Thread Number: 79213
/ Tag: Wringer Washers
Maytag N2LP ringer washer troubles |
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Post# 1031409 , Reply# 1   4/30/2019 at 20:23 (1,794 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Splines on Maytag agitators. That and or you can try various other means but unless done with care you may cause damage.
Search archives of group using keyword "spline" for further information. There are one or two sources for new splines and or complete agitators. Without proper equipment for removing and reinserting spline, I'd just go with buying new. But that is just me... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Maytag-Wringer-... Only other cause of agitator floating up would be a worn/damaged stop ring. This is a some what easier issue to deal with as one just needs to replace that part. Again search of archives will give information. |
Post# 1031414 , Reply# 2   4/30/2019 at 20:47 (1,794 days old) by Mikemaker (California)   |   | |
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Post# 1031423 , Reply# 3   4/30/2019 at 21:40 (1,794 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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When penetrating oil and gear pullers fail to work it's time to get out the Dremel and *carefully* split the drive block from the agitator shaft.
Been there done that a few times with the earlier automatics (same drive block as E J N wringers) You could go through the hassle of sending the agitator to a couple of Amish places that still service these machines but once you factor in shipping costs both ways, the drive block, and labor for replacement, you're ahead of the game just replacing the agitator with a newer turquoise poly one available on Ebay. |
Post# 1031424 , Reply# 4   4/30/2019 at 21:55 (1,794 days old) by Mikemaker (California)   |   | |
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Thanks, that pretty much what I was thinking as well. I appreciate the advicee |
Post# 1031428 , Reply# 5   4/30/2019 at 22:27 (1,794 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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You are actually better off with a new turquoise agitator for your Maytag wringer.
Maytag changed agitator design by a adding a "cup" that helps keep water from getting down into the seals. Look at the agitator in link to eBay auction above and compare to yours, you'll see the difference. My washer came with same black agitator as yours, but also bought the newer turquoise that is used as "daily driver". Better to use all means possible in keeping water from seeping down into transmission. This prolongs the dreaded day when the thing will have to be stripped down for a cleaning out and grease change. |