A806 washer Installed new tub bearing & seal - spin cycle is off balance ???

[wakman]

Hello All
Thank you for all posts relating to replacing tub bearing and seal on old (1979) A806 Washer with a pitman style transmission
Finally got it all put back together after a year of on and off working on it

Its now sitting beside its sister (1979) Dryer -= great matching pair again

Did a dry spin to seat carbon ring

Then i did a test run fill the tub (small) (empty no clothes) and ran it
Agitator seems to work fine

When it goes into a full spin to empty the tub
Machine seems not balance and whole washer is wobbling

Do i need to balance the tub ? -

Concerned

Bill

 

[qsd-dan]

Do i need to balance the tub ? -

Yes.

Every write-up and YouTube video I've seen fails to mention centering the inner tub before further assembly. They just slap the inner tub in and crank down on the tub nut. This step is critical for maximum life out of the tub bearing and damper pads. It also affects spin performance, especially during the spin spray rinse.

Remove the top tub cover. Tape down the lid to keep the lid switch from tripping and lift the entire top up and hinge it back (after removing the 2 bolts and bleach hose if you haven't done so already). Select the spin cycle and watch the balance of the inner tub in relation to the outer. When adjusted correctly, the inner tub should spin up smoothly with no wobble. If not, loosen the lock nut and reposition the tub. Keep at it until the inner tub runs perfectly balanced. Some tub are pickier than others. I have had few that took me 30 minutes until I got the results I was looking for. One tub was so far off, I glued sticky tire weights to the imbalanced side. Must have been balanced on a Monday or Friday.

 

[eurekastar]

Yes, balancing the spin basket requires some trial and error.  The service manual also has a procedure fore making sure the tub springs have the correct tension in relation to each other.  I'll see if I can't find it and post. 

 

[eurekastar]

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[hobbyapocalypse]

Is the 1/2 pound weight supposed to stay in place over the counterweight after a full speed spin and stop? If you did this procedure what did you use for a weight? My first thought was maybe a damp towel would work.

 

[qsd-dan]

The instructions eurekastar posted is for centering the outer tub to the cabinet. My post is instructions for centering the inner tub to the outer tub. Both are equally important for proper spin.

 

[marks]

I found that if you put a level on the tub and have someone hold it while you tighten the tub nut (hit the tool with a small sledge hammer a few times) it works perfectly every time. Just make sure the springs have equal tension again if you undid the eye bolts in the base.

 

[wakman]

the critical missing step !!

Yes, i was following 3 videos and detailed instructions from redcarpetdrew

Have not moved the eye bolts/spring tension on outer drum at all

So this weekend, i take a few steps back and balance the inner drum
Like the idea of a level on the drum and then tighten ? from Marks in Tucker, GA

Great tips - will get it working soon

Thanks

 

[eurekastar]

will get it working soon

For me, part of the fun is problem solving and figuring things out.  The members of this forum have a wealth of skill and knowledge.  They've helped me out a lot!  Have fun and best of luck!

 

[wakman]

A806 Maytag washer - balanced inner tub with level

Hello All

Today -i finally accessed the inner tub again, to level it

Took a level to the inner tub and outer tub
Levelled both
In a test spin, the whole A806 washer doesn't vibrate anymore - GOOD !!

However, while in the test spin, the outer tub which is riding on the spring tensioners - is moving somewhat -while inner tub is spinning

Is this normal for the outer tub to move
How much, if any movement, is allowed for the outer tub - while in spin mode ??

Hoping i'm close to completing this rebuild soon

Bill

 

[good-shepherd]

Is this normal for the outer tub to move

Yes.

Did you lubricate the damper pads?

 

[wakman]

damper pad lube

No did not lube damper pad

I'm reading that i set the drive pulley onto a 4x4 under the washer
That allows access to the damper pad

Says to lube with silicone - ???

Correct ??

 

[good-shepherd]

Says to lube with silicone

Yes, silicone grease is best. Might help to cut down on the shaking.

Lubing the damper pads on a Maytag Dependable Care washer. A How To.

Since I had to do one in the field, I'd thought I'd share the process to let people see how it's done and how easy it is, thereby saving you the heartache of a destroyed damper.. Here goes! In the field, there isn't always room to spread out but there is more than enough room here to get it done.

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