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Thread Number: 83638
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Maytag Power-fin agitator lock screw doesn't work |
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| Post# 1079730 7/4/2020 at 01:39 (1,392 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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My 712 Power-fin lock screw doesn't work anymore. It does not tighten and lock the screw in place any longer. It slides up and down the shaft...doesn't come off ...but, because it's not in place it jerks as it agitates and is off-center. Do I need to replace it? | ||
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Post# 1079755 , Reply# 1 7/4/2020 at 08:37 (1,392 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Loose MT Power-Finn Agitator | ||
| Post# 1079771 , Reply# 2 7/4/2020 at 12:28 (1,392 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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Hi John L, as I tighten the screw, it just turns...in the rinse as the it fills, the agitator floats and I have to push it down | ||
| Post# 1079781 , Reply# 3 7/4/2020 at 13:41 (1,392 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
The screw was probably over tightened and stripped out the hole.
You can purchase and install a stop ring and it'll prevent the agitator from floating off of the upper trans shaft. You'll have to plug the screw hole off with a quality epoxy and check it on a regular basis to make sure it remains completely sealed. CLICK HERE TO GO TO qsd-dan's LINK on eBay | ||
| Post# 1079786 , Reply# 4 7/4/2020 at 14:20 (1,392 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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Aeyyy Dan, good idea...so I really don't have to buy another... | ||
| Post# 1079797 , Reply# 5 7/4/2020 at 15:12 (1,392 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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| Post# 1079804 , Reply# 6 7/4/2020 at 16:26 (1,392 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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Thanks guys | ||
| Post# 1080045 , Reply# 7 7/6/2020 at 12:52 (1,390 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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What's considered a quality epoxy qsd-dan? | ||
| Post# 1080047 , Reply# 8 7/6/2020 at 13:03 (1,390 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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| Post# 1080076 , Reply# 9 7/6/2020 at 17:06 (1,390 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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I was looking at that...thanks | ||
| Post# 1080078 , Reply# 10 7/6/2020 at 17:12 (1,390 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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DaveRepair suggests and advise people to lube the stop ring and agitator shaft preventing future agitator/shaft freezing...what do you think about it Dan and or guys? | ||
| Post# 1080091 , Reply# 11 7/6/2020 at 17:53 (1,390 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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| Post# 1080114 , Reply# 13 7/6/2020 at 20:32 (1,389 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Use a very thin layer of Vaseline/Petroleum Jelly and it won't transfer to the washtub.
It sounds like the inner tub got thrown off center. Although this is a rare occurrence, I just helped another member with this same issue about a month and a half ago. Remove the front panel and check all 3 suspension springs, hold down bolts and (underneath the base plate) nuts. Verify nothing is broken or excessively loose. If this checks out, you'll have to remove the top tub cover and confirm the inner tub is centered to the outer tub. Here's the thread: CLICK HERE TO GO TO qsd-dan's LINK | ||
| Post# 1080122 , Reply# 14 7/6/2020 at 22:49 (1,389 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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Okay so the washtub shifted off center because I did not tighten it enough...(just wanted to make sure I didn't over-do-it)...this is my issue!...thanks a million Dan...I'll keep you posted | ||
| Post# 1080476 , Reply# 15 7/10/2020 at 04:43 (1,386 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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Have the parts but the screw will not come out being that the hole is stripped out...any ideas how to remove it? | ||
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Post# 1080485 , Reply# 16 7/10/2020 at 08:27 (1,386 days old) by eronie (Flushing Michigan) |
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Easy Out.
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| Post# 1080515 , Reply# 17 7/10/2020 at 15:42 (1,386 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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I was able to loosen the screw | ||
| Post# 1080700 , Reply# 19 7/11/2020 at 23:04 (1,384 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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| Post# 1080710 , Reply# 20 7/12/2020 at 00:57 (1,384 days old) by scrubflex (bronx, new york) | ||
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Thanks again Dan and all | ||
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Post# 1080720 , Reply# 21 7/12/2020 at 05:39 (1,384 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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