My A806 is working great and not leaking. But this is how it's looking under the agitator. Is it ok to keep using the machine or is urgent surgery required?
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It's beyond surgery, you need a new agitator shaft (good luck with that) and at least an upper sleeve bearing. I'd also take a good strong look at the splines of the agitator for cracks. A rusty agitator of that magnitude is usually from water seeping through the agitator splines via cracks instead of forming an air bubble, as engineered.
Rusty agitator shaft Maytag, a 806
Hi Mark, you can keep using the washer until it fails depending on how much you use it it might work a while but you need another transmission. That’s for sure if you want to rebuild it at some point
This would be a great time to upgrade it to the orbital transmission with a load sensor agitator and a 50 cycle motor pulley. This combination really gets the lead out as they say and you have a washer that will wash a lot more clothing and it’s a lot easier on the clothing a lot of fun too to get it spinning a little faster .
We get a lot of particularly Maytag top load stack machines that are in great shape. I just stripped one the other week that has a transmission that looks like new. We’re usually pulling them out when the washer dampers are shot so we can find a transmission for you if you want to rebuild this at some point. You will need a new seal and mounting stem kit to to go along with a transmission with a good shaft.
I have not found a modulating gas burner for your lady Kenmore dryer yet, keep your eyes out for a 66 through 69 Kenmore gas dryer with soft heat. It would have the right burner usually.
John L
Hi Mark, you can keep using the washer until it fails depending on how much you use it it might work a while but you need another transmission. That’s for sure if you want to rebuild it at some point
This would be a great time to upgrade it to the orbital transmission with a load sensor agitator and a 50 cycle motor pulley. This combination really gets the lead out as they say and you have a washer that will wash a lot more clothing and it’s a lot easier on the clothing a lot of fun too to get it spinning a little faster .
We get a lot of particularly Maytag top load stack machines that are in great shape. I just stripped one the other week that has a transmission that looks like new. We’re usually pulling them out when the washer dampers are shot so we can find a transmission for you if you want to rebuild this at some point. You will need a new seal and mounting stem kit to to go along with a transmission with a good shaft.
I have not found a modulating gas burner for your lady Kenmore dryer yet, keep your eyes out for a 66 through 69 Kenmore gas dryer with soft heat. It would have the right burner usually.
John L
woodjack99
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This looks beyond surgery to me. The first thing I thought upon seeing your picture was "oof." You can definitely continue to use it for now, but once it quits, I don't think it will be an easy repair. A new agitator shaft will most definitely be necessary. I'd say it's almost time to bring it to the Maytag God, aka Eugene at Lorain Furniture/Appliance.
This looks beyond surgery to me. The first thing I thought upon seeing your picture was "oof." You can definitely continue to use it for now, but once it quits, I don't think it will be an easy repair. A new agitator shaft will most definitely be necessary. I'd say it's almost time to bring it to the Maytag God, aka Eugene at Lorain Furniture/Appliance.
Thanks for the replies. This machine will only see very light usage, so I'll keep using it occasionally for now.
I'll keep in mind that it will need a complete overhaul with a new transmission etc. For historical/nostalgic reasons, I'd like to keep this machine running in its original configuration with a pitman transmission and Power-Fin agitator. Finding parts will be a challenge.
John, thank you very much for checking your stock of modulating gas burners. If I'm ever able to acquire one, that will be a fun project!
Mark
I'll keep in mind that it will need a complete overhaul with a new transmission etc. For historical/nostalgic reasons, I'd like to keep this machine running in its original configuration with a pitman transmission and Power-Fin agitator. Finding parts will be a challenge.
John, thank you very much for checking your stock of modulating gas burners. If I'm ever able to acquire one, that will be a fun project!
Mark
From my experience, I just leave things alone. While the machine may perform better with a 50hz pulley, it’ll put more wear and tear on clothing and the machine itself.
The only time I modify things is when I can’t find or locate replacement parts, that’s exactly why I’m in the process of transplanting Mark 18 consoles on my Whirlpools since I’ve had no luck finding a replacement timer for the washer. There could be other ways to fix it but at this point, it’s essentially putting lipstick on a pig and who knows what other issues may arise with the timer.
The only time I modify things is when I can’t find or locate replacement parts, that’s exactly why I’m in the process of transplanting Mark 18 consoles on my Whirlpools since I’ve had no luck finding a replacement timer for the washer. There could be other ways to fix it but at this point, it’s essentially putting lipstick on a pig and who knows what other issues may arise with the timer.
