing that into place over the paper, to protect it. Not perfect, but much better than nothing. |
Post# 389129 , Reply# 43   10/29/2009 at 16:46 (5,264 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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With your skill you could retro-fit it onto your Tag. Maybe the former owner was a washoholic too, and couldn't stand to have all the sweet buttons hidden by the lid, and took it off like I did. Let me know if you want the lid. Still can't get over all the whorls, swirls, tides and eddies, and octopus sucker holes in your whirl-away drain shot. mmm mmm mmm
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Post# 389136 , Reply# 44   10/29/2009 at 17:20 (5,264 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 389300 , Reply# 45   10/30/2009 at 04:35 (5,263 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 389338 , Reply# 47   10/30/2009 at 08:45 (5,263 days old) by bosch2460 (Harrisonburg, VA)   |   | |
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Post# 389492 , Reply# 48   10/30/2009 at 15:32 (5,263 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 391289 , Reply# 49   11/6/2009 at 18:52 (5,256 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Well, here's half of the pair. The 808 dryer is temporarily taking the place of the Kenmore until I get some new seals for it. I'm diggin the 808 so much I may be VERY lazy getting around to that repair :) The HDE806 dryer still needs a complete tear down which will happen....soon...hopefully. Hey, it's almost the crazy holiday season! I spent a couple hours making some tedious adjustment to the washer. Got the inner tub perfectly centered and it now balances beautifully with an empty tub during the spin cycle. Broke out the digital calipers and adjusted the drive lug as it was set a little too tight. Adjusted the pump belt as well. On the first load, I had a seeping hose leak at the beach nipple to tub hose and one at the pump drain hose. No biggie. The centering springs need to be tightened down a little tighter, with a 1/2 extra turn or so on the right spring to perfectly center the tub after a spin. Right now, I got her soaking some of those down right dirty clothes I was wearing while bringing her back to 100% operation. Sorry for the fuzzy pic, but the camera gets very fussy when I turn the flash off. |
Post# 391294 , Reply# 50   11/6/2009 at 19:14 (5,256 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)   |   | |
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