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Thanks for the comments/support! This washer came from Scituate MA. So Dan, please tell me more. I'm interested in the 50hz motor pulley option. This machine is going to be my experimental rig. For example, I plan to use a fluorocarbon O-ring (FKM) for the transmission lower seal (for...

Hey Gang, Scanning CL, I came upon a "scrap" listing with an old Maytag peeking out of a pile metal junk. Could it be? Despite the fact that the listing was "all or nothing", I appealed to their sensibility and luckily, they happily agreed. I discovered this machine was a wedding gift for the...

Dave, Dan, Thanks! I'll go OEM for the next iteration. Dan, thanks for the link. I'll follow your workflow. I also used Red Line MT-90 transmission fluid. Could this have been a problem? Thanks again, Chris

I'd like to leverage the power of the collective mind... After rebuilding a Maytag 806 helical transmission (circa 1979) I noticed transmission fluid dripping from the brake package area. This started ~1 year after a complete overhaul. My best guess is that I chose the wrong o-ring material...

Nicely Done! Eugene, I salute you. Longtime fan of your work. Can you comment on the sound deadening material? Automotive? The link isn't working for me. Once again... RESPECT. Chris

Thanks for the wonderful welcome! As a full-time scientist, husband and father (not in that order), I wouldn't have considered the restoration without this website. As for the questions/comments: Christina: these are both almond Dave: yes indeed, these are "8"s Martin: thanks for the...

Thanks to those who have contributed to this wonderful website! You've inspired me to save a pair of old Maytags (a806 de808) from the landfill. In the spirit of giving back, here is what I learned from my restoration (that I haven't seen on this site). For the dryer: Dryer-sheet residue...