Thread Number: 91143
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Maytag wringer gulmite tool |
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Post# 1156482   8/10/2022 at 01:29 (596 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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Does anyone know where I can find the gulmite wrench for the tub bolts? Preferably without having to pay 50 or 60 bucks for it. 1946 E2L
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Post# 1156486 , Reply# 1   8/10/2022 at 02:34 (596 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Use channel locks to remove them and replace with standard bolts.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313222956450QUE... |
Post# 1156537 , Reply# 2   8/10/2022 at 17:03 (595 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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Yeah, I've seen those. I just want to *try* to salvage the originals.. if I could find/buy/borrow/rent the tool 😂 |
Post# 1156570 , Reply# 3   8/11/2022 at 00:01 (595 days old) by hobbyapocalypse (Northeast Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Someone might yet show up here with the proper tool to loan you. I seem to remember a gulmite wrench being passed around from one to another on this forum.
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Post# 1156575 , Reply# 4   8/11/2022 at 00:18 (595 days old) by hobbyapocalypse (Northeast Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Are they exactly like the ones Maytag used in later model wringer washers?
It looks like each washer has some sort of rubber pad to go against the tub, but is any water seal needed between the bolt heads and washers? Or are the pads there mainly to prevent a corrosive reaction between the steel and aluminum? |
Post# 1156611 , Reply# 5   8/11/2022 at 11:47 (595 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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That would be awesome. I'll be patient, I'd really like to save them. This whole machine looks to be original. As far I can tell, it's just a rubber like washer under each one. |
Post# 1156687 , Reply# 6   8/12/2022 at 00:02 (594 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 1156708 , Reply# 7   8/12/2022 at 06:58 (594 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Post# 1156716 , Reply# 8   8/12/2022 at 09:55 (594 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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Emailed you, Scoots. Thanks. |
Post# 1156978 , Reply# 9   8/15/2022 at 00:26 (591 days old) by Stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 1156984 , Reply# 10   8/15/2022 at 01:11 (591 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 1157033 , Reply# 11   8/15/2022 at 16:56 (590 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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So, the tub is leaking. Seal and bolts. I'm glad yall are interested.. I may need advice 😂 as soon as I get the tool I'll start documenting! Also, more info on this external oil port you speak of? |
Post# 1157040 , Reply# 12   8/15/2022 at 18:27 (590 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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You'll want to study this rebuild thread when you have a spare hour or two. Loads of great information!
www.automaticwasher.org/c... |
Post# 1157055 , Reply# 14   8/16/2022 at 01:59 (590 days old) by Stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 1157073 , Reply# 15   8/16/2022 at 10:43 (590 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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Belt.. been there a while.
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Post# 1157074 , Reply# 16   8/16/2022 at 10:52 (590 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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Don't know what happened here, but credit to whoever did it, it doesn't leak there. |
Post# 1157075 , Reply# 17   8/16/2022 at 11:06 (590 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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Is this how they came from the factory? I hate to do this😣 but it is busted. This post was last edited 08/16/2022 at 11:23 |
Post# 1157144 , Reply# 19   8/16/2022 at 22:36 (589 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Obtaining a service manual is an absolute must.
Our webmaster has a service manual available from 1957 but I believe it goes more into detail with the gray ghost machines and doesn't touch upon belt adjustments on the EJN washers. www.automatice.org/cgi-bi... Maytag produced a manual later on that goes into detail specifically for the EJN wringers only. I don't believe the webmaster has this available (I don't see it) out of respect for Dave at Dave's Appliances. You can purchase the manual from Dave. www.davesrepair.com/pdfma... |
Post# 1157167 , Reply# 20   8/17/2022 at 06:54 (589 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 1157209 , Reply# 21   8/17/2022 at 16:36 (589 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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That makes sense, I picked up 31" belts.. against the old belt it is probably a half an inch smaller, but a whole lot tighter on the pulleys.. Should I try 32, 33 ? |
Post# 1157210 , Reply# 22   8/17/2022 at 16:38 (589 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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qsd_dan. Thanks! I purchased those manuals from Dave a couple weeks ago. I was emailing him about some parts, he hasn't responded lately. Definitely studying the manuals. |
Post# 1157411 , Reply# 23   8/20/2022 at 10:53 (586 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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Tub bolts out, no problem. This post was last edited 08/20/2022 at 11:18 |
Post# 1157418 , Reply# 24   8/20/2022 at 11:25 (586 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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I thought I needed the ring.. I was wrong. Now I have to cancel that and find a gasket. has anyone replaced this with anything besides cork? would another material be better?
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Post# 1157431 , Reply# 26   8/20/2022 at 13:04 (586 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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The cup style center seal assembly was used up through ‘54 on automatics and I believe shortly prior to for wringers. The washer/spring clip style was then used up through ‘93 when Maytag revised the stem assembly with the integrated lip seal.
Both are fine and can be refurbished with a new A4298 center seal. Reuse the copper gasket with the cup; both the washer/spring clip can be reused, as well. Ben |
Post# 1157435 , Reply# 27   8/20/2022 at 13:35 (586 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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Thanks Ben! |
Post# 1157465 , Reply# 28   8/20/2022 at 20:57 (585 days old) by AT1316 (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 1157801 , Reply# 30   8/25/2022 at 00:42 (581 days old) by Stan (Napa CA)   |   | |
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Post# 1169116 , Reply# 31   1/10/2023 at 23:55 (442 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Post# 1169333 , Reply# 32   1/13/2023 at 08:44 (440 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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