Thread Number: 82723
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Maytag washers |
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Post# 1068718 , Reply# 1   4/22/2020 at 21:54 (1,065 days old) by LowEfficiency ![]() |
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Post# 1068900 , Reply# 2   4/23/2020 at 20:04 (1,064 days old) by Janes (Rochester)   |   | |
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It’s leaking at the tub where the clamp holds the two pieces together. I took the clamp off cleaned up the rust on the tub and the seal but it still leaks. |
Post# 1068968 , Reply# 3   4/24/2020 at 03:02 (1,064 days old) by hoover28 ![]() |
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if so I may have interest in getting them. I am about 2 hours from there. Chris 315-264-8382 |
Post# 1068990 , Reply# 4   4/24/2020 at 06:19 (1,064 days old) by Janes (Rochester)   |   | |
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No sorry Rochester,MN |
Post# 1069130 , Reply# 5   4/25/2020 at 01:27 (1,063 days old) by hoover28 ![]() |
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ok thanks anyway |
Post# 1069457 , Reply# 6   4/26/2020 at 20:47 (1,061 days old) by MaytagBeliever (Raleigh, NC)   |   | |
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What kind of transmission is on the almond A312 washer and is it original? |
Post# 1069478 , Reply# 7   4/26/2020 at 23:29 (1,061 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 1069483 , Reply# 8   4/26/2020 at 23:52 (1,061 days old) by MaytagBeliever (Raleigh, NC)   |   | |
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Oh I was looking for parts from a helical transmission. My washer is a 1985 LA512. Apparently the next year they changed to orbital transmission. |
Post# 1069489 , Reply# 9   4/27/2020 at 01:22 (1,061 days old) by DADoES ![]() |
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![]() Pitman is helical drive. Orbital is helical drive. Pitman and orbital refer to the gearing *inside* the transmissions ... not the method of driving them. Helical refers to the spiral groove cut into the drive shaft that extends down under the base, onto which the belt-driven pulley is mounted and climbs up and down via the spiral to release the brake and rotate the entire assembly for spin, or engage the brake and drive only the transmission input shaft for agitation. |
Post# 1069594 , Reply# 10   4/27/2020 at 19:24 (1,060 days old) by Janes (Rochester)   |   | |
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Here’s a picture of the transmission |
Post# 1069618 , Reply# 11   4/27/2020 at 21:29 (1,060 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 1069707 , Reply# 12   4/28/2020 at 12:53 (1,060 days old) by Janes (Rochester)   |   | |
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It is, that’s why I’d hate to throw it away. |
Post# 1069731 , Reply# 14   4/28/2020 at 15:37 (1,059 days old) by hobbyapocalypse ![]() |
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Mine came off with no trouble using a board for leverage, and 2 clamps as in the pictures.
Notice the solid jaws of the clamps are against the ribs on the brake unit so when you push on the clamps you're pushing against the ribs. Also notice the little shim under each solid jaw to allow it to clamp against the solid part of the brake. This post was last edited 04/28/2020 at 16:12 |
Post# 1069739 , Reply# 15   4/28/2020 at 17:04 (1,059 days old) by Janes (Rochester)   |   | |
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Yes it works good, the only problem with that washer was the tub leak. If you want it please let me know I’m getting rid of it tomorrow. |
Post# 1069805 , Reply# 17   4/28/2020 at 23:04 (1,059 days old) by hobbyapocalypse ![]() |
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about using a board with a clearance hole for the shaft. I do have boards with holes in them around here. Too bad I didn't think of taking a picture at the time.
Sounds like you got the brake off okay. I'd like to see how you do with repairing that rusty area. And I hope somebody can take those machines before they get thrown away. |
Post# 1069867 , Reply# 18   4/29/2020 at 11:32 (1,059 days old) by bradfordwhite ![]() |
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