Thread Number: 28040
Lubing Maytag damper pads - great fun. Any tips? |
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Post# 430423 , Reply# 1   4/21/2010 at 17:26 (5,089 days old) by maytagmike (Burlington, Vt)   |   | |
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Post# 430428 , Reply# 3   4/21/2010 at 17:56 (5,089 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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Andy -
I've never had to lube the pads on a pre 66 machine, but I've torn down many of both and agree that the angle and depth of the early base is almost prohibitive to the non tear down procedure that Maytag came out with in the 70's. You wouldn't necessarily need to completely tear the machine apart. My suggestion would be to leave the tub/transmission assembly complete. Remove the cabinet, remove the brake package, remove the suspension springs, then to lift the damper off the base. You then should be able to take care of the damper pads. Ben |
Post# 430429 , Reply# 4   4/21/2010 at 18:04 (5,089 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Yeah, pre '66 machines have a steep cone so I can see this being a problem.
What it probably happening is the brake package is bottoming out on the base, restricting the amount of height needed. If you remove brake and use a tall and narrow piece of wood under the transmission stalk, you should be able to clear enough space to re-grease the damper pads. Just a thought. |