Anyone want an AMP?

[swestoyz]

Item location: Dundalk, MD, United States

"Vintage Maytag Automatic Washing Machine. Very early model of Maytag Automatic Washer. Body in very good shape Has all original hoses, which would need replacing if you're going to use this on a day to day basis. This was my Great-Aunt's and I don't know if it still works or not but it's a great piece in great condition. Definitely a Maytag Collectible Piece It's heavy, bring muscle to move it."

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[Unimatic1140]

That's the very first AMP from 1949.

 

[westytoploader]

Nice, and another AMP with a MINT rust-free lid, YAY! I hope someone saves this. I wonder why this particular machine has a white fill flume instead of the usual black? And since this is an early model, it probably has that "pinging" spin solenoid!

Those hoses will definitely need replacing as they are probably as hard as a ROCK! Interesting that the seller also didn't mention that it will need a new belt, the friction-drive pump is probably stuck and will need to be freed up and primed with very hot water, the T-key will probably need to be turned around, and the spin collar oiled...;-)

--Austin

 

[tomturbomatic]

Go for it, Bob! I hope you win it.

 

[lesto]

Knowing those old maytags as we do, the timer is probably frozen as well. Timers are usually the first thing to die on a Maytag.

 

[veg-o-matic]

That's right in my back yard, as they say. Maybe I'll go for it...

Nope, this should go to the other Bob! Good luck, dude.

veg

 

[bobofhollywood]

AMP AUCTION COMPLETE

I won~!

Hey, Veg...how's about you and I rendezvous and snag this puppy uppy!~

This'll be my first experience with the '49 AMP.
My goal is to take it apart and put it back together successfully, mainly, and less to use it, although I expect I will use it some too once it's back together!

Thanks for the heads up club members. I love this place!~

<hugs>

Bob

 

[appnut]

Congratulations to the "other Bob" from another Bob.

 

[brettsomers]

good going, Hollywood!

 

[filterflo]

Hurray For Hollywood!

 

[launderess]

Ohhhhhhhhh

You beat out "FiftiesFan", you should know better than that! *LOL*

Congrats,

Launderess

 

[swestoyz]

Congrats Bob - what a find! You will have so much fun with this very early AMP ~ enjoy!

Ben

 

[brettsomers]

You beat out

Exactly WHAT are you suggesting, Laundress? (lol)

 

[westytoploader]

Congratulations Bob, like I mentioned last night, you'll LOVE this machine!

 

[bobofhollywood]

out of my car...

Got it home....now if I could just get it out of my car!

I think tomorrow after work I have a buddy who can help me get the AMP out of my 323.

The Maytag's in the Mazda for the night though, resting easily.

It looks WONDERFUL. Even has all the foot pads on it.

The belt looks pretty awful, however. Can any of you guys tell me if that's the same belt as on later maytags, or if the belt for the AMP is going to be a challenge to locate.

Thanks guys and gals for all your support.

Bob

 

[westytoploader]

Hi Bob,

The AMP uses the same transmission belt as the later helical-drive models, and like on the later 'Tags, it's a breeze to put on as well, with that pivoting motor mount! Before testing it with the belt, I would check, lubricate, and prime that friction-drive pump; how's the condition of the cork-covered wheel? If it seems worn, putting a Kirby vacuum belt over it will work great!

Luckily the pump wasn't stuck on mine, and I doubt it will be stuck on yours either, but it was a little stiff to turn. Prime it with very hot tap water and try to squirt some 3-in-1 oil on the impeller shaft. I had to take the wheel off first. Hold a small flathead screwdriver in the center slot and turn the wheel; it should come off easily.

Hope this helps...I also forgot to mention that if it shows no signs of life, replace the cord and it should fire right up!

--Austin

 

[bobofhollywood]

testing 123

Thanks for your suggestions, Austin, I do appreciate them. What's a friction drive pump? Cork wheel? I don't know those things!~

I'll go through and test what I can with a meter, and take things like the pump completely apart for cleaning and lubing, THEN I'll put water or electricity to it, after I think it may work right the first time. I'm not too new to vintage appliances, it's just that I've never worked on an AMP before. I'll need a new drain hose too, no big surprise, but I'm hoping the internal hoses are at least still useable.

I was graceously loaned a service manual for it this evening, too, by our own JeffAdelphi...so I have the secret de-coder ring, actually....Hopefully, I'll have it going like new again soon. It looks original and in beautiful condition for a nearly 60 year old machine.

 

[lightedcontrols]

Austin!

Austin, I'm VERY PROUD of you!!! Mark
Bob, the pump is energized by friction from the back side of the belt! Note how the belt comes off and replace it the same way. Enjoy your new machine!!! Mark

 

[launderess]

Hey Bob

Don't forget the owner's manual:

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