Thread Number: 33249
Maytag 608: No Drain |
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Post# 500500 , Reply# 1   3/2/2011 at 00:02 (4,798 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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As I recall, the pump adjustment should be such that 1/4" midpoint separation of the belts is the point at which the motor carriage just starts to move against the spring tension. Leaning the machine back throws the spring tension off-kilter against the motor's weight, so it should be set down in normal position on the floor when checking the belts ... leaned back for access to adjust the pump as necessary. |
Post# 500503 , Reply# 2   3/2/2011 at 00:22 (4,798 days old) by Wobbly ()   |   | |
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Thanks for the info. So when I "corrected" the tension with the washer tilted up, I probably over tightened the belt. Would an over-tightened pump belt cause the no drain problem? |
Post# 500568 , Reply# 3   3/2/2011 at 07:45 (4,798 days old) by COMBO52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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A too tight pump belt would not cause the machine not to drain as long as the motor could start and run. But a too tight pump belt will cause a poor or no spin problem as the tight pump belt pulls the motor toward the center of the machine and reduces the tension on the main drive belt. It wasn't the best system for drive belt tensions but it did work if everything was set correctly. |
Post# 500594 , Reply# 5   3/2/2011 at 10:32 (4,797 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 500630 , Reply# 8   3/2/2011 at 13:16 (4,797 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 500715 , Reply# 11   3/2/2011 at 18:57 (4,797 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD)   |   | |
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sounds like whoever put that kit together just supplied a standard drivebelt of the same dimensions of the maytag special"clutching"belt not realizing the genuine belt has special characteristics (the pump belt is a typical non-clutching belt BTW) |
Post# 500794 , Reply# 13   3/2/2011 at 22:46 (4,797 days old) by Wobbly ()   |   | |
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The belts have Maytag part numbers, but no logo or other identification. They are made in Mexico. |