A Maytag A-806 and a DE-806 Matched Set!

[Ultramatic]

Thanks Ben!

 

 

I've decided to do the following:

 

A) Switch to a 50 cycle motor pulley and set of 50 cycle belts if available. If not, I'll  

put on new belts.


B) Install the Load Sensor agitator.

C) Switch to the WP inlet valve.

D) Rebuild the motor glide.

 

The transmission if working properly, I will leave be for now. And this is assuming the washer is working correctly at it's maiden wash.

 

As for the dryer, I have not made the 220 volt installation yet, so I have no idea if ultimately it will be true 220 service or 208V.

 

 

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[robbinsandmyers]

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Thanks I wasnt sure which models have that feature. I'll keep crossing my fingers a clean one comes my way.

 

[Ultramatic]

John

 

 

I forgot to mention, the 808's had lighted panels too. They replaced the 806's from 1974 onward to 1980 I believe.

 

[robbinsandmyers]

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I Googled what the A906 looked like and saw it was the push button model so thats out lol. I think its gonna be the 806 or 808 hopefully in the near future. Thanks for the help.

 

[goatfarmer]

yeah, you won't find many 906's these days.....

 

[combo52]

Boosting The Performance Of A MT DC Washer

Changing the trans oil to a new more modern oil is differently a good idea if you are keeping the old style Pittman trans, but doing so does nothing about the poor turnover these bigger tub washers are know for and the barely over 600 RPM spin speed.

 

The 50 cycle motor pulleys are getting scarce but can easily be made by a local machinist, getting the correct belts is actually the harder part of the upgrade.

 

John L.

 

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<h1 id="title" class="a-size-large a-spacing-none"><span id="productTitle" class="a-size-large"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Berkel 01-402375-00119 MOTOR PULLEY 50HZ (01-402375-00119) </span> </span></h1>
 

<span class="a-size-large"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I this the pulley being referred to?</span></span>

 

[gansky1]

Thanks for the tip on the oil, Cory, I'm doing my 806 this summer and will try it.

The Load Sensor agitator may not be a worthwhile effort if you aren't increasing the agitation speed, the smaller fins on the Load Sensor won't move much at the 63 OPM of the Pittman transmission.

I looked for the 50HZ pulley & belt set a few years ago and came up dry at every turn. I ordered a set probably 10-12 years ago when they were still available from Maytag but it's not surprising they're all gone now. You really will love the 806, it is the pinnacle of Maytag, mine get used (factory specs) every week.

 

[yogitunes]

50hz setup....doubtful, but Partstore.com has it listed as out of stock until 3/24/18

pulley part number......Y202496 OR 2-2496, 202496

drive belt..............6 2119480....Maytag belt OR 2-11948, 211948

pump belt...............Q 62149 EB....from the Mansfield Prod Co OR 2-11451, 211451, 5303261155

the pump belt looks to be about 1/4" bigger than the original.....the original may work if you slid the pump all the way to the left.....when I get a chance, I will see if it works...no sense in buying another if it works....

the regular powerfin with this setup kicks ass.....

of course there is a powerfin from an orbital transmission that will work...

the ultimate would be the Load Sensor, to handle any size load

 

[cadman]

John, right, no real advantage to spin speed, I use a separate spinner for that.

BUT, when laundry day comes around and I fire up my 3 806's to tackle the work, the improvement in turnover on my turquoise tag is like NIGHT AND DAY compared to the others. No more slow roll or swish-swash.

I've shot videos previously on this, need to get them uploaded for others. The only downside is that it's been strongly 'hinted' that I convert the other two!

 

[stevet]

50hz pulley??

Is that Berkel pulley really the correct pulley for a Maytag Washer? That comes from a Berkel Slicer and It is available thru your local Hobart office!

 

[ken]

Maytag with 50hz pulley

Video from our own Swestoyz

Load sensing agitator shown at end of vid.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Video description:</span>

Ever wondered what a Hot Rodded washer would wash like?

Well here we go! A 1962 Maytag A700S, fitted with the guts of a 1971 Big Tub Maytag A806, along with a 50hz pulley and belt set-up. Watch and be amazed - and look for the surprise winning combination at the end!

(I bare no responsibility if you cause damage or break your washing machine performing a similar task. After all - when you Hot Rod something, expect something to break!)




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[Ultramatic]

 

 

See, this is exactly what I would be worried about. Undo wear and tear on the other components of the washer with 50 cycle set up.

 

[combo52]

Speeding Up A Maytag Washer 15%

With a 50 cycle pulley has never caused a failure of any part that I have heard of.

 

That said I DO NOT recommend using the 50 cycle pulley with the older Pittman transmission and the orignal power-fin agitator. The PFA was proven to be the only agitator that actually will damage clothing in one washing in CRs tests, this agitator has fins that extend too far in the narrow MT wash basket, there fore speeding it up is not likley good for your clothing even though it will not hurt any washer components.

 

We have been using a Load-Sensor agitator with the short stroke orbital transmission in our A806 at the museum for years and this is a very good combination.

 

John L.

 

[realvanman]

Power Fin Agitator

Is this a PFA? I used to run this machine on low speed, but now I have a stuck contact set and can only run on high. I do believe that it is rough on the clothes, and already appears to have claimed one of my wife's bras. One more project to add to the mountain lol.

Keith

http://https//m.youtube.com/watch?v=xxlBKg52G6M

 

[kenwashesmonday]

I have a 1972 Maytag A606, it's just like the A806 but with a few less bells and whistles. I find it's performance to be all-around excellent. It washes well, it turns the clothes over well, it extracts well, my clothes hold up well, and, of course, it's the most durable automatic washing machine ever made by anyone.

As for washing bras, they need to be put in a lingerie wash bag before being placed into any top-loading washer.

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Well I have the 806s. They're safe and sound in Martins garage. More to come.

 

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

They're finally in Brooklyn. Still in the truck, I'll bring them up tomorrow.

Here are some pictures taken at Martin's earlier today:

 



 

We ran it without water, the panel light works, the spin works and tub brakes smoothly. John (Combo52) after examining the washer and dryer said they would need very little to bring them back into service.

 



 



 

The dryer was hard wired, so the cord was cut. No way to check it at the moment, supposedly it works.

 





 

Brooklyn bound!

 



 

 

 

[good-shepherd]

short stroke orbital transmission in our A806

Yeah, but unfortunately retrofitting the A806 you lose that soothing "woo-woo" agitation sound the long stroke helical trans is know for.

Sort of like putting a modern Hemi engine in a vintage Hemi Cuda.

Technically, it's still Hemi (Maytag) powered and runs great but a big part of the nostalgic value is lost.

 

[Ultramatic]

My mistake...

 

 

The A806 is not a suds saver model.

 

[swestoyz]

Congrats!

The lack of oil spray on the bottom side of the washer is a good sign! Clean these two up and hit up the attention list that a few of us have offered and you'll have a nice set of daily drivers on your hands.

Ben

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Thanks Ben, I am really happy to have them. And a set no less!

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Continuation of the Maytag series:

 

From the Cellar to the 19th Floor: The Maytag's New Home P1

 

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