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When using JB Kwik Weld to repair small holes in the outer tub of a Maytag LA506, what is the preferred way to prepare the porcelain surface e.g., sand the area to bare metal, rough up the surface with 220 sand paper, leaving as much porcelain as possible, or other? The complete bottom inner...

Should have used Muriatic acid I did and it worked great! - see attached. The white ring around the central opening is not deposits, must be consequence of the flash - excepting the rust, the surface is 100% as original. Remaining deposits in the center area of the inner tub have yet to...

Will certainly try phosphoric acid - sounds like the silver bullet I need. At first I tried a plastic scraper after soaking with 9% vinegar - after a short time (approx. a minute) the edge was blunted and no longer of use. My first expectation was the acid would soften the deposits to...

Started using 9% vinegar and heat - high temp yesterday was in the low 90s, which after a long duration exposure resulted in noticeable reduction of accumulation in the outer tub. Noted that Lime-A-Way toilet bowl cleaner contains HCL. To expedite completion of an already long process, may use...

Last post cut-off Received my in-house shop made wear sleeve today - .011 in. wall, SS, slightly loose sliding fit except the lower 1/4 in., which I will dress with sand paper. Considering using JB Weld or epoxy to attach to the shaft. Still have hard water build-up to remove from both tubs -...

My machine was purchased late 1986. Is there a way to check the trans oil for contamination short of pulling the top cover e.g., a drain plug? Suspect the answer is no. Received my in-house shop made wear sleeve today - .011

The deposits on both the inner and outer drums of my Maytag LA 506 are not responding well to chemical cleaners. Whatever the composition of the deposits, they are very hard and resist mechanical scrubbing. Is use of a pressure washer an acceptable procedure?

use JB-Weld as a filler and then sand it Another post strongly recommended against removing the agitator drive shaft pinion gear - no explanation provided. Without removing the shaft and turning the repaired area, not clear the repaired surface would be concentric with the shaft. As others...

upper sleeve bearing damage By upper sleeve bearing to you mean the tub bearing sleeve? Both the mounting stem and tub bearing are being replaced. Have not removed the trans top plate to see of there has been any water contamination. Probably should - although removing all build up from the...

Seal area on the agitator shaft is severely corroded / damaged. Plan was to use two ea. Timken Redi-Sleeves or SKF Speedi-Sleeves. Material for both is stainless steel and wall thickness is approximately .011 in. Local distributor advised neither are stocked and price is ~$30. each. The...

Good-Shepherd, Thank you for the helpful recommendation. I too am not a fan of hard scrubbing/scraping, although am not unfamiliar with those procedures. What dilution ratio of Muriatic acid / water do you find works best? Upon hearing the recommendation for using a Scotch Brite pad and...

Gyrafoam, Thanks for the clarification. Upon removal of all rust, will prep the surface, apply POR-15, followed by Right Stuff. Thank you!

Gyrafoam, Searching the net found "Right Stuff" Permatex® Gasket Maker. Is "Right Stuff" applied as the final top coat over POR-015 or is POR-15 the final product applied? Thank you again for the benefit of your experience. Doug

Thank you Gyrafoam. What dilution ratio do you use with Lime-Away? I have pro strength Lime-Away, HCL acid - nasty stuff according the warning's on the label. Not familiar with the "Right Stuff" - is it available as spray, brush on, or both? Will check today at the local auto parts. Thanks...

Both drums of my 1986 Maytag LA 506 are removed and require cleaning, rust remediation, and repair of a pin hole in the outer drum adjacent to the boot seal mounting flange. The seal surface of the agitator stem is rusted and also in need of restoration to ensure the new mounting stem seal is...