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Maytag 90 lid

Maytago 90 lint filter

Maytag 90 lint filter removed

Maytag 90 motor

Maytag 90 wringer top

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Maytag model 90

Maytag 90 decal

Maytag 90 agitator

Unexpected break I got called out of town unexpectedly for work and had to put this on the back burner for a couple of weeks. I'm back and will be starting again this weekend. I was able to find a complete original service bulletin for the Models 80 and 90 that was printed in 1952. I am going...

Scouring powder I'll give it a shot. I tried cleaning it with Mean Green, Bar Keeper's Friend, and Novus #2, all of which I've had luck with in the past. Haven't tried Bon Ami, but will look for it. I want to keep the paint original if at all possible.

Delay I apologize for the lack of updates. Not much has progressed since last week due to my work schedule other than more cleaning and de-greasing. I've decided to keep the original paint on the body and wringer head, but may look at repainting the legs since there is a good bit of spotty...

The motor I removed the motor. She powered up and runs smooth and quiet. The belt had hardened to the point where it broke when I removed the motor. The front of the motor and the pulley need a good cleaning as they are covered in old grease. With the motor out of the way, I'll look at the...

Update So I've started cleaning up the motor and the area surrounding it. I replaced the power cord with a grounded 14-gauge appliance cord and put a couple of drops of turbine oil in the port on top of the motor. I plugged the new cord into a surge protector and switched it on for a couple of...

Lint filter I'm thinking the lint filter may have been added later. I don't know if this model came with one originally or not. I've gone over the underside and I don't see anywhere that a pump would have been mounted.