I just picked up another mid-80s Maytag the other day and to my horror it began banging loudly during the spin cycle. The guy I bought it from said he had disconnected the lid switch but he apparently forgot to remove the switch. When I opened up the machine to find out what all the banging...
Congratulations! What a great find! As regards the drain hose, you can pick up a new one that has an adjustable fitting at any hardware store. Good luck and looking forward to seeing more pics/vids!
So that's why I've been getting those fake USPS delivery emails lately..!
Regardless, I applaud Robert's hard work and dedication to this site and am happy he arranged for it to carry on. Congrats again on retirement!
Having had a few of these machines myself, I found the vinegar treatment works well and even scrubbing both sides of the filter with a stiff brush helps dislodge the gunk as well...
And thanks for posting the video. I really miss those machines!
Mark, happy to see that you are still enjoying those LK's! So happy they landed in a good home and have been so lovingly restored more than where I got them to be. Next time I'm in SoCal (I don't get to Liverpool or Madrid very often!) would love to visit.