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Up until about ten years ago, we didn't ever have to dial 1 -- even for long distance.  Before that, we didn't even have to dial all ten digits for adjacent area codes.  Then the overlay area code went live and the permissive dialing period ended and we didn't just have to start dialing 1 -- we...

I'm seriously considering the abandonment of switched network telephony which has become ridiculously expensive through AT&T -- like ten times the price for flat rate service when I started working for Pacific Bell in 1991.  So much for any rate increase denials from the CPUC since the arrogant...

WOW Jon Charles!  Just WOW!   They are both beauties but the Adolphus paired with your research suggests that the rocket type preceded the "waterfall" or what I call the Christmas tree style.  I suspect both types were manufactured simultaneously for a certain period of time during the '40s...

Highand Park Bowl I'm always up for a visit to the Highland Park Bowl when I visit my sister, who lives not far from it.  I love a good contraption and the mechanics of the vintage equipment here doesn't disappoint.  There are some shots of it in action at various points in the video link.  

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What about the coarse, presumably much less refined salt used with ice cream freezers?  Is it viable for use in DW softener systems?

Give our resident Maytag expert Dan some time to respond.  He should be able to diagnose the problem and provide instructions on how to resolve the problem.  It's probably something that's gone out of proper adjustment.  Vintage Maytags should remain rock solid during spin.

OK, so who really made the Maytag branded refrigerators?  My sister has a "Wide-By-Side" Maytag that has served her well.  She'll be replacing it soon, as she's remodeling her kitchen.  One of the guys working for her expressed interest in the fridge, advising that his wife would probably like...

The 4-way Hydrosweep wash arm lifts straight up and off for filter access -- there's nothing fastening it into place.  Just be mindful of where the tips of the wash arm are positioned when removing it.  They all need to clear the bulges near the bottom of the side walls to lift the arm off.

I think the indicator lamp at far right on the control panel indicates a true Hobart-made 21 series.  The model/serial number tag inside the door opening will confirm one way or the other.  If your machine was made by Hobart, check if they still carry the door seal.  First, you should try a...

Thanks Matt.  I'd never heard of this test before.  I'll check out my vintage K-45 and adjust accordingly if necessary.   We're winding down from citrus overload in these parts.  I gave the neighbors a box of this year's exceptionally sweet and flavorful navel oranges from my tree and they...

Hey Matt,   What's the dime test?

It just occurred to me that the laundry sink faucet is really slow on both hot and cold sides.  I'll have to tear into this deeper than I thought when typing the reply above.

Thanks John,   There has been a serious fill problem for a while with incoming hot water to the Maytag 712, which shares split hot and cold spigots with the Neptune.  I had turned down the flow from the cold spigot in order to maintain a reasonably warm water flow into the 712, but I'm...

It's hard to believe that this stacking set is about a month shy of its 21st birthday, but lately it seems to showing signs of its age.   With heavier loads, the washer has been stopping and shutting off at the start of rinse cycles, sometimes after filling, others when draining.  I've not yet...

OK Roger, here are a couple of links for you.  The "Kit-Cat Klock Motor" thread contains my instructions in reply #7.  These instructions were sourced from the Telechron Clocks forum and I have used them to revive a number of H3 rotors.   This link directly below shows the rotor and coil...

It looks like you'll need to decide which of the stoves you want to use.  I like the simplicity of the Speedster, but the Stratoliner is a real beauty and I'm with you re: the preference for another 8" burner.   If the clock is all that's wrong with the Speedster, that's an easy fix, as it's...

We had plans to view it, although they weren't even remotely as elaborate as yours.  Unfortunately, we've been dealing with the lion's side of March and while skies had cleared by early evening, cloud cover had moved in by 11:30, when totality had been reached.    Seeing as how I've seen my...

This is not the first time I've heard about similar issues with Tesla solar roof panels.  Word around Silicon Valley since they became available years ago has been to steer clear of Tesla panels, and as of late, Tesla vehicles as well -- albeit for very different reasons. 

Dan, I was comparing Emerson fans to GE Monitor Tops, but I think your Maytag reference is more appropriate.   I appreciate the suggestions from you and J for a makeshift work bench, but the logistics just aren't workable for the time being.  This could become a project I can pursue in a few...