Recent content by qsd-dan

Nothing made today beings to equal this type of build quality, durability, and reliability. It's worth every second and every penny keeping these older machines going. I saved 4 of these sets from going to the crusher and have used one set for almost 20 years now. Not bad for a free 50 year old...

No, I just cross referenced the part# to Ebay. Ebay is the sole reason we're able to keep these old machines going. God bless those who didn't throw old parts in the garbage, which is the quickest and most convenient way of getting rid of them.

The electrical contacts inside the pressure switch are pitted or worn. It's a sealed unit that's unserviceable. As luck would have it, there's an NOS pressure switch on Ebay. These were discontinued long ago. https://www.ebay.com/itm/396841424486

Yes, after the washer has filled and after the machine has stopped when it should be agitating.

Do you realize you're using a washer that's at least 61 years old? Only a Maytag! ;)

One more

This should cover it.

The order of assembly is: Timer Dial > Spring > Timer Knob > Clip > Timer Knob Cap

Take and post pictures of the parts, we can figure out what's missing and direct you in the order those parts fit together.

Water valves plug up over time via mineral deposits, the valves also get weak with age. This causes the tub to underfill and performance suffers. Replace the water valve and give it another try.

November, 1971. The yellow/black and grey wires are the connections we'll be dealing with on the water level pressue switch. You can either remove the wires and tape them together (making sure they have good contact) or run a jumper wire to them. If the machine fires up in the area(s) it's...

Arrogance and "financial engineering" (cost cutting to appease shareholders) were the big killers. Both Eddie Lampert and Jack Welch destroyed their empires and employees through greed. I think Sears could have easily remained fiscally well even without jumping on the bandwagon of internet...

I just checked 2 205033 working timer motors and there is no continuity through either one of them. I'm pretty sure continuity would indicate a short. The water level pressure switch is the easiest to test as the lid switch is buried and requires the timer to be removed. Maytag used several...

Thank God the older generation didn't throw stuff away like the mid silent generation through current do.

Yes, gently pry the center disk out.