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Hi Bob,

That machine looks like it's in really good shape inside and out. Looks like it has that "pinging" spin solenoid as well! My '55 has the loud "klunker" instead and was the same way when I got it with all of the dust and schmutz...the greasy mess under the machine took a putty knife to scrape off, but it really cleaned up well in the end and there was hardly any rust on the dusty parts!

Very interesting about the pump string; I'm curious as to how that works as well. From the pictures, the pump looks like it's in awesome shape!

Keep us posted!
 
progress report

Today I found that the timer motor has open windings. Lucky for me I happened to have a spare Bendix timer here from around the same vintage, and it yielded a good motor of compatibility. Looks slightly different that the original, but fits and works fine. Whew!~ That would have been a bummer to get the cabinet all back on only to have a doa timer. Now it ZIPS along smartly every 30 seconds with a staccato zzzztttt. Hurray!

I have the pump all back together and on the washer, and even have all 4 foot pads on again, and a new belt which I had here on the ol' green maytag 606 in storage (parts machine).

I have the AMP almost installed, with drain hose on, fill hoses (new ones) on, and power cord ready to plug in the outlet. Tomorrow should be the day it wakes up from it's coma.

I also cleaned on it all day today, and it's looking really fabulous now. Orange Goop waterless hand cleaner with a toothbrush and a rag works miracles.

Bob
 
Maytag Gas dryer

FilterFlo, before Halo of Heat design, all Maytag gas dryers had electric ignition, no pilot. Your dryer could have a bad coil in the gas valve. Enjoy your electric one.

Bob, Contratulations. Once you get all of the lid switch bypass set up, you should try one of the Power Fin agitators in the AMP.
 
lid switch by-pass

Can you 'splain how that's done? I'd be interested.

Just now I'm gonna have a look at the inside of the lid (mercury switch assembly) in case it neeeds dusting, then clean and wax the cabinet outside in the sun today, and put it back on the machine later, hopefully!~

I think it's gonna behave - but we have to all keep fingers crossed that the motor and transmission parts will work as is, as well as the inlet valve. All I did was clean around the outside of these components, leaving well enough alone, and hoping that if it ain't broke, I won't have to fix it immediately.

Anybody that can think of any other words of wisdom as to things I should attend to before starting up this old machine, please let me know.

Thanks.

Bob
 
rainbow

outside washing the cabinet with bon ami in the sun...running the water hose a beautiful rainbow appeared 'round the shoulders of the AMP. ...couldn't get a photo, but you can believe me. It's nice outside.

I'm gonna apply a bit of paint (white rustoleum) here and there very sparingly then wax the cabinet in a couple of hours. This can always be re-done, but at least it'll seal up any exposed metal in the mean time. Mainly the original paint is in excellent condition.
 
Bob, I just soldered a jumper wire to the mercury switch when I rebuilt the 58 Maytag. There were two mercury switches inside that lid. The other switch was for the tub light, so I did not jump that one. The wiring was "crunchy" for the tub light switch, so I did make a new harness for that.
 
by-pass surgery

It seems to me that a fella would have to add something like a pressure switch elsewhere if one by-passes the mercury switch that tips via the chrome float.

I could possibly see by-passing the one which feels if the lid is shut.

Anyway...those 2 little screws between me and the inside of the lid do not wish to budge. So, later I'm going to just try it with blind faith and see how it goes.

I feel SO like an expectant father. Will it leak? Will it sound smooth, or squeak to high heavens. Do the motor be workin' correctly, or is a cloud of smoke in my near future.

Stay tuned.

Mom digs it, by the way.

and snowball says to tell you all meow too.

Bob
 
The moment of truth.

It's that moment when the whole world stands still, you hold your breath, and you turn that knob. I was like that with my Magnavox. I turned the knob to "reject". The platter slowly accelerated as I watched the needle feel for the record, but it was that defining moment when the first drum beats of "Lay Your Hands On Me" by Bon Jovi started eminating from the speakers. Ahhhh! Breathe! Relax! It works!

I'm saying my prayers for you Bob that all will be good when you pull the timer knob out for the first time.
 
Sorry, my bad!!

Sorry Bob, I forgot the early Maytags had the float switch. I thought we were talking about a lid switch.
 
well...

well...it LOOKS good anyway...

..seems to me that it needs a serious repair...I'd say prolly torque spring...

What it did was fill until overfilling without shutting off...so then I advanced the timer in to dry and it proceeded to pump out and drain about half the water in the tub...now it just seems to want to agitate...so..

It ain't in a coma, but it's not enjoying perfect health either...

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Wow, Bob ... that cabinet is VERY nice!! That machine looks new!!

Too bad about the "problems". Is the timer OK? I know it's working, but do you suppose it's not advancing properly? Just a thought.

I had the same problem with the overfilling on my 101P; it was the water valve ... it wouldn't shut off!!

Geoff
 
water valve...timer...

well...the timer advances fine all throughout the cycle as soon as you turn it past where it expects to fill.

And the water inlet valve stop letting water in the moment you unplug the machine or turn the timer.

I'm thinking maybe Austin hit it on the head when he said turn the T-key. I don't know how to do that, but I do know that the T-key engages the torque spring to the spin tube...somethin's wrong with that, I'm pretty sure.

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reason to convene

I look on this as a reason to invite experts into my home for the good of the Maytag.

Somebody knows through experience how to deal with this machine. Will those folks please consider coming to the D.C. area for a convention focused on repairing my AMP?

I bailed it out, by the way...so it's at parade rest until further assistances become available.

Thanks. Let me know. Everybody's welcome & invited.

Bob

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