Recent content by gigi

That's a great story, Greg. I bought mine from a guy in Pittsburgh, PA. He didn't know it's past history. I think he may have got it at a flea market. I tore it all down and sanded, cleaned primed, painted and polished it. The wiring was like a plate of spaghetti with corroded wires and...

Would the switch be wired parallel or in series in the circuit to operate as a breaker? I.E in the negative loop or in between + and -?

I think your right on but what condition would cause the coil to get energized and shut the switch. Is it some sort of timer or safety device?

Need a little help trying to figure out this electric switch. I'm about 90% finished with the restoration. I'm not sure what the original motor was or who the manufacturer was. When I bought the machine it had an old motor rigged up to it with pipe straps. It had 3 wires coming off of it...

I'll use it, I don't know if she will. I noticed a flat spot on one of the rollers. What's your advice on this?

Once again thanks Brad. The wringer assembly does not swing so it's probably stuck in old grease. My wife and I went to the Portland Indiana tractor show this year and she was fascinated by one that was being displayed so this is a Christmas gift to her. I'm keeping it at a friends house...

Well, I tried removing the wringer from the post it sits in. I removed the two large screws on the top where the gear handle sits, it just removes the top cover. What's the secret to separating the wringer from the post?

I'm slowly tearing into my model 30. The "leafy rise" paint by Valspar is no longer available in the spray can. Anything else "out of a can" by Krylon or Rustoleum come close? Also where can I buy the discharge hose (just the rubber) and decals? I've been trying to get on the Maytag...

Thanks for all the info Brad. Much appreciated!

Thanks Brad for the input. What type and color paint did you use?

Thanks Brad, I watched all the parts of the video last night. I was very well done and informative. Is there a seal/gasket that I should replace to prevent water damage in the power unit?

I just purchased a Maytag model 32. Naturally it's been sitting for decades. I don't want to do a restoration on it but want it to be functional. It is in very nice original condition. My question is what are the no so obvious things that would need attention. I did purchase the Maytag...