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Thread Number: 48529
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| Post# 703203 , Reply# 1 9/14/2013 at 01:35 (3,487 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
Hi Keith
There are lots of Maytag experts here. And in your area. Unfortunately I'm not one of them, however I'm sure that if you describe the symptoms, and provide photos, someone here will be able to guide you through the repair, or assist you with changing the tranny
( locate parts ect) Many here have done this, and posted pics during the repair/restoration process, and I've seen some amazing accomplishments done with vintage machines here. So you came to the right place. The repair manuals are are here as well. The Maytag guys will be along soon, so hang in there. | ||
Post# 703205 , Reply# 2 9/14/2013 at 01:59 (3,487 days old) by d-jones  (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area)) |
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Hi Keith. To get past the snarky atitude you'll want to find an outfit that's been around for a while. I'm down in the Los angeles area and could steer you towards several such places if you were down here. The guys I'm thinking of love to work on the older machines. According to the map, it looks like you aren't that far from Oakland, and being a larger metropolitan area, with any luck you should be able to find someone. There are several active members of this board up in the bay area, so hopefully one of them will see this and chime in with some advice on contacts. But if you're interested, there are also some excellent write ups in the archives of this forum that cover the tear down of machines like yours in great detail. Here's one such write up that covers the removal of the agitator and inner and outer tubs for bearing and seal replacement. That gets you all the way down to the transmission. And even if you're not planning to do the work youself, it's always nice to know how your machine's put together. Anyways, good luck to you.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO d-jones's LINK | ||
| Post# 703309 , Reply# 3 9/14/2013 at 19:06 (3,486 days old) by DigAPony () | ||
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so any help on names of maytag repairmen Member "Redcarpetdrew" is the guy you want to contact. He is in Reno, Nevada. Looks like a reasonable drive, at least on the map. redcarpetdrew@yahoo.com CLICK HERE TO GO TO DigAPony's LINK | ||
| Post# 703801 , Reply# 5 9/18/2013 at 01:09 (3,483 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Good for you Keith! | ||
| Post# 703883 , Reply# 6 9/18/2013 at 14:06 (3,483 days old) by DigAPony () | ||
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Verified the transmission is bad What is the issue with the transmission? Typically with a Maytag Helical the problem is not the trans per se but failed seals that allow water to seep in and/or oil to leak out. | ||
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Post# 703888 , Reply# 7 9/18/2013 at 14:33 (3,483 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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(qsd) Dan | ||
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Post# 703958 , Reply# 8 9/18/2013 at 22:11 (3,482 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) |
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That How To thread just keeps giving and giving. awesome!
I'm also interested in what actually failed on that transmission. Still, it's fun to fix them and I'll gladly offer any advice I can. Just ask! I might even have parts you might need and I AM relatively close. Gets kinda lonely being the only AW member in Northern Nevada.
Dan would also be a good choice for advice but for reasons that he doesn't care to share has gone dark. Hurts too since I thought we got along well and kinda feels like I'm missing a finger not being able to talk. Rumor mill has it that he lurks but otherwise is content to not have any contact... Pity... RCD | ||
| Post# 703970 , Reply# 9 9/18/2013 at 23:49 (3,482 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas) | ||
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I just love it when members come to the air of non members. They end up being very happy in the end! And it gives this site a great reputation. | ||
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Post# 703984 , Reply# 10 9/19/2013 at 01:40 (3,482 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 704086 , Reply# 12 9/19/2013 at 14:47 (3,482 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Keith, it might not be a bad idea to buzz on up and snag the A207 -- providing the experts here advise that the transmissions are interchangeable. You could slap the 207's tranny in there to keep your washer functioning while you take your time with the rebuild (locating necessary parts, etc.), and there are likely other usable components on the 207 that would be worth harvesting. | ||
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Post# 704088 , Reply# 13 9/19/2013 at 14:55 (3,482 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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 The standard capacity 207 transmission is not a direct interchange to the large capacity 608. If the top plate of the 608 is having issues, the 207's top plate will interchange (as well as the gear sets), but the lower housing and center shaft are longer on the 608.
