Thread Number: 94486
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Maytag Dependable Care won't spin - Bad Tub Bearing? |
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Post# 1191570 , Reply# 2   10/8/2023 at 18:57 (208 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)   |   | |
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I have some OEM stem & seal kits. |
Post# 1191577 , Reply# 4   10/8/2023 at 21:16 (208 days old) by lincolnr (Western PA)   |   | |
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coldspot66, if you'd be willing to sell me one let me know the best way to get in touch with you. |
Post# 1191578 , Reply# 5   10/8/2023 at 21:35 (208 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey)   |   | |
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A cutoff wheel is another option if you're careful. You should start using 20 Mule Team Borax to soften up the wash water and boost the detergent. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Good-Shepherd's LINK |
Post# 1191586 , Reply# 6   10/9/2023 at 08:00 (208 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)   |   | |
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Hi Lincoln, My email is goodsonjohn@msn.com. Email me your address. |
Post# 1191956 , Reply# 9   10/14/2023 at 20:57 (202 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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The tub bearing and brake package bearing are engaged during the spin cycle. Both bearings produce their own unique sound when they start to fail.
Here is a very brief sound of a tub bearing that's on it's way out:
This is what a brake package bearing sounds like when it's failing. I never heard of this bearing seizing up but it's a possibility if ran for a long period of time.
Other areas to check while the machine is apart:
Damper pads. If no damage has occurred, re-lube them.
Motor carriage rollers/glides. Check for wear or damage. Clean the tracks and re-lube.
If you have some Zoomspout turbine oil on hand, it wouldn't hurt to lube the pump. I would personally remove the pump belt and test the pulley to check for abnormal operation. When these fail, the pulley will be difficult to turn. Sometimes it will hang up in certain areas. This is from a lack of lubrication but sometimes the damage is too great re-lubing it.
Check the belts for wear.
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