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Thread Number: 82646
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Post# 1067573 4/16/2020 at 07:29 (1,470 days old) by Lorainfurniture  (Cleveland ) |
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Probably one of my most thorough rebuilds yet. Hope you all enjoy! CLICK HERE TO GO TO Lorainfurniture's LINK | ||
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Post# 1067591 , Reply# 1 4/16/2020 at 10:08 (1,470 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Eugene,
That...was...awesome!!!
As someone with zero mechanical ability, that was beyond amazing. I loved the addition of the musical score. The tear-down almost sounded sad. Like the machine may have thought it was the end of the road. Then, the meticulous labor of love on every nut and bolt. Finally, the glorious and triumphant return to life! I think I may have teared up just a little. Man...I wish there weren't so many miles between us. As the kids say, I'd be all; "Shut up and take my money!" Not to mention, the fact that you could do it all in less than twenty minutes! 😉 Beautiful work! Barry This post was last edited 04/16/2020 at 10:35 | ||
| Post# 1067593 , Reply# 2 4/16/2020 at 10:17 (1,470 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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LOVE IT!!! What did you use to clean up and off the transmission shaft? And, what is the name of the sound quieter you used? | ||
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Post# 1067604 , Reply# 4 4/16/2020 at 11:20 (1,470 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn) |
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| Post# 1067644 , Reply# 6 4/16/2020 at 15:28 (1,470 days old) by christfr (st louis mo) | ||
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Post# 1067657 , Reply# 7 4/16/2020 at 16:55 (1,470 days old) by hobbyapocalypse (Northeast Pennsylvania) |
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Tchaikovsky's Maytag Symphony in AW major
A first class classical rebuild!
Was wondering if you ever replaced the brake gasket that ripped apart on disassembly. That happened to me and I cut a replacement out of a piece of heavy paper about the same thickness, but haven't put it back together yet. Looked like you had some trouble getting the tub cover back on. That's why I'm afraid to take mine off to do a thorough rebuild as you did. That video is really really AWesome, man. Thanks for letting us look over the shoulder of a master at work!! | ||
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Post# 1067666 , Reply# 8 4/16/2020 at 18:33 (1,470 days old) by kenwashesmonday (Carlstadt, NJ) |
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Wonderful job! That machine is ready for another 42 years. | ||
| Post# 1067675 , Reply# 11 4/16/2020 at 19:46 (1,470 days old) by sprog (Boston) | ||
Nicely Done! | ||
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Post# 1067678 , Reply# 12 4/16/2020 at 20:14 (1,470 days old) by Jasonlittle (Southern iowa) |
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I’m having the same issue. The link takes me to the eBay homepage but that’s it. | ||
| Post# 1067684 , Reply# 13 4/16/2020 at 20:51 (1,470 days old) by Blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts) | ||
The Wrench!
In case you missed it, the highlight of the video was the wrench (with my name on it).
Kidding aside, this is the best video that I have seen in a long time. Great work! It sure is easier to put in the washers on the outside of the tub when the cabinet it removed. Even when using rubber cement to hold them in place, it was always a pain to get those bolts to go through the washers and brackets. I'm referring to Blackstones, of course. I must share this video, to friends who are not members of this club. | ||
| Post# 1067685 , Reply# 14 4/16/2020 at 21:12 (1,470 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1067689 , Reply# 15 4/16/2020 at 21:58 (1,470 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland ) |
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http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-... | ||
| Post# 1067690 , Reply# 16 4/16/2020 at 22:00 (1,470 days old) by Mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
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Post# 1067693 , Reply# 17 4/16/2020 at 22:24 (1,470 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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Speechless! | ||
| Post# 1067694 , Reply# 18 4/16/2020 at 22:44 (1,470 days old) by vacman1961 (North Babylon, New York) | ||
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Beautiful rebuild job, what do you sell a machine like that for in your store? | ||
| Post# 1067695 , Reply# 19 4/16/2020 at 23:26 (1,470 days old) by felix (São Paulo - Brazil) | ||
amazing  | ||
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Post# 1067704 , Reply# 20 4/17/2020 at 02:33 (1,469 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Maytag Restoration | ||
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Post# 1067725 , Reply# 21 4/17/2020 at 05:36 (1,469 days old) by Ricky5050 (Durham Britain) |
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Wow !
That looks amazing !!
Do you fancy a holiday in the UK ? I’ve got a UK Hotpoint that could do with some tlc? Bring your tools!! Richard
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Post# 1067727 , Reply# 22 4/17/2020 at 06:07 (1,469 days old) by Easyspindry (Winston-Salem, NC) |
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STUPENDOUS!!!!! BRAVO!!!! I feel like I've been to the symphony!!! They are GREAT machines and your work was unbelievable.
Thank you for sharing that experience.
Jerry Gay | ||
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Post# 1067729 , Reply# 23 4/17/2020 at 06:29 (1,469 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Best Rebuild Video Yet This is a must see video for anyone thinking about rebuilding a MT DC Washer, and the best thing is you did it in just over 15 minutes with only one clothing change.
