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New replacement part QC... Combo52, Yes, you did warn me of the new replacement parts questionable QC in January, and I took your recommendations seriously, except for some extraneous parts that did show some obvious wear and tear. However, I did keep all of the old parts removed during the...

Another test... I just ran a test with no clothes in the washer, only water. I set the water level for large load, let it fill with cold water, and then marked the level with a pencil. I let it agitate for 4 minutes prior to lifting the lid and checking the water level. NO CHANGE in the...

I rebuilt a Maytag A712 washer in January, and posted photos and my work here in an earlier thread during the rebuild. Everyone was very helpful, and again, I send all of you a sincere "Thank You: for your assistance during the process. Since the re-installation of the washer, a couple of...

Back in Service in the Laundry Room I thought you guys would like to see the finished A712 back in its rightful home next to the DG713 dryer. Thanks again for all of your assistance. I took the opportunity to completely clean out the dryer venting, and also install a new vent hood assy on the...

Malcolm, That's why my wife wanted to keep it! She really takes care of her appliances. Thanks again to everyone for the kind words. Don

The A712 Rebuild Complete The Maytag A712 rebuild is finished. I pushed it into the laundry room, and did several test runs with various water levels and cycles. All works fine - agitates fine, spins fine, no leaks, no spin tub rubs, and sounds good with less vibration that before. The...

Outer Tub/Spin Tub Clearance I have everything back together on the A712 rebuild with the exception of the "old fashioned' tub cover, and its bleach hose and water fill hose, and the agitator. I have a new tub cover gasket, and have cleaned both the outer tub and tub cover, so that is...

combo52 and Brian, Thanks for the all of the tips and information. Yes, I am replacing the mounting stem and seal kit (I ordered one separately, but one was included with the new transmission as well), and the outer tub bearing repair kit. I am replacing all mechancial parts that can be...

Prior to disassembly, I took photos and also took measurements of everything. I'm pretty much an OCD person, and have an obsession with attention to detail. I guess this came from rebuilding BMW and SAAB engines over the years! Thus, I hope my QC on the A712 rebuild will be as close to...

John... Attached is a photo of the new transmission. I am a bit confused regarding the spring and seal on the old transmission's agitator shaft. Are you saying that with this new transmission (and seal) I don't need to use the spring? I just want to clarify that. And, do I need to remove the...

Brian and John, Thank you for all of your information. Yes, I have all of the replacement parts and the new transmission. I purchased the majority of the parts from www.repairclinic.com, including the new transmission. John, in reference to your statement: "The spring on the old agitator...

bendixmark - Yes, I have the high temp adhesive and plenty of polylube. Amd, yes, a new tub bearing and sleeve were ordered as well, plus the outer tub has been completely cleaned and ready to go back in. I have the spanner wrench (bought the spanner wrench and brake wrench specifically for...

I have everything out inside the washer. The brake tool worked very well in removing the brake. I replaced the main drive shaft in my wife's old Lady Kenmore washer (the one with the push button switch rails circa 1971) many years ago, and working on this Maytag is easy compared to that one...

The transmission lower-shaft splines pass through the brake, but the brake screws onto the bottom half the suspension block. A special tool is required to remove the brake, and to put the final tightening torque when installing it. I have one of these $58 tools, and this will likely be the...

Since I'm a new member, I can only post every 30 minutes, thus I can't reply to a post as soon as I would like. Well, if the helical transmssion, aka Pittman, is the long-stroke transmission, I would say I have the orbital as originally posted, since the agitation stroke is short. Attached is...

I'm sorry, I meant to say "it looks like a car's rear differential." Darn tablet... There are two transmissions available for the A712 from RepairClinic.com - one for the deep tub, and one for the shallow tub. Our's is the deep tub's transmission, and the Whirlpool (OEM) Part Number, as I...

Perhaps I was incorrect in my choice of nomenclature for the transmission, perhaps it's called a helical transmission instead... I apologize for mis-speaking if I was incorrect. No, it doesn't look like the transmission in your photo mrb627. I have a photo on file, but it's from one of the...

The orbital transmission in our "old reliable" Maytag A712 washer failed after 24 years of excellent service. After surveying a number of new washers, including the Speed Queens with the mechanical timer (probably the only new washer I would have purchased), and speaking with a number of...