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Thread Number: 84770
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Will this make a great donor for an A407? |
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Post# 1092289 10/7/2020 at 12:17 (1,286 days old) by robbinsandmyers  (Conn) |
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Saw this on marketplace and wondered if the spin basket was the same and if it has the pitman style trans? Would be a great donor to get my 1974 in shape.
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| Post# 1092294 , Reply# 1 10/7/2020 at 13:09 (1,286 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Post# 1092360 , Reply# 2 10/8/2020 at 00:37 (1,286 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn) |
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I figured on emailing the seller for his best price. My tub is getting a few rust spots at the drain holes plus the machine has lots of use on it so I figured to use this trans after a cleaning and oil change and nylon gear replacement. Then maybe sell the timer and misc parts to recoup some of my money
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Post# 1092584 , Reply# 4 10/9/2020 at 13:16 (1,284 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn) |
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Post# 1092586 , Reply# 5 10/9/2020 at 13:53 (1,284 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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 I don't know if the machine is still connected as it appears to be in the pictures, but I agree that it's best to check it out in person to see how it behaves, then make your offer. I got my '87 A712 (old style transmission) this way a few years ago for $75. Dan makes a good point about how much you'd be paying at full asking price for a bunch of used parts.
Dan, what problems do you see with the inner tub? It looks gray rather than white to me, but other than that I don't see any signs of deterioration. I respect your good eye when it comes to all things Maytag, so am curious to find out what you've noticed that I haven't. | ||
| Post# 1092594 , Reply# 6 10/9/2020 at 14:29 (1,284 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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The tub itself looks ok but the shiny glaze has worn off. It has average wear for its age but $125 is steep unless it was driven to church on Sundays by an old single lady. Also remember that the top half transmission of 12 series washers are only compatible within the series. Older pre 12 series transmission tops will not swap over if there are bearing/shaft issues.
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Post# 1092647 , Reply# 8 10/10/2020 at 00:33 (1,284 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn) |
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