1960 Maytag Washer transmission needed

[wendystevens]

Could anyone help me locate a working transmission for the washer shown in the picture. I have the receipt where it was purchased in late 1959, so Im assuming a 1960 model? Any help is greatly appreciated. Wendy

 

[maytag85]

A donor Maytag from the early 1980’s with the standard capacity tub will work. In 1966, Maytag introduced the larger deep tub models which use the same transmission BUT have a shorter stem compared to the 1965 and older Maytags with the small standard capacity tub which your Maytag uses.

 

[qsd-dan]

"A donor Maytag from the early 1980’s with the standard capacity tub will work."

The lower stem is too short for the 1966+ standard capacity transmissions. The transmission has to be from 1956-1965.

What's wrong with the original transmission?

 

[maytag85]

Reply #2

Forgot about that, Dan. Could have sworn someone mentioned awhile back that you could use a transmission from a standard capacity Maytag from the early 80’s but again has been awhile.

 

[qsd-dan]

"Could have sworn someone mentioned awhile back that you could use a transmission from a standard capacity Maytag from the early 80’s but again has been awhile."

No worries, that bit of misinformation floated around this site for many years.

 

[tomturbomatic]

You can use the lower part of the original transmission and put the top part of a newer small tub machine on top of it.

 

[lorainfurniture]

What’s wrong with the transmission?

If is just seized or leaking I can rebuild it for you

 

[maytag85]

Reply #4

A little off topic but I think I figured out what was wrong with my email and why I couldn’t reply back to the emails you sent to me since Apple will only let you respond so many times before it won’t let you anymore.

 

[tomturbomatic]

I did not send you any emails.

 

[maytag85]

Reply #8

Just informing Dan what was going on with my email since it wouldn’t let me reply to the emails Dan sent to me a week ago or so.

 

[robbinsandmyers]

I have a working trans from a 1964 A500 standard capacity washer but it will need oil service and new seals. I removed it from a working machine that had a rotted tub and burnt start winding in the motor. $100.00 plus shipping if interested

 

[goatfarmer]

I've always considered putting the vintage cabinet around a newer Maytag inside. Might try that this winter.

 

[wendystevens]

Lorainfurniture

I called the shop and we discussed mailing it to you to fix, so happy! Thank you!