1950s Pink Maytag Washer and Dryer

[swestoyz]

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

 

[EPiXNiCROS]

here's a pic of the tub.

here's a pic of the tub.

 

[EPiXNiCROS]

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.

 

[mixfinder]

Replacement Agitator

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

 

[dgray316]

Wiring diagram

I was wandering if you would take a picture of the wiring diagram on the back of this dryer for me I have one and need it. If you can gat a clear shot of it and email it to me at [email protected] or text it to my phone 608-371-3619

 

[swestoyz]

Here you go. The DE700 is the later revised model number of the 641C.

 

[dgray316]

Thank You!

 

[Pink pony]

I picked up a matching washer and dryer set last night. I got them for free when cleaning out someones storage unit. I know there have been a few of these on here but I have a couple questions. The washer is a P142 and the dryer is a p 641C. After doing a little research I think they are either '57 or '58, I'm hoping someone can tell me for sure. They are in really good physical condition with no dents and only a few scratches in the paint. I was told that they worked but there was oil beneath the washer and the belt is missing (I have a spare belt for it). They sat in storage for a really long time. I Haven't plugged them in yet. I absolutely love them and having a hard time deciding what to do. I would like to restore them to fully functional / new condition and use them if it's not to much work. Are parts still available for these, the dryer needs a new front seal for example. What if the washer transmission needs to be rebuilt? would having them repainted the same original color devalue them at all? I ok with putting a couple grand into them to make them perfect again if I can.

Thanks

Hello I have the same washer and dryer set. Wanted to know if you found your parts you needed?