Thread Number: 61294
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Maytag A606 sometimes doesn't spin without help |
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Post# 839506 , Reply# 1   9/4/2015 at 06:29 (3,155 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))   |   | |
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Post# 839510 , Reply# 2   9/4/2015 at 07:15 (3,155 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 839583 , Reply# 4   9/4/2015 at 17:32 (3,154 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)   |   | |
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Maytag washers do not have a spin clutch, per se. They have a special drive belt that is designed to slip during the spin cycle and this provides the necessary clutch action.
One thing not mentioned above that can also be an issue is motor carriage springs that, over the years, have given up some of their tension. This will affect how well the machine spins. The replacement of these springs along with new motor carriages glides and proper lubrication fix many a Maytag spin issue. John's (combo52) comments are also possible, but I would check the motor carriage springs and glides first. |
Post# 839651 , Reply# 5   9/5/2015 at 06:06 (3,154 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))   |   | |
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The one-way clutch is only a 'clutch' in the sense it engages 100% in one direction and disengages ~100% in the other. Maytag belt and sliding motor provide the 'slip' as the tub comes up to speed. Cleaning the slider trolley/replacing the springs often restores sluggish spin but in those cases the large pulley would be spinning at the same (sluggish) speed as the basket. Yours spins but doesn't drive anything until you jigger it.
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Post# 839818 , Reply# 7   9/6/2015 at 08:21 (3,153 days old) by Combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 839901 , Reply# 9   9/6/2015 at 23:46 (3,152 days old) by Realvanman (Southern California)   |   | |
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Even though the drum is not. Wouldn't that mean that something is wrong between the large pulley and the drum? Like a failed overrunning clutch? Keith |
Post# 839941 , Reply# 10   9/7/2015 at 05:16 (3,152 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))   |   | |
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Yes a one-way/overrun clutch is like a ratchet in function. But imagine a ratchet spinning around 600RPM. Too noisy, too much wear. There are a couple other ways to do that. One is wrapping a spring around a shaft with one end connected to the pulley. When turned in the direction that tightens the coil, engages the shaft. Direction that loosens the coil disengages.
Yes they are subject to wear and eventual failure. Best I can tell they're almost never the first thing to quit in a legacy Maytag. I ran one until the motor quit but besides belts nothing else. Never having to service one, don't know the exact topology. |
Post# 839952 , Reply# 11   9/7/2015 at 06:44 (3,152 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 839954 , Reply# 12   9/7/2015 at 06:50 (3,152 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 840283 , Reply# 15   9/8/2015 at 17:58 (3,150 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 840530 , Reply# 18   9/10/2015 at 06:01 (3,149 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))   |   | |
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I tried to post Dave's conclusion yesterday when the site bombed around 6am.
SOMEthing, whatever it's called and whereever it's located, used to couple the pulley to the tub in the spin direction. That something has reached its end of useful life. All we're missing now is what/where that something is and what's involved renewing it. SOMEbody here definitely knows. It may not have come to their attention yet. |
Post# 840758 , Reply# 20   9/11/2015 at 15:23 (3,147 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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our friend Brian gave us a great insight into rebuilding a transmission, this may help you in determining inside as to what may not be functioning....
CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK |
Post# 841169 , Reply# 21   9/14/2015 at 11:53 (3,145 days old) by oldwidget (Connecticut)   |   | |
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Wow, that's an amazing job Brian has done! However, for some reason, I'm not seeing his photos. I just see the pic of the matching washer and dryer on each post. Is there a link or such that I'm not seeing? |