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Thread Number: 87823
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
A506 Maytag washer |
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Post# 1123929 , Reply# 1 7/23/2021 at 15:49 (1,006 days old) by RP2813  (Sannazay) |
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 Maybe it's an issue with a spring or other stabilizing component. Bearing replacement is a precise operation, so the leak may indicate there's an issue with how the replacement procedure was executed.
I'm pretty sure a Maytag with a model number ending in "06" would have been produced several years prior to 1987, but it would be mechanically the same as an '87 Maytag with a pre-orbital transmission. | ||
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Post# 1123932 , Reply# 2 7/23/2021 at 16:12 (1,006 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Ralph, here's a picture I found online from the archives courtesy of Bajaespuma in 2006.
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Post# 1123933 , Reply# 3 7/23/2021 at 16:31 (1,006 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 1123934 , Reply# 4 7/23/2021 at 16:37 (1,006 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1123959 , Reply# 6 7/23/2021 at 23:14 (1,006 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 1123961 , Reply# 7 7/23/2021 at 23:18 (1,006 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Ralph, let me throw a monkey wrench in it for you. This is the old resurrect4ed thread I found this in. Feast you eyes on the crazy numbers.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO appnut's LINK | ||
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Post# 1123969 , Reply# 8 7/24/2021 at 02:59 (1,005 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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| Post# 1123993 , Reply# 9 7/24/2021 at 11:48 (1,005 days old) by Petemo (Sheridan, Wyo) | ||
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Sannazay, would you elaborate, "Maybe it's an issue with a spring or other stabilizing component?" Thank you | ||
| Post# 1123996 , Reply# 10 7/24/2021 at 12:24 (1,005 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
Knocking noise could be from the tub bearing, one of the 3 tub to spring support bolts, or the pressure switch hose banging against the cabinet (make sure it's fitted inside the clip).
As for no spin, you probably installed the top cover all the way down against the inner tub. There must be proper and even spacing between those. You need to describe the location of the leak or take pictures and post them up. | ||
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Post# 1123997 , Reply# 11 7/24/2021 at 12:26 (1,005 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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Pete, my knowledge isn't hands-on, but rather from reading past posts here. All I've ever done is replace a pump and the belts on my '87 Maytag A712.
You described a knocking sound as opposed to a banging sound, so the original problem could have been something as simple as a worn belt, but I have a feeling you checked that. There was a recent thread that contained a video clip of a Maytag with the motor going spastic on its glides and making a loud ka-chunk noise that sped up as the RPM increased when the washer went into spin. The cause was just a chewed up belt.
The tub springs usually last the life of the machine, but you never know. There's no shortage of Maytag experts here who are far more qualified than I am and can do more than just speculate. Give this thread some time and one of them will likely contribute their knowledge. In the meantime, you can do a search here that could turn up a thread that speaks to your issue.
One thing is for sure. Your A506 has effectively disproved the final post in the thread that Bob linked to above.
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Post# 1124020 , Reply# 13 7/24/2021 at 20:26 (1,005 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 1124038 , Reply# 16 7/24/2021 at 23:33 (1,005 days old) by Petemo (Sheridan, Wyo) | ||
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Here is a clip of the noise. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Petemo's LINK | ||
| Post# 1124085 , Reply# 17 7/25/2021 at 13:59 (1,004 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey) | ||
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Here is a clip of the noise. Looks like you've got the tub centered pretty good already. The noise is more a metallic rattle rather than a knock. I'd try to isolate the noise with the front panel off to find the general area where its coming from. Others here could probably diagnose by the sound alone. | ||
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Post# 1124090 , Reply# 18 7/25/2021 at 14:34 (1,004 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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| Post# 1124118 , Reply# 20 7/25/2021 at 18:34 (1,004 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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That knocking noise is either the inner tub contacting the upper cover (needs to be spaced higher) or the inner tub is not properly centered between the outer tub.
Centering the inner tub is CRITICAL to proper operation. It's not just noise front contacting other components, it's minimizing vibration. A perfectly centered tub will VASTLY increase tub bearing life, decrease time required to empty a tub of water, and decrease the possibly of water logging due to the buildup of water between the inner and outer tub from gyration (commonly referred as "sucks locking" on this forum, which is incorrect. Yes, there is a difference between the two!). Every written piece of material and video I have ever come across never stresses the importance of center the inner tub, most of the time, not even mentioning it. Just drop the tub in and tighten the nut. They also fail to mention that tightening the nut has a tendency to throw the inner tub off center, so always re-check, then re-check again. Tape the lid down, remove the 2 bolts, and swing the top up. Remove the tub cover. Plug the machine in and select spin. WATCH the inner for a dead on smooth operation from ramp up to top speed. Loosen the lock nut and carefully shift the tub, tighten down he nut, and recheck until it spins butter smooth from dead stop to top speed. This can take many attempts and a lot of time, but worth every second. ALWAYS recheck after touching the nut. It's an easy process on machines from 1966-2006, a royal PITA on pre '66 machines since the top does not pivot. You still haven't mention where the water leak is coming from. Next question, did you preplace the stem/boot seal during the process? If not, go back in there and do it. A leaking stem/boot seal will quickly destroy a tub bearing from water contamination. | ||
| Post# 1124163 , Reply# 22 7/26/2021 at 12:24 (1,003 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey) | ||
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I wonder what caused the tub to go out of round I assume you mean the outer tub. It can get bent out of shape, the metal is not very thick. My A712 is like that. You might try very carefully pushing/sqeezing the tub by hand to reduce the high spot/s. | ||
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Post# 1124283 , Reply# 24 7/27/2021 at 19:44 (1,002 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Leaking Helical Drive MT | ||
| Post# 1124291 , Reply# 25 7/27/2021 at 20:34 (1,002 days old) by Petemo (Sheridan, Wyo) | ||
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Well, that is good to know, thanks combo52! I used the new and improved tub bearing.The picture is of the old tub bearing. So after I put washer back together with the spring and new style bearing it leaked. I noticed water on the floor of the washer. The spring was probably the culprit.
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| Post# 1124531 , Reply# 27 7/30/2021 at 22:53 (999 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey) | ||
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Huh? You're doing something wrong. Read though this thread: www.automaticwasher.org/c... | ||
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Post# 1125871 , Reply# 30 8/15/2021 at 17:37 (983 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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