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Now, now, now Larry ... here comes your chance to learn about the transmission! Don't give up yet! You can have the chance now to really clean up the machine and once you're done, you will have a machine that will run and run. Did you get a service manual for these machines yet? I think I...

Stan ... it could ground on the screw that holds the plate on that you unscrew to gain access to the plug ends. On "most" of the motors I've used, there's been a 3rd neutral screw on the inside near the other 2 that grounds itself to the motor cover (I would presume). I've seen 2 prong plug...

Larry and Brad ... I would encourage both of you to remove your motors and take them to an electric motor service for a thorough going-over. Also, to be on the safe side, make sure your cords are in excellent shape and DON'T replace them with a 2-prong; make sure you get a 3-prong plug. Our...

That is a good question and I would venture to guess it had to do with new engineering and serviceability; the "modern" wringer is much easier to service as compared to the older models. Removing the center post on the older machines can be a daunting task; the tub removal alone is difficult...

Brad ... this is an amazing restoration, also!! WOW ... can't believe how close you got to the color. It was sort of a green/gray. I think, through the years, Maytag altered the color to become more gray than green toward the end of production. There was even a gray E when they first started...

Oh, Larry; that's BEAUTIFUL! You did an excellent job on her. Aren't those machines amazing? I just love how they wash and wash; they do such an excellent job. You should be really proud; good job. :-) The tub and paint job is amazing! No wonder women made them the #1 conventional washer...

Stan ... the thick grease coming out of the breather hole could be one of two things. The wringer post is packed with a heavy lubrication that reminds you of Vaseline but oilier and Maytag would pack at least a half pound of it into the post at the time of manufacturing. Through the years...

Hi all ... Stan is right; there really is no way to add transmission oil into the power unit of a Maytag wringer without removing the tub and the center plate. Also correct that once the center plate is removed, gaskets should be replaced. If your tub has the hex-head bolts, it is easier to...

Keith ... it might be worth you taking your motor to a local electric motor service dealer. Locally, in St. Cloud, we have one and they usually assess it for free and then recommend what needs to be done. I've even had them paint some (black ones) and always have a new 72" 3-prong cord put on...

And ... you are right; the Model J is more quiet than the E or the N. Mickey is right; the E is louder because of the echoing from the aluminum tub. The J is a very quiet machine; the design, I would suppose. Last one ... promise.

One more for the road ...

Another shot ... I also have a brand new Model N2LPS which I bought off the showroom floor of a Maytag dealership; all those years (about 25) it sat there. I'll have to find my photos of it. Here's more of the E2LPS.

Mickey ... creating your own "double-tub" Maytag!! :-) Ted ... my Model E was brand new, also; I have used it and have never put chlorine bleach in it; it's as shiny as the day I got it which was an incredible amount of fun for me!

And Ted ... those are truly fabulous machines, also!! Certainly fun to use!!

Thanks guys ... never really left; been here all the time. Just nothing new to share!! :-) Mickey ... no; I do most of my laundry in the automatic. I do use the wringer more in the summer time, especially for blue jeans and outside clothes. Love doing white sheets and pillowcases in hot...

Here's a 1968 version; a month or two before the crazy safety pedal was introduced. I have found I really like the Model J's; not sure why they were discontinued sometime in 1969, I believe. Great thread, Brad!! :-)

This is one of my Model J's; 1963, I believe??

Here's a little "2-fer" shot; I really have to work on getting some new photos of my machines. I have a couple that were added in the last couple of years that no one has seen yet ... they aren't done with the resto work, that's why!! :-)

Kevin ... Color heaven!! WONDERFUL!!! That pink set is a wonderful addition; how cool and CONGRATULATIONS!!

Can't wait to see all you guys; have a GREAT time!! :-)