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  1. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    Bearings Ok The plate off of pinky was super corroded. But I was surprised to see how smoothly moving the bearing was,and no metal shaving from wear. I did not have water in the pu. But you have had water in your bearing. When you get it apart you can make that judgement. How smooth does...
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    Newbie needs parts help, please!

    Wringer parts Parts available in Tucson Az. Ad on Craigslist http://https//tucson.craigslist.org/app/d/maytag-wringer-washer-parts/6536578048.html
  3. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    socket I suppose it is worth a shot. Or take a wrench and cut two sides of the bolt heads to accept the wrench. And get the bolts Dave says to use. Thats what we wound up doing. Also to remove the wringer the shifting lever needs to be in neutral, wringer will just swing around freely. then...
  4. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    Daves website says This tool’s used to remove and reinstall the 6 special Gulmite (33-point) bolts So there ya go. It may work. If it does wow. If the bolts are encrusted Which mine were CLR to the rescue.with a wire brush to gently remove the calcium gunk build up between the points. Or...
  5. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    I had one that wasn't destroyed I counted 3 times and came up at 36. Not an easy task.. I used jewelers glasses. They are tiny points So it is possible I blinked and so I could be less but not more.
  6. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    Yes indeed A breakthrough. I looked thru my service manual and no mention of size on bolts..
  7. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    video most post a video on utube then link it in the URL link to share. I think the bottom roller is gear driven, Top rolls freely. Yes the center lever locks the wringer head back together. So I hit the safety bar and then I wiggle and pull up, the top half or the wringer to separate it...
  8. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    safety bar Hitting the bar just separates it a little. Then pull up one the top section of the wringer. Should come up more,
  9. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    Seller in Tuscon He was posting in the phoenix craigslist. I thought he had sold out. Wow great news for you. well what more might you need? Trouble shooting. Top to bottom. Wringer. Safety bar works? lever locks it in place? Wringer rollers are not cracked or flattened? And roll smoothly...
  10. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    index slide found this also I think its in canada http://www.witogoods.top/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=823
  11. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    Glad to help That's what we are here for. You still have to find and index slide. Correct? Ok found this on ebay it was not sold according to the original listing. So ask Phil if he still has it . You can contact him thru any of his auctions. I got one from him. Pinkies swung around so...
  12. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    Fitting automatics I dont know about that, but the bag says genuine whirlpool parts. I got this from Phil a few years ago. Worth a shot I dont remember if the washer and clip came with it. I think it did but cant be sure.
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    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    seal for shaft I still have the bag my shaft seal came in. Some of the parts numbers have faded but I'm sure it is the part in the link on my bag I can read 6-0A57 then its faded out. the seal looks Identical to it. Call them and see I got my bolts from Ace hardware or a true value store...
  14. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    I just had an idea. Rather out of the box. Now this sounds crazy but... Are you familiar with impellers in boat motors? (we are waiting for a new one for our evinrude) I wonder if they make a large ones. That could be some how fitted. They do the exact same thing. This is what they look...
  15. tinkr

    Missing dial text

    On ebay Think this is it http://https//www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Maytag-A-107-Timer-Dial-Knob-1960s/112842757109?hash=item1a45f3d3f5:g:ZegAAOSwk4dalxva
  16. tinkr

    Missing dial text

    pic of timer dial I think this is the same model machine I believe its a model 107. Google maytag 107 and look on images Got this photo from a post by. Post# 154200 , Reply# 1 9/13/2006 at 18:36 (4,210 days old) by pturo ()
  17. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    Bolts in tub plate are your biggest problem. You can dremel a slot in the bolts. Remember these are brass bolts and softer than steel heads. We tried it and the bolts were so tight all the screwdriver did was distort the head. So we used the grinder and made the round heads into a regular...
  18. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    JB weld 2 part epoxy cold weld steel https://www.amazon.com/J-B-Weld-8265S-Cold-Weld-Reinforced/dp/B0006O1ICE Drain hose I found the right size at Lowes. It is clear. The tub to pump. I didn't have to replace. There"s an off chance that an auto parts store may have a hose radiator hose...
  19. tinkr

    Just got my first wringer washer, and it needs a little work so I need some help

    OH the long plug. Yes I got that but.. sorry Oh That I think is used to center up something. Its in the manual. I don't think we used it at all. My allergy med makes me loopy. Hope I've made sense. Oh for cleaning off grease I used ammonia outside with a fan blowing the gas from me. It...
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