Maytag Drive Belts 2-11125 vs 2-11125 2x

[HerdingCatts]

Hi all! Is there a difference between Maytag drive belt 2-11125 and 2-11125 2x? I have been buying this drive belt for our A606 for nearly the last twenty years, and I have never seen the 2x before.

I'm curious because the Maytag Dependable Care LAT39144AL we purchased as a stand-in while we repair the A606 was not as well-maintained as advertised and came with a nearly cracked drive belt and an occasional squeal in the spin cycle. I replaced the very worn belt with a genuine Maytag 2-11125 belt, and the washer loaded the motor, heated the drive pulley, and the tub turned at half speed. I removed the belt and reinstalled the cracked 2-1115 2X that came on the machine, and it went back to its version of normal, and we successfully washed clothes.

I'm suspicious that the difference is that the new belt is tighter, and it is exacerbating an existing problem, sigh.

 

[rinso]

Hi all! Is there a difference between Maytag drive belt 2-11125 and 2-11125 2x? I have been buying this drive belt for our A606 for nearly the last twenty years, and I have never seen the 2x before.

I'm curious because the Maytag Dependable Care LAT39144AL we purchased as a stand-in while we repair the A606 was not as well-maintained as advertised and came with a nearly cracked drive belt and an occasional squeal in the spin cycle. I replaced the very worn belt with a genuine Maytag 2-11125 belt, and the washer loaded the motor, heated the drive pulley, and the tub turned at half speed. I removed the belt and reinstalled the cracked 2-1115 2X that came on the machine, and it went back to its version of normal, and we successfully washed clothes.

I'm suspicious that the difference is that the new belt is tighter, and it is exacerbating an existing problem, sigh.

When I replaced the drive belt in my ex-wife's Maytag 806 with a 2-11125 2X, it spun up to speed much more quickly but water would come out of the bleach dispenser, and dribble inside the cabinet and onto the floor. A washer repair guy my age had an interesting approach. He replaced the tube assembly with an old one that had the mixing container on it. He then dropped a tennis ball into it. The problem was resolved.

 

[phillymatt53]

Also, the two belts, The transmission and pump belts must be installed on their proper dedicated pulleys of the motor.
The belts are of different widths.
And the sled that the motor sits on must be free to move, and the tension springs not damaged or stretched.

 

[rinso]

Also, the two belts, The transmission and pump belts must be installed on their proper dedicated pulleys of the motor.
The belts are of different widths.
And the sled that the motor sits on must be free to move, and the tension springs not damaged or stretched.

It was an ingenious method for Maytag to induce needed slip until most all the water was out of the tub. Of course, the belt used and the motor mounts were specially designed as well. No clutches to wear out. A fluid drive like older Speed Queens used would probably work as well for the needed slippage, but those "viscous" drives were very expensive to manufacture. I think a late 1940's Hotpoint model may have used them too.

 

[phillymatt53]

It was an ingenious method for Maytag to induce needed slip until most all the water was out of the tub. Of course, the belt used and the motor mounts were specially designed as well. No clutches to wear out. A fluid drive like older Speed Queens used would probably work as well for the needed slippage, but those "viscous" drives were very expensive to manufacture. I think a late 1940's Hotpoint model may have used them too.

And my 39 year old Maytag is still running on it's original belts!
Ain't that a kick!