Keith - do you have an idea of what the symptoms are with your transmission? Is it leaking oil out into the wash? Leaking oil below the machine? Slow to agitate? No agitation at all?
Ben | ||
| Post# 704414 , Reply# 15 9/21/2013 at 11:22 (3,480 days old) by paganinia () | ||
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I'll move my question to new thread, sorry for the hijack! Good luck on your project! | ||
| Post# 704428 , Reply# 17 9/21/2013 at 13:17 (3,480 days old) by kelder () | ||
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Thanks to DigaPony. good advice before jumping into this. Hoping for easy removal, but will eat some Wheaties before I attempt! Stay tuned and will let you know what happens. | ||
| Post# 704554 , Reply# 18 9/22/2013 at 00:07 (3,479 days old) by kelder () | ||
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Tried the bike inner tube method twice...tube popped each time and agitator is still in the machine. Have looked for a agi tamer but can't find one. Any other ideas? Or who sells the agi tamer. | ||
| Post# 704556 , Reply# 19 9/22/2013 at 02:38 (3,479 days old) by Spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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| Post# 704562 , Reply# 20 9/22/2013 at 03:09 (3,479 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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What about a | ||
| Post# 705394 , Reply# 22 9/25/2013 at 21:41 (3,475 days old) by Spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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| Post# 708096 , Reply# 23 10/9/2013 at 02:34 (3,462 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Keith | ||
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Post# 708099 , Reply# 24 10/9/2013 at 02:50 (3,462 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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"We are still here pulling for you!" | ||
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Post# 710548 , Reply# 27 10/21/2013 at 07:25 (3,450 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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A806 Rebuild Hi Keith, great job so far, does the agitator shaft in the transmission top turn easily ?, this is usually the part of the transmission that binds up. The old thick oil does not help either, the oil that MT used originally was terrible oil, you can do much better going to an auto parts store and getting some good 70 weight gear oil, make sure that it is compatible with bronze bearings. | ||
| Post# 710910 , Reply# 29 10/22/2013 at 19:27 (3,448 days old) by DigAPony () | ||
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I'm ordering parts tonight The agitator shaft kit (part # 22002124) includes a new stem seal/boot and is a better deal than buying the parts individually. CLICK HERE TO GO TO DigAPony's LINK | ||
| Post# 712182 , Reply# 30 10/29/2013 at 22:46 (3,441 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Anything | ||
| Post# 712259 , Reply# 32 10/30/2013 at 14:00 (3,441 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Hi Keith
You know the old saying "happy wife, happy life"
I'm no expert, my experience has been with a Maytag Wringer! The power unit, ( tranny) on those used a gear oil. Most here that have repaired those used a 80/90 gear oil. I would think that should be fine? Someone that knows more will be along soon. As far as the amount.. think your own instinct will take over and you'll just know when refilling. ( probably better a little under, than over ) Let's see what others have to say | ||
| Post# 714582 , Reply# 33 11/11/2013 at 12:48 (3,429 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Well | ||
| Post# 714669 , Reply# 35 11/11/2013 at 17:49 (3,428 days old) by rustyspaatz () | ||
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This sounds like it needs doner machine. I'm seeing them on CL, sometimes free. The top and sides of your current machine easily unscrew and can be put onto the body of a working machine. It might be easier, though less fun, I know. Best of luck. :) | ||
| Post# 714696 , Reply# 36 11/11/2013 at 19:03 (3,428 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Keith's | ||
| Post# 714740 , Reply# 38 11/11/2013 at 22:59 (3,428 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Hi Keith | ||
| Post# 714813 , Reply# 39 11/12/2013 at 07:29 (3,428 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO) | ||
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Post# 716362 , Reply# 41 11/19/2013 at 21:44 (3,420 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Pin Holes Near The Tub Seal | ||
| Post# 716374 , Reply# 43 11/19/2013 at 22:47 (3,420 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Since you work on cars | ||
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Post# 716443 , Reply# 44 11/20/2013 at 07:36 (3,420 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Pin Holes Near The Tub Seal
Silicone Sealant will prevent future rust holes in this rust prone area because the bead of sealant will not let water get into this area in the future. Good SS has a life expediency of over 30 years for such uses, if you JB Weld the holes the area still needs to be well sealed otherwise it will rust right next to the repaired holes.
