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Coat the agitator shaft with vaseline to prevent it from getting stuck again. Apparently, no one ever bothered to since the washer was built, you were lucky to get it off without a major struggle. By the way, if you really want to make those machines gleam a light duty automotive polishing...

plastic piece that connects the tubing that fills the washer Probably the water injector tube, the revised design has a raised shield around the air vents...

Might be worth it to call a few moving companies or local appliance dealers to see if they'd be willing send out few of their guys to haul it in. They have the experience, tools and muscle.

what is it doing during a cycle? I haven't run it yet, perhaps tomorrow. What do you think caused the damage to the inner door?

Well, I picked up a 5500 Neptune serial # 88xxx on CL for $35. The seller was trying to tell me it was less than a year old and in excellent condition, he must've been having eyesight problems... Needs a good cleaning and it looks like the drum was making contact with the lower inner door...

I'm thinking about picking up an inexpensive used Neptune FL on Craigslist. Which are the better models/series and what should I watch for regarding condition and trouble spots? I'd rather not have to do a full rebuild right now. -Thanks

And that was the "reputable" company...?

I happened to be in PA a few days ago and stopped into an Ollie's store. They had Tide powdered detergents, I picked up three boxes of 22 load size Ultra Tide with Downy April Fresh for $3.99 each. They had larger load sizes as well and HE versions. Also, Ace with Bleach and Cold Water but I...

Seller says he has a top load dishwasher for sale as well. http://cnj.craigslist.org/atq/4656453823.html

Here is something you don't see everyday: http://allentown.craigslist.org/app/4685469138.html

New fridges are only slightly more energy efficient than those made in past 20 years or so. GE side by sides up to around 1999 are good and have the look you're after. Nice ones for around $200 pop up on Craigslist regularly. Like this: http://cnj.craigslist.org/app/4681148940.html

I've placed SQ washers on their backs for transport in my Grand Caravan with no ill effects. Wrestling them up and down stairs, through narrow doorways, etc, present greater potential for damage in my opinion.

That compression ball valve is for use on copper pipe. You just need something simple and inexpensive downstream of valve to relieve the full water pressure on the washer and hoses. If you want something similar but more substantial try hardware or plumbing supply stores.

hat to try next, other than give up You gave it a good try. The A107 is a BOL machine, I wouldn't waste anymore time or money on it at this point. Here is a nice mid-80's Maytag A612, in your area, good price too, I'd jump on it. Parts from the A107 will interchange and you'll have a newer...

Undecided Still? I think you are over-thinking this. The shut off valves I mentioned are a simple 1/4 turn ball valve that couldn't be easier to install and use. Ace hardware, Home Depot or any hardware store for that matter should have them.

Not making excuses for the parent, but young kids can unknowingly get themselves in dangerous situations and places in mere seconds, you have to watch them like hawk. Personally, I'm probably lucky to be alive and healthy considering some of the risky things I got into as a curious and prone...

How about installing a shut off valve downstream of the valve, such as 1/4" turn ball valve or even garden hose splitters capped on one end? Check out the plumbing section at Home Depot, I'm sure something can be put together.

My Maytag was about $550 Look at it this way, you got 18 years out of the Maytag, if repaired correctly it could probably go many more. On the other hand, $550 in 1996 works out to about $835 in todays inflated dollars, just about what a new TOL Speed Queen goes for. The SQ should be good for...

clarify on the SQ FL A Speed Queen Front Loader could be more than you want to spend, about $1,700 + tax I believe, (just for the washer).

$350 for the pair $350 is not going to happen, there just isn't a big demand for 30+ year old top loaders, no matter how well built they were. $200 is about top dollar for that set, and the seller would be lucky to get that in my opinion. I'd offer $150, assuming they are in very good...