1950s Pink Maytag Washer and Dryer

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Les - the 1957 141 and early 1958 142 washers were indeed helical drive, with the standard Bakelite helical drive agitator w/ filter. They used the AMP top and two-piece lid until late 1958.

By the end of 1958, early 1959, the updated top and single piece lid with the ball hinges was released.

Ben
 
I opened up the lid and there are two mercury switches but the bulb was burned out. I'll replace it tonight and hope it works.
 
Replacement Agitator

I wonder the agitator is a harbinger of a transmission replacement, which may be a good thing.
 
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