I get ahead of myself since every new Maytag I intent to keep immediately gets new belts, carriage rollers and springs (not applicable on this model), pump lubed, damper pads lubed, new injector sock (not applicable on this model), a hose extension on injectors prior to 1966, plus whatever needs attention.
1959 Maytag
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riverrat
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I'm the repairman
Hello group, thanks for responses to Riverrat's concerns about her washer, I'm Peter, I'll be maintaining these for quite a few more years hopefully. I've replaced both belts with new maytag belts so I don't believe it's a belt noise, they are in like new condition. My ear, (not real reliable) says its coming from the bottom radial? bearing area but could just as easily be coming from the bottom of the tub. Its what I call... uuurrrrk uuurrrrkk urrrrkkk starting out with the spin and pumpout, keeping pace with the rpms and fading as it gets to full rpm. it did it with just water load while I was testing it. For the first investigation of the noise I removed the front panel and investigated the bottom bearing arraingement, removed and reassembled, the bearing is not obvioiusly washed out, with not too much play in it.
Spray lithium grease, under rubber deflector and on top of lower unit initially eliminated the noise but it is returning after a couple dozen loads, not with just water right now, but under loaded spin it still there but not as bad. I'm currently looking at the exploded parts diagrams and maintainence manual exerpts, yes the main stem and tub bearing don't look like fun. I need to find and lubricate the pads someone was speaking of next. thanks, I'll be in touch, Peter
Hello group, thanks for responses to Riverrat's concerns about her washer, I'm Peter, I'll be maintaining these for quite a few more years hopefully. I've replaced both belts with new maytag belts so I don't believe it's a belt noise, they are in like new condition. My ear, (not real reliable) says its coming from the bottom radial? bearing area but could just as easily be coming from the bottom of the tub. Its what I call... uuurrrrk uuurrrrkk urrrrkkk starting out with the spin and pumpout, keeping pace with the rpms and fading as it gets to full rpm. it did it with just water load while I was testing it. For the first investigation of the noise I removed the front panel and investigated the bottom bearing arraingement, removed and reassembled, the bearing is not obvioiusly washed out, with not too much play in it.
Spray lithium grease, under rubber deflector and on top of lower unit initially eliminated the noise but it is returning after a couple dozen loads, not with just water right now, but under loaded spin it still there but not as bad. I'm currently looking at the exploded parts diagrams and maintainence manual exerpts, yes the main stem and tub bearing don't look like fun. I need to find and lubricate the pads someone was speaking of next. thanks, I'll be in touch, Peter
There's 2 bearings at the bottom of the transmission stalk. 200835 is the pulley bearing which only operates during agitation, it's out of the equation during the spin cycle. 200720 bearing is the spin bearing located in the brake package. The brake package must be removed to inspect/replace. I've never heard a spin bearing squeak, they always rumble like an express train when they fail. I'm still holding firm on damper pads.
The damper pads on pre 1966 washers were lubricated with Maytag transmission oil. 80/90 gear oil will work as a replacement and is far cheaper that paying Whirlpool $25 for a 1 quart and 2 ounces of transmission oil just to lube the damper pads. Squeaks like the one in the video almost always point to metal on metal contact. The slightest bit of gouging renders the damper useless. Maytag quit using that damper assembly in 1965 and discontinued it's availability in the very early 2000's. You're basically up a creek finding another one besides locating another pre 1966 machine with a good damper that isn't trashed from lack of maintenance. This is another prime example why it's a horrible idea to put a very old machine into daily service without a complete tear down and rebuild.
The damper pads on pre 1966 washers were lubricated with Maytag transmission oil. 80/90 gear oil will work as a replacement and is far cheaper that paying Whirlpool $25 for a 1 quart and 2 ounces of transmission oil just to lube the damper pads. Squeaks like the one in the video almost always point to metal on metal contact. The slightest bit of gouging renders the damper useless. Maytag quit using that damper assembly in 1965 and discontinued it's availability in the very early 2000's. You're basically up a creek finding another one besides locating another pre 1966 machine with a good damper that isn't trashed from lack of maintenance. This is another prime example why it's a horrible idea to put a very old machine into daily service without a complete tear down and rebuild.
riverrat
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damper pads
Well I have no exploded parts diagrams yet to look at, so I'm not sure right now where or what the damper pads look like or are located... I assume I might be able to identify them once i remove the front panel and start looking once again... I agree that it dosent really sound like any belt or bearing squall that Ive heard before, like you suggest it sounds like plastic or rubber urrrk urrrrk. Are they part of the tub stablization during spin or what...
Well I have no exploded parts diagrams yet to look at, so I'm not sure right now where or what the damper pads look like or are located... I assume I might be able to identify them once i remove the front panel and start looking once again... I agree that it dosent really sound like any belt or bearing squall that Ive heard before, like you suggest it sounds like plastic or rubber urrrk urrrrk. Are they part of the tub stablization during spin or what...
good-shepherd
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no exploded parts diagrams yet to look at,
Damper pads photos and how to get at them:
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?22830
Damper pads photos and how to get at them:
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?22830
