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Thread Number: 90609
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Maytag 906 set |
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| Post# 1151268 , Reply# 1 6/15/2022 at 23:17 (680 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1151271 , Reply# 2 6/15/2022 at 23:37 (680 days old) by bradfordwhite  (central U.S.) |
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WOW ! | ||
| Post# 1151274 , Reply# 3 6/16/2022 at 00:16 (680 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
Congrats! Currently in the process of putting together a customized Maytag HOH dryer that I’ll pair up with a Maytag A806 washer (maybe sometime in the future?) since 806’s are still out there but finding a 806 dryer will be kind of tricky so I am putting together a customized Maytag dryer to go with one. When I’ll find an A806 I don’t know but I am sure one will turn up locally one day.
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Post# 1151280 , Reply# 4 6/16/2022 at 00:44 (680 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 1151281 , Reply# 5 6/16/2022 at 00:50 (680 days old) by Ralph611 (Berwyn, Il) | ||
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I’m glad you got those Jason. And your favorite color too! | ||
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Post# 1151294 , Reply# 6 6/16/2022 at 03:56 (680 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 1151296 , Reply# 7 6/16/2022 at 04:31 (680 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 1151311 , Reply# 8 6/16/2022 at 08:16 (679 days old) by Frigidaireguy (Wiston-Salem, NC) |
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Jason: These are truly a great find. There is nothing like finally getting your "Dream Machines". Enjoy these beauties. Bob | ||
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Post# 1151313 , Reply# 10 6/16/2022 at 08:49 (679 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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| Post# 1151337 , Reply# 11 6/16/2022 at 12:53 (679 days old) by Hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
WOWZERS... | ||
| Post# 1151339 , Reply# 12 6/16/2022 at 13:51 (679 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
Nice set, throw us some serial numbers so we can decipher if the washer uses the older Mallory timer used on the 160/900/902 washers or the newer "simplified" Kingston timer. Same goes for the dryer if it uses the older 302472 electronic control module with wirewound baffles or the newer 303049 module with striped baffles.
I would strongly warn against using the washer as daily driver. The timers for the washer are near impossible to find and the water levels pressure switches ARE impossible to locate. The dryer will at minimum require a full tear down and lube of the drum bearings, blower bearings, and reduction pulley bearing if you want the machine to last any length of time. It will most likely need a new front seal that you'll probably have to fab up yourself. I would grab at least 2 new 302472/303049 electronic control units to have on hand and least one new 300843 blower wheel the needs to be lubricated every 3 years or so. | ||
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Post# 1151364 , Reply# 14 6/16/2022 at 16:21 (679 days old) by Jasonlittle (Southern iowa) |
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Model and serial numbers. Here are the model and serial numbers. | ||
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Post# 1151365 , Reply# 15 6/16/2022 at 16:22 (679 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1151368 , Reply# 16 6/16/2022 at 16:31 (679 days old) by electronicontrl (Grand Rapids, MI) |
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Beautiful ! | ||
| Post# 1151375 , Reply# 17 6/16/2022 at 17:15 (679 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA) | ||
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Suffix KW = 1970 October Beautiful set. Looks like they were made in: K = 1970 W = October Best of luck with them. Andrew S. CLICK HERE TO GO TO dnastrau's LINK | ||
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Post# 1151376 , Reply# 18 6/16/2022 at 17:19 (679 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 1151380 , Reply# 19 6/16/2022 at 17:44 (679 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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The 906 machines are fun but would be nervous using a machine that has a timer that’s rarer than gold. I think the reason why Maytag didn’t sell many 906 sets is they simply didn’t have the flexibility or options as the 806’s did since you could independently select the wash and spin speeds along with the temperatures you wanted.
I’d go through the dryer like qsd-dan said and try to find a new felt seal so you won’t have to worry about items falling on the heating element and shorting it out. Be sure to use a heavier weight oil such as motor oil for the drum bearing and use lighter oil for oiling the fan bearing, be sure to use grease to lubricate the reduction pulley shaft since oil will run off or will dry up fairly quickly on the reduction pulley shaft. Grease the slider so it’ll keep proper belt tension. Make sure the tension spring is installed properly. If the tension is too loose it won’t tumble properly and will cause longer dry times. If the tension is is too tight, it will cause the oil to dry up quickly and will cause the blower bearing to start grumbling loudly and if you were to keep using it like that then it eventually cause the blower bearing to seize which is bad news. When the spring is installed the correct way, there won’t be any issues with tumbling or putting excessive stress on the blower/fan bearing. | ||
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Post# 1151383 , Reply# 20 6/16/2022 at 18:38 (679 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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Post# 1151384 , Reply# 21 6/16/2022 at 19:04 (679 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 1151389 , Reply# 22 6/16/2022 at 20:07 (679 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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"I got to testing it this afternoon and on full color load or partial colored load and the machine will agitate for about 36 seconds then shut off and sit for a little while then come back on and run for another 30 seconds or so. I believe it does this two or three times before it moves on to spin. Is this normal?"
