1971 Maytag Porta-Washer M0D. A50

[Ultramatic]

Because of a remodel, the SQ has been sidelined.

 

 

So I decided to press the A50 into service, and low and behold, the diverter valve is busted. The flapper rod just corroded away.

 

Part numbers WP204313, WP201168 or WP200806. And of course these parts are no longer available. I'm going to have to use the laundry room machines downstairs until the SQ is reconnected.

 

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[wiskybill]

Louis... try this

Check the link. I would call to verify.

There is a branch here in Canton and I have had good service from them.

https://www.vvapplianceparts.com/search

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Hey Bill thanks! However they do not have the part. But, as luck would have it I found it, NOS on ebay.

 

 

 

[wiskybill]

Super!!

I know firsthand that it's always a challenge to find obsolete parts.

Happy washing!

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Thanks Bill! Hope all is good with you!

 

 

[bpetersxx]

uh oh mine did this too

had to have it upstreet to fix it

 

[Ultramatic]

The A50 has developed bad shaking while I use the spinner. It's not from unbalanced loads. It starts off banging and walking all over the place, I have to hold it down, then it calms down after a bit, but still is making a racket. I have no idea what kind of suspension it uses, and if it's worn, or perhaps broken.