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Post# 1009332   10/2/2018 at 01:39 (2,004 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn)        

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Are Maycor parts OEM or aftermarket? Thinking of a tub seal kit for my A407. Thanks.




Post# 1009342 , Reply# 1   10/2/2018 at 06:28 (2,004 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Maycor Parts are the real thing

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Maytag came up with the Maycor name for their parts as they bought all the junk brands that put them out of business.

 

John L.


Post# 1009440 , Reply# 2   10/3/2018 at 00:04 (2,003 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn)        

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Awesome thanks. Im going to start gathering parts up before the cold weather to replace the tub bearing and seal on my A407. Someone advised synthetic oil for the trans. Can I just remove the top cover on the trans when the tub is out and muck the slop out and add the new oil?

Post# 1009458 , Reply# 3   10/3/2018 at 08:59 (2,003 days old) by good-shepherd (New Jersey)        
muck the slop out and add the new oil?

Sheese,, no offense but I can't understand why people keep asking about such a sloppy, half-assed way to service a helical Maytag trans.

As mentioned before and clearly shown in service manuals after the outer tub is off the whole trans is easily removed after taking out the stop lug screw and main drive pulley, then one can place it on a work bench, or whatever, and have at it.


Post# 1009484 , Reply# 4   10/3/2018 at 12:19 (2,003 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        

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An A407 MT Washer does not have the easy to service orbital transmission.


Post# 1009560 , Reply# 5   10/4/2018 at 01:04 (2,002 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn)        

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good-sheperd thanks I didnt know that. That sounds like the game plan then. I'll actually try to wash it out with kero or something to get that nasty old stuff out. I was gonna service the trans out of a 500A I parted out but I was told its different so I may just Ebay that one because its a good one.

combo52 isnt it a matter of just removing the top cover and sliding it off the shaft to clean it out and change the oil? I dont have a manual so will be winging it.

Thanks again guys.


Post# 1009571 , Reply# 6   10/4/2018 at 08:50 (2,002 days old) by good-shepherd (New Jersey)        
I dont have a manual

Here is a post with service manual pages.

www.automaticwasher.org/c...

No need for synthetic oil. I would just stay with Maytag trans lube, since GL-4 gear lube has become so expansive.

www.appliancepartspros.co...





Post# 1009678 , Reply# 7   10/4/2018 at 22:55 (2,001 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn)        
Maytag gear lube

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I've heard the synthetic isnt affected by cold though? My basement gets pretty cold in winter which slows the trans up until it gets warm. Thanks for all the help so far.

Post# 1009950 , Reply# 8   10/6/2018 at 21:20 (1,999 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Yes, if you're going to the trouble of replacing the trans oil, then by all means use Redline brand MT-90. You'll experience a night and day difference compared to the std oil, especially in a chilly basement. You also don't need to pull the trans, just the top half while the tub assembly is out. The old oil can be readily 'scooped out' and the new oil added before reassembly.

Post# 1010016 , Reply# 9   10/7/2018 at 13:05 (1,998 days old) by good-shepherd (New Jersey)        
old oil can be readily 'scooped out'

The old trans oil will be the consistency of molasses and very tacky, it's not like changing motor oil.

Even disassembled and with solvent some work is needed to clean the case and gears. There is nothing to be gained by leaving the trans in place for that kind of job.
Also, the lower oil seal should be replaced, if not leaking already it will eventually.

MT-90 is a good suggestion however, it is GL-4 rated and safe on brass parts.



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