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it says "The WASHER is sold..." So it does, I stand corrected. Now how about that MT washer in my link? I say it is either a A408 or A608, the latter being one step down from TOL.

The ad says "sold" hopefully it goes to good home. Here is a later '70s MT center dial washer. Hard to tell what model but looks clean and appears to be large capacity with bleach dispenser: http://jxn.craigslist.org/fuo/4350394030.html Another option is 1980's 10 and 12 series Maytags...

I should get it soon! Wow, glad to hear that, I didn't think there would be much interest.

http://allentown.craigslist.org/app/4353345002.html

water being pumped out the drain hose was significant I'll second that, a Speed Queen TL can really blast out the discharge water. However, a 1-1/2" standpipe alone is not to blame for any overflows which are more likely restrictions and/or inadequate venting further down the line.

Well, this is good excuse to dump it and get a Maytag dryer to go along with the A710..

I picked up the pair - Good score, (I assume we're talking about the A712 set?). The A412 is a basic machine, one speed, no bleach dispenser, no warm rinse option, etc. The A712 was the top of the line and very expensive at the time, around $1200 in today dollars. By the way, if you want to...

Hmm - so the A606 parts won't work on the 412? If the A412 is a helical drive transmission then most parts should interchange. On another note, all it takes to test a washer is a garden hose hooked up to the water inlet and somewhere to plug it in. That can be done right in the driveway.

Sounds like you got a problem machine, that is probably why it hadn't been run in three years. Some, but not all, parts will interchange with the A606, but wouldn't waste time on it. There are better machines out there. Here is a top of the line Maytag A712 set in your area: I'd offer $150...

Finding a DE806 could take some doing. I recall seeing only two come up on Craigslist in my area over the past two years. One was part of a matching Avacado set that sold within a few hours, the other was a Harvest Gold pair and the washer was in rough condition. However, 12 series machines...

What is it designers today obligated to put some kind swoop Ugh, I hate that trend these days, hate it.. You see on commercial aircraft, RV's, boats and now washing machines. There is no symmetry or style, just squiggly lines splashed around. Is that the best they can come up with?

I'd steer clear of that Speed Queen unless you know exactly what is wrong with it and how to fix it. That other CL Maytag appears to be a 10 series, perhaps a small blue standard tub size model? Looks like a A510 yet it has a bleach dispenser. Here is an 11 series Maytag A512 white large tub...

If you want to go a little further on the clean up the agitator is removable by loosening the set screw on the lower area, not easy to see as it recessed. Once removed, the under side of the agitator and stem can be scrubbed. they usually need cleaning. With the agitator removed I also scrub...

container of MAYTAG transmission oi Very interesting. That Maytag transmission oil looks a lot like regular gear oil, not the brownish goop that one usually finds in vintage maytag transmissions. What viscosity did appear to be? Some say 90 wt. is acceptable, others say Maytag used 120 wt...

We don’t need our washer to, er, outlive us. Why not have a washer outlive you? You want to be shopping for a new washer in your 70's? Lord only knows what will be on the market then and what the cost will be.

Nice to see such remarkable attention to detail and done quickly as well. Good info, but going forward other high wear replacement parts will fail long before one of those original bearings.

Photos are a must, bottom of the line machines in semi-rough condition can be a tough sell, without photos, forget it. (Don't expect more than $100 for the pair, if you can find an interested party). I know digging stuff out of storage to snap a photo is a hassle but that is the only way to...

That sounds like the lower o-ring oil seal is leaking. Repair involves disassembling the machine to remove the transmission which then must be disassemble to replace the o-ring. If you can find repair tech willing and able to take on the job they will likely want to replace the trans which is...

because of the drain hose and water valve protrusions. Personally, I prefer transporting them on the back. The top cover has a rear overhang which offers some protection to the inlet valve and on later models the inlets are recessed anyway. The drain hose is pain, I prefer to remove it for...

re-plating them but this time in nickel. I was going to suggest checking Craigslist, late model Dependable Care Maytag washers are good source for major and miscellaneous donor parts that can interchange with MT washers going back to the '60's. But since you've already re-plated the hardware...