Do you have a good estimate how long it actually took ?
It would also be interesting to see a list of parts used and cost so others would have a better idea of how much of an investment of time and money this really takes.
When we get inspired and motivated to completely rebuild a WP BD washer as we have done a few times in the last year people complain and look at me like I am crazy if we ask even $500 for it, I have ended up just selling them to our regular customers who appreciate the quality of our work.
Hopefully this MT will find a home where it is appreciated and will not be pitched the first time it needs a repair in the next year or so.
Keep the cool videos coming, Eugene, thanks
John L. | ||
| Post# 1067730 , Reply# 24 4/17/2020 at 06:32 (1,469 days old) by keymatic (London / UK) | ||
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| Post# 1067746 , Reply# 25 4/17/2020 at 08:31 (1,469 days old) by sfh074 ( ) | ||
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Wow ..... where did you find this near mint MT washer? Looked like it only had 50 miles on it before you started! Great job and nice video ... | ||
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Post# 1067760 , Reply# 26 4/17/2020 at 09:16 (1,469 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1067766 , Reply# 27 4/17/2020 at 09:59 (1,469 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland ) |
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/12x-Car-Floor-D... | ||
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Post# 1067773 , Reply# 29 4/17/2020 at 11:31 (1,469 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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| Post# 1067852 , Reply# 30 4/17/2020 at 20:07 (1,469 days old) by nilfiskGA70 (Limerick, Ireland) | ||
Watched that video from start to finish, great job! The inflatable cuffs used to prise off the agitator look very like the blood pressure kit my doc uses! As regards sound deadening, I converted a van to a camper a few years ago and used something similar called Dynamat, expensive but good at taming the racket off a 2.5 litre diesel engine. That gearbox oil looked pretty rank - so much for 'lubed for life' - also liked the way it was signed off with pride, just like the Aston Martin's engine-builder.
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Post# 1067867 , Reply# 31 4/17/2020 at 22:52 (1,469 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Maytag transmission oil back in the day | ||
| Post# 1067927 , Reply# 32 4/18/2020 at 07:51 (1,468 days old) by dishmobile (Nashville, TN) | ||
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Brilliant! Well done! My father sold Maytags, just like this one, when I was a kid and I helped deliver/install many. Recently, I replaced the bearings in my Neptune, and so I really, really appreciate your attention to detail/work on this machine. Love dem center-dial 'TAGS! Again...well done! | ||
| Post# 1067972 , Reply# 33 4/18/2020 at 16:40 (1,468 days old) by optima (Cumbria England) | ||
MAYTAG | ||
| Post# 1068003 , Reply# 34 4/18/2020 at 18:50 (1,468 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
I see damage to the upper shaft of the transmission housing where it rides on the upper bearing. Keep in mind that those sleeve bearings will be damaged long before the shaft is and they don't heal themselves.
I always replace those sleeve bearings during a rebuild even if the shaft appears fine. Maytag never made those available so you're on your own there. Also, pressing the pin in and out of the pinion gear greatly reduces the chances of damaging those sleeve bearings during both removal and installation (especially when using new sleeve bearings). It also prevents from damaging the shaft, which can crack under stress (usually cracks at the collar). Ignore the Maytag manual when it recommends pounding the pin out of the gear. | ||
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Post# 1068258 , Reply# 35 4/20/2020 at 04:05 (1,466 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN) |
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Post# 1068284 , Reply# 36 4/20/2020 at 09:53 (1,466 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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Oh My! | ||
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Post# 1068791 , Reply# 37 4/23/2020 at 09:10 (1,463 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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OMG Eugene I was riveted! Its so fun to tear a machine completely down and build it back up again new! Very satisfying when you pull the covers up at night ! Nice polish job on that agitate shaft, you polished the protective paint right back onto it LOL !
But what was that black hose you installed above the motor up to the tub??? Suds overload dump??
And what is your secret on polishing that chrome, perhaps we have a mounted buffing motor someplace with jewelers rouge ????
Sound deadening on a MAYTAG?? Really?? I guess John and our contest ( which I won BTW) sparked a new trend! Gansky is installing it on the Combo right now!1
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Post# 1068827 , Reply# 38 4/23/2020 at 10:56 (1,463 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Black On The MT A806 | ||
| Post# 1069105 , Reply# 40 4/24/2020 at 20:04 (1,462 days old) by mjg0619 (Scranton, Pennsylvania) | ||
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Eugene!  | ||
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Post# 1069145 , Reply# 41 4/25/2020 at 07:15 (1,461 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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JOHN L!! | ||
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Post# 1070537 , Reply# 43 5/2/2020 at 21:21 (1,454 days old) by sambootoo (Moody, AL) |
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Beautiful Maytag and beautiful resto. Thanks for your work and for sharing with the rest of us! | ||
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