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    Maytag A106 Project

    good-shepherd, got them both, just forgot to include in the picture! Actually the zoom spout is in the tool bag sitting in the chair to the right of the tables. The gasket is between two large books, to keep it flat. As far as why would I refurbish a BOL Maytag A106? I may not have mentioned...
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    Maytag A106 Project

    Just a quick update! Parts are arriving almost daily. I found the spray paint at O'Reilly, too. I am also going with the older style seal that uses the spring clip, and washer to hold in the agitator seal. Does it look like I have everything covered? Any other lube/grease I should purchase? I...
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    Maytag A106 Project

    Thanks for the clarification good-shepherd! Dang, eurekastar that control panel really pops! Can't wait to get mine to that condition. If all goes well I plan to start the project in the next week or two.
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    Maytag A106 Project

    Ebay had two, yesterday. I bought one, and then shortly after someone else bought the other. Thanks for the paint color thread, I'll get a can!
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    Maytag A106 Project

    Ok thanks everybody for the suggestions! Very much appreciated! I'll go ahead and plan on leaving the agitator shaft alone, and just lube it as described above. I won't know the condition for sure until it's opened up for inspection. I located and ordered a NOS agitator shaft, pinion gear, and...
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    Maytag A106 Project

    Thanks for the leads on the p/n's, Ben! I'll just go ahead, and order them before they become NLA. It's been knocking like that for years, and hasn't gotten any worse. I really want to crack it open to at least see what the oil looks like after 40 years. I have a bottle of 56080 on the way, and...
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    Maytag A106 Project

    Thank you! I have a lot of parts on order, and will get started once I get everything in. Hopefully I can locate the groove pin soon. I added a picture of my parts collection so far.
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    Maytag A106 Project

    Hello everybody. Long time visitor, and finally opened an account! I am in the process of acquiring all the parts to refurbish my Maytag A106, built in 1979. I have looked up several threads regarding this style of washer, and feel confidant I can perform needed repairs. A spanner wrench, and...
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