1953 Maytag 101P AMP!!

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Under the agitator...

Is the top of the transmission...this arrangement is found on all AMP's as well as Norge machines! After preliminary cleaning...needs some elbow grease to become completely grey again but looks good otherwise!

This AMP is in decent shape considering it's 53 years old, but will definitely need some TLC, however. There is some dust buildup and a tiny bit of grease on the combination clutch/pulley that I'll need to clean off, but other than that it looks good. I removed the dry-rotted external fill/drain hoses, and the 2-prong cord will need to be replaced as well before I even THINK about plugging it in. Also needs a new belt (though the current one is intact and flexible), and a good oiling/hot priming of the pump, though I turned the pulleys EVER SO SLIGHTLY and they move freely. I'll soon find out if any internal rubber plumbing needs to be replaced.

My guess is that this machine hasn't been used for at least 20-25 years. I hope whoever had it in the old house didn't try to turn it on and wreck the carbon seal on the pump...

--Austin

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What a Beauty

Austin - CONGRATS! This is the crowning jewel of the Maytag line, and the machine is in such great cosmetic shape! Unbelievable that the bakelite agitator came out with little effort! I am so glad that you were able to grab up this jem. Can't wait for an update on the mechanicals and the workings of the machine!

Again - Congrats ~

Ben

BTW - glad to hear how much ease the 'Port-A-Washer' gave!
 
What a great addition to your collection, Austin! I love the old Maytags with the water level control in the lid. It was an interesting idea. And is that a 14-minute wash I see? The vintage Maytags I've seen all had a max of 10 or 12 minutes. Cool! Looking forward to pics of it in action.
 
Austin:

WOW how awesome. I cannot wait to come see it. Wish I were closer to help you restore/clean it up. That red gyrator is way too cool.

I will be in Angelton the 31st of March thru April the 7th. Will try to come over sometimes.

Steve
 
Austin, Congratulations on such a wonderful machine. Such an important part of Maytag History has been saved. That red agitator is just beautiful. The machine looks to be in such good shape. Keep us posted with the progress. Terry
 
LOVE those Maytags....

i am truly jealous. i cant wait to see it work. arent these old Maytags the easiest to fix of the old vintage automatics? hows the timer? pls do keep us posted. David
 
That is a 1955 Maytag Austin.....

before 1955 there was no back splash, the knobs were on the top of the cabinet like the early ABC-O-Matics.....that is awesome washer though congrats on yet another great find.
 

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