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| Post# 718799 , Reply# 45 12/2/2013 at 11:53 (3,408 days old) by kelder () | ||
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all the parts are here! All of the parts are finally here and now ready to put the machine back together. will take pics as it's assembled. thanks again to all who've sent info, help, and support :) | ||
| Post# 718836 , Reply# 46 12/2/2013 at 15:16 (3,408 days old) by k1rod (Scottsdale, AZ) | ||
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2nd for JB Weld If you haven't already repaired the rust holes in the tub, I would also recommend the JB Weld. I knocked a small chip sized hole in the oil pan of my car about 7 years ago. I filled the hole with JB Weld. I have been running it ever since without a leak. Good luck. I'm enjoying seeing your progress. | ||
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Post# 721426 , Reply# 48 12/16/2013 at 10:00 (3,394 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Non Alined Tub Hole | ||
| Post# 721498 , Reply# 49 12/16/2013 at 18:01 (3,393 days old) by DigAPony () | ||
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Don't forget, the short bolt goes in the front position | ||
| Post# 721507 , Reply# 50 12/16/2013 at 18:37 (3,393 days old) by kelder () | ||
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non aligned tub hole thanks to DigAPony for the quick response and reminder to put short bolt in the front. Back to the resto ! thanks - Keith | ||
| Post# 723976 , Reply# 51 12/30/2013 at 21:09 (3,379 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Hey! | ||
| Post# 724105 , Reply# 52 12/31/2013 at 15:31 (3,379 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
i'm wondering too..... | ||
| Post# 724743 , Reply# 53 1/3/2014 at 13:29 (3,376 days old) by kelder () | ||
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Update on the A608 sorry for the delay in updating on progress. Had some delay do to work schedule and holiday activities. Replacing timer before its maiden voyage and should have it (timer) this weekend. | ||
| Post# 729519 , Reply# 55 1/22/2014 at 00:47 (3,357 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Hang in there Keith | ||
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Post# 729528 , Reply# 56 1/22/2014 at 01:59 (3,357 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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| Post# 729994 , Reply# 57 1/23/2014 at 22:11 (3,355 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA) | ||
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A608 wiring Perhaps someone can provide some photos of the wiring on a working A608 or similar model to ensure that your wiring is all connected properly. | ||
| Post# 733596 , Reply# 58 2/7/2014 at 20:49 (3,340 days old) by maytag712 (Caldwell Kansas) | ||
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| Post# 734038 , Reply# 59 2/9/2014 at 16:30 (3,338 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Me too! | ||
| Post# 734052 , Reply# 60 2/9/2014 at 17:15 (3,338 days old) by cornutt (Huntsville, AL USA) | ||
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Lid switch? Doesn't the lid switch totally kill the power to the machine on older Maytags? | ||
| Post# 736862 , Reply# 61 2/21/2014 at 19:44 (3,326 days old) by stan (Napa CA) | ||
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Think | ||
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Post# 739332 , Reply# 64 3/4/2014 at 21:04 (3,315 days old) by d-jones (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area)) |
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I remember that thread. It left me completely confused. Somehow, a Maytag DE806 that's making a screeching sound is repaired with new front glides, one new roller, and a belt. OK, I understand the belt replacement, but I'd love to know how the glides and roller were installed in a machine that doesn't use them.
Here's the thread CLICK HERE TO GO TO d-jones's LINK This post was last edited 03/05/2014 at 01:18 | ||
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