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Thread Number: 35778
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Post# 533696 , Reply# 1 7/30/2011 at 07:48 (4,644 days old) by polkanut  (Wausau, WI ) |
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Hey Mike, | ||
| Post# 533699 , Reply# 2 7/30/2011 at 07:57 (4,644 days old) by 322buick () | ||
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Hi polkanut, We are in the City of Fitchburg which it geographically connected to the south end of Madison. T'care, Mike | ||
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Post# 533754 , Reply# 3 7/30/2011 at 14:20 (4,643 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI ) |
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Post# 533775 , Reply# 4 7/30/2011 at 16:12 (4,643 days old) by hydralique (Los Angeles) |
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322 . . . Must be a nailhead! | ||
| Post# 533846 , Reply# 5 7/30/2011 at 21:24 (4,643 days old) by MaytagA710 () | ||
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I wouldn't know the answer to ease of availability, but here is a parts schematic anyways! The number is 2-1727 and it is listed as 'damper with pads' The very best of luck finding and fixing! 
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Post# 533852 , Reply# 6 7/30/2011 at 22:23 (4,643 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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The early Maytag dampers have been vacant from the parts shelves for decades. Unfortunately the later post 1965 damper will not work on a pre 1966 machine. At this point a donor 1957-1965 machine would be the best bet to find a replacement. This is the one part you really would not want to break as it is specific to these early helical drive Maytags.
Ultimately, you could take a later center dial Maytag and put your A700 cabinet over the later assembly. I did so on my 700 - took a 1971 A806 washer and put a A700 cabinet over it. Ben | ||
| Post# 534361 , Reply# 7 8/1/2011 at 15:32 (4,641 days old) by 322buick () | ||
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Sorry so late to get back. Been working on the driveway for two days so PC off 'til now. Thank you all so much for the fast and helpful info. It helps me a great deal! And thanks for the warm welcomes! T'care, Mike | ||
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Post# 534506 , Reply# 9 8/2/2011 at 11:08 (4,641 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Hi Mike,
At this point your remedies are not a bad idea as a last resort. I am curious though as to the extent of the damage - did the tub suspension leg actually break free from the damper, or did the damper crack at one of the three points where the suspension leg attaches? I've seen many of the early dampers crack at the two fingers that hold the suspension leg in place. Rarely have I seen on intact. Ben | ||
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Post# 534681 , Reply# 11 8/2/2011 at 23:27 (4,640 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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| Post# 534723 , Reply# 12 8/3/2011 at 08:54 (4,640 days old) by 322buick () | ||
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Thanks Ben. I'll let you know. T/care, Mike [:) | ||
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Post# 534736 , Reply# 13 8/3/2011 at 09:48 (4,640 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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OLDER STYLE DAMPER SUPPORT Amazingly I have never seen one of these break and I also have thrown several away in the last year. I am sure that I will see more and I will be sure to save some in the future for other folks. The CA900 that I restored uses this part but I drought that it will ever break as this machine will live in the museum with only light use. After all the work of restoring this machine to perfect working order and using it for my laundry a few times it was quite a disappointment, but a cool looking piece of history. | ||
| Post# 536387 , Reply# 16 8/11/2011 at 12:15 (4,631 days old) by AutowasherFreak () | ||
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At least she's up and running again,LOL. | ||
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Post# 536390 , Reply# 17 8/11/2011 at 12:45 (4,631 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 536465 , Reply# 18 8/11/2011 at 20:02 (4,631 days old) by 322buick () | ||
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I suppose I could send a picture but I'd rather not [not proud]. I'll sleep on it tonight, OK? [:( Good night, Mike | ||
| Post# 536509 , Reply# 19 8/12/2011 at 06:52 (4,631 days old) by 322buick () | ||
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Ok then, here it is warts and all. I didn't even look for a short lag bolt to pretty it up for "picture day". There is another one just like it on the other side of the tub support. Have a great weekend guys. T'care, Mike 
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Post# 536814 , Reply# 20 8/13/2011 at 15:35 (4,629 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI ) |
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Fingers crossed in Wausau! | ||
| Post# 536816 , Reply# 21 8/13/2011 at 15:53 (4,629 days old) by 322buick () | ||
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Thanks polkanut. I honestly think it's going to be fine. Those bolts are really buried deep. Thank you all for the help. Mike | ||
| Post# 536848 , Reply# 22 8/13/2011 at 21:06 (4,629 days old) by 76SpeedQueen (Orleans County Ny) | ||
As long as it works...... | ||
| Post# 536917 , Reply# 23 8/14/2011 at 11:12 (4,629 days old) by 322buick () | ||
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That's right. It's not like I'm trying to sell it or anything. I'll end up keeping it forever or just throwing it away. Nothing crooked like filling your car's howling differential with sawdust so it's silent for a week after someone buys it. T'care, Mike | ||
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