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

[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

 

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

The Maytag A806 and DE806 were in the basement of an old Victorian house in Red Lion, PA. The house had been closed up for decades and was in rough shape. The guy who bought it recently believes the machines have not been touched in about 20 years. And they certainly look it. Heavy grime...

www.automaticwasher.org

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