Not normal. Full color load should fill with warm water, agitate full speed for 10 minutes non stop, spin at full speed, spray rinse with cold water, deep rinse with cold water at full speed agitation, and final spin at full speed. You mention there's an issue with the spin cycle being weak. This is either motor carriage issues or the motor itself. Wouldn't hurt to take a look at the belts, check their condition, and confirm they're genuine Maytag and not aftermarket. While the belts are off, check the condition of the pump bearings by turning the pump pulley by hand. It should turn easy and smooth. | ||
| Post# 1151399 , Reply# 23 6/16/2022 at 21:39 (679 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey) | ||
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They seem to be in fairly decent shape. "Fairly decent shape"!? Thats an understatement.. | ||
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Post# 1151402 , Reply# 24 6/16/2022 at 22:51 (679 days old) by Jasonlittle (Southern iowa) |
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Timer issues. So I am guessing that something is wrong with the timer. When it is just sitting I can still hear the timer clicking as it is advancing. But I thought that was really short agitation time. But it runs through the rinse and Final spin like normal. Here’s a couple more pictures of them. | ||
| Post# 1151403 , Reply# 25 6/16/2022 at 23:11 (679 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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| Post# 1151406 , Reply# 26 6/17/2022 at 00:04 (679 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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"Be sure to use a heavier weight oil such as motor oil"
Only non paraffin and non detergent oil should be used on sintered bearings. Motor oil contains both paraffin and detergents. One can use 20 weight blue can 3 in 1 oil for the drum bearings (be sure to give sufficient time for the wicking to soak it up and continue adding until the oil begins to pool) but it's too thick for the blower bearings, which require a lighter weight oil such as Zoomspout. | ||
| Post# 1151407 , Reply# 27 6/17/2022 at 01:31 (679 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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Reply #26
I’ve used motor oil to oil the bearings on my HOH dryers, never had any issues with anything. I’ve also used 3 in 1 oil to oil the blower/fan bearings and never had issues with that either. Those may not be the correct oils but those are the oils I’ve used and never had issues with bearings squeaking or locking up.
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Post# 1151420 , Reply# 28 6/17/2022 at 07:48 (678 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Jason, again I'm blown away by this set and I'm so glad you got them. They look great in your laundry room!
The pump looks as though it was replaced and the bleach hoses aren't looped correctly. Is it possible the shop you bought the set from tinkered with the washer even more? I'd start tracing all the leads from the push button assembly to the timer. It sure sounds as though it was engaging with a portion of the Wool cycle when you had pushed for Full Colors. If it is rapid advancing AND advancing through a selected cycle, then my hunch is the timer is fine. Ben | ||
| Post# 1151471 , Reply# 29 6/17/2022 at 14:19 (678 days old) by Thatwasherguy (Kentucky) | ||
Congratulations!!!!
That is a beautiful set you have there! They look like they’re in great shape too. I can relate to the feeling of joy and satisfaction when one gets a dream machine. When I got mine, I thought I was dreaming for about a week. With proper care, you’ll be enjoying these for years to come.
Thatwasherguy. | ||
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Post# 1151477 , Reply# 30 6/17/2022 at 17:34 (678 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Aferim! There are nothing like the Pushbutton 'Tags. If these aren't in a National Museum like the Smithsonian or MOMA, they should be.
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Post# 1151613 , Reply# 31 6/18/2022 at 20:46 (677 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Wow! That's quite a find! I am optimistic for you. Get whatever parts you can and enjoy using them! What good is just looking at them and dreaming?! | ||
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Post# 1151632 , Reply# 32 6/19/2022 at 00:24 (677 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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The dream is perfect. Effortless. Doesn't require spending any money. Doesn't require getting your hands dirty. There's not disappointment. There's no appliance break down.
Put these on display. The best possible display for you. And be done with it. Accept them as displays. I'd even wire the lights with a timer or something to make them appear active. I can promise you, it's only going to get difficult after you start tearing into these. Regret and disappointment awaits. Stick with the dream on something like this. | ||
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Post# 1151633 , Reply# 33 6/19/2022 at 00:26 (677 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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Post# 1151820 , Reply# 37 6/20/2022 at 14:58 (675 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn) |
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Check each push on connector on the timer and make sure its a clean snug fit. If all the connectors are clean and tight I think it may have a burnt set of contacts inside. My A407 did that same thing, 20 seconds after starting its rinse spin the motor would shut off but the pilot light was still on and the timer still running. I would tap the knob lightly and it would start back up and run fine through the rest of the wash. Turned out to be a burned set of contacts. I replaced the timer but in your case if all the connections are tight I would send that timer out and have it professionally rebuilt while there people still doing these relics. To be doubly sure check every connection in the machine to make sure its not loose or corroded.
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| Post# 1151856 , Reply# 39 6/20/2022 at 22:20 (675 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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It's probably the timer motor going haywire from the plastic gears breaking down inside which these Model 60's were known for. There's 3 new 204663 timers on Ebay at the moment. You can remove the timer motor from the timer and bench test. Dave from davesrepair.com has all of the internal gearing for these so contact him if you want to fix this yourself, which I highly recommend since the 204663 timer motor has been discontinued. Just an FYI, I have had these timer motors brand new in the bag fail right after installation, so beware of that. Old NOS timer motors with weak plastic gearing can fail immediately.
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Post# 1152002 , Reply# 41 6/22/2022 at 08:57 (673 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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 I'm late to the party here, but wowweee! Congratulations on finding such an amazing 906 set! I hope you can get the timer issues resolved quickly! I've heard information to the contrary, but there was a company here in Canada, Turners Timer Repair, who were still willing and able to repair vintage washer timers. Last one I sent in was about 2 years ago for a tune-up on my 55 Pulsamatic timer. | ||
| Post# 1152022 , Reply# 42 6/22/2022 at 13:02 (673 days old) by washgirl (phoenix) | ||
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nice set nice set upload a video to youtube sometime | ||
| Post# 1152173 , Reply# 43 6/23/2022 at 14:15 (672 days old) by newvista58 (Northern NJ) | ||
MOST EXCELLENT.... | ||
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