A806 A702 Project

[Sudster]

SAVE THAT THOUGHT !!!

Why not wait  to answer when I show the finished product in a few days. It may not have theatrical  orchestra's or be perfect, But I suspect it should be worthy of a re badge . If you or others think the original shell is required for a full restoration- I will understand, but then, why save the badge if you can never get full perfection back? Coming soon

 

[swestoyz]

why save the badge

It's been a tradition of mine to save the model tag from a scrapped out appliance as the last thing to snag. It's something I look forward adding to the collection of tags each time I bring home something to part out.

You've accomplished a lot with your washer - we are all looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Ben

 

[lorainfurniture]

I’m digging the paint job

 

[Sudster]

Thanks Eugene

 

[Sudster]

99.9%

I just turned 60 and it seems as though it takes me all day to accomplish 2 things .

 

I rebuilt the injector assy. with all new parts & hoses. That black is not silicone it's the KBS rust paint .

 

[Sudster]

Now this is homemade but it worked out great. I used some 1-1/4 aluminum angle and lamp parts from Lowe's. I soldered and used heat shrink for a harness and used a 3m epoxy that I had along with a 25w bulb. I changed out the lid switch for the correct part . The tub pic was taken in the dark.

 

[Sudster]

Only a couple things left  but I need a quality drain hose. What are my options? I don't care for the cheap ribbed kind. Opinions please!

 

[combo52]

Looking Good, posts 43-45

The tub light idea works well, It might be interesting to find an LED bulb that would give a whiter light which would be impressive with the white tub and turquoise agitator.

 

For drain hoses I always liked WPs black rubber hoses, The best ones were the real rubber Norge or SQ Commercial TL washer drain hoses, they were really good quality heaver rubber and looked most like MTs original hoses but were much better rubber than MT used.

 

 [ Maytag did not use very high quality rubber and plastic [ and lubricants ] in the 60s-the 80s ]

 

John L.

 

[goatfarmer]

Great job! Congratulations!

 

[eurekastar]

I hope you'll upload a video to YouTube so we can see that beauty in action!

 

[Ultramatic]

Stunning work.

 

 

Congratulations!

 

[Sudster]

Thank You ALL !! I will post  a YouTube video in the next few days and provide a link here. Joe

 

[Sudster]

Last pics of 806

 I have ran 4 loads and not one leak or squeak, I am working on someone to help with the video . Here are the last pictures of the 806 

 

1 believe placing the harness in wire loom should be the norm on these old machines, And John--I changed to an LED tub bulb and it made a big difference in Lumens and heat-Thank you !

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[Sudster]

last pics

Although the bleach injection is rigged,It works well without back up or leakage. That's sloppy of me to leave silicone grease on the tub . I used it on the new top tub seal. Yes there is plenty of tubing with enough fall for spin and out of balance spin, You'll notice the bleach tank elbow is practically facing you.

 

[Sudster]

Last pics of 806

It turned out pretty well,Not perfect,But I am happy--The Turquoise A702 is next and I will name it Benny in honor of you know who. It will be very entertaining. --Thanks to Robert for the knowledge and the access to it !!

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[repairguy]

Good job! That Maytag will be around for another 50 years.

 

[casciomichael]

That machine looks great. In regards to the tub light, did you punch a hole in the tub at the 3 oclock position for the light to pass through? Also what is the part number for the double pole switch?

Thanks!
Michael

 

[robbinsandmyers]

I would love to see a video so I could hear what a fresh new Newton trans sounds like. Or doesnt sound like LOL

 

[Sudster]

Michael ,

 

            No hole at all. After the front top bolts are removed the entire top assembly is raised  and you will see the clear lens on the top drum . The light is attached to the top underside lid shining DOWN . The light does not rotate nor does the top or cover. The inner tub spins.

 

John--I will get the video up soon and the transmission sounds a little quieter than my old A310 but not much. I love that unique sound they all make. If you watch a few on YouTube they are all perfection, IMPO- I wish we made stuff that lasted 30 to 50 years these days.

 

[sprog]

Wiring the light

Joseph,
Thanks for sharing your workflow! Excellent work! Can you share any insights regarding the tub light wiring mod.? I'll be rebuilding the transmission of my a806 (see Post# 1073856) and figure while it's all apart, why not add a light? In my scenario, I was contemplating LEDs and a relay (which may be overkill). Your solution looks more elegant.
Cheers,
Chris