Thread Number: 93424
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
A Maytag A806: with a couple of Australian modifications |
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Post# 1181081   5/21/2023 at 07:01 (349 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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Hi everyone,
And probably the best part was a Stainless Steel Bowl from an Australian Wilkins Servis automatic plus a Kelvinator fixed vane agitator.
And yes, I didn't feel I had the time and parts to install a new 240v fluoro light so I cheated somewhat I installed a LED strip light: if it's not to your liking so be it!
I'm very happy with the results: and yes; I know the lid is a bit squeaky as has been commented on my YouTube channel! Lol.
Cheers Leon
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Post# 1181083 , Reply# 2   5/21/2023 at 08:21 (349 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 1181208 , Reply# 3   5/23/2023 at 19:47 (346 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Nice job Leon it’s great to have a totally Australian version of the Maytag A806, correct voltage, etc.
I’m still holding out hope that I may get one of those stainless steel tubs for the 806 at our museum that would be a real novelty here. I actually think the power fin agitator would turn over clothing better. It would also be interesting to see yours with the load sensor agitator, my friend Bob in Cleveland has put both a Kenmore Roto swirl in his 806 and now he has a GE ramp been agitator from a GE Filter Flow washer and he likes that one the best in it. It’s amazing to see how the clothing moves around in that tall, narrow tub with a different agitator . Hope to get to see that machine in person next year. John L. |
Post# 1181214 , Reply# 4   5/23/2023 at 22:39 (346 days old) by Mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia)   |   | |
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