With the spacer, snap ring and phenolic washer removed, the rubber O ring is exposed. This one is as hard as a rock from age and heat and will need to be replaced.
DG906 Work Finally Begins
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Here's the O ring at the other end of the shaft, also hardened and needing replacement. This picture was taken after everything had been cleaned up. I didn't look like this when I pulled the drum. Fortunately, the bearing surface is still in good condition and will just need fresh lube prior to reassembly.
Unfortunately, the carbon brush holder was more delicate than it looked. When I tried to lift the brush to clear the felt during the drum removal, it came apart. In hindsight I should have just removed it prior to pulling the drum, but the way it looks here in this photo, it might not have survived that either. Thankfully the appliance shop down the street has new ones in stock, so I'm not that worried about this little setback.
Ballast bulb?
This is how it sits now, waiting for a few more parts to arrive before I can begin reassembly. I do have a question though. The light bulb seen sitting at the right hand edge of the base plate is labeled "ballast" on the top. What is the point of this beyond lighting the drum? Is there something special about this bulb that will make it difficult to find?
This is how it sits now, waiting for a few more parts to arrive before I can begin reassembly. I do have a question though. The light bulb seen sitting at the right hand edge of the base plate is labeled "ballast" on the top. What is the point of this beyond lighting the drum? Is there something special about this bulb that will make it difficult to find?
Ballast bulbs were used in conjunction with the UV-ozone lamps.Is there a UV-ozone bulb in the dryer?The ballast bulb was a low cost alternative to the iron core or transformer type ballast.
Hi Rex
No, there's no ozone bulb in the dryer or even a place to put one. Do you suppose someone just put the wrong bulb in this socket? The parts manual calls for an ordinary 40 watt appliance bulb.
No, there's no ozone bulb in the dryer or even a place to put one. Do you suppose someone just put the wrong bulb in this socket? The parts manual calls for an ordinary 40 watt appliance bulb.
The parts manual calls for an ordinary 40 watt appliance bul
Yup, that's it.
Have the brush and spring in a safe place? Those get lost/damaged really easy. Nearly impossible to locate new ones too.
Don't forget to soak the wickings real good with turbine oil for the main drum bushings.
Looking good!
Yup, that's it.
Have the brush and spring in a safe place? Those get lost/damaged really easy. Nearly impossible to locate new ones too.
Don't forget to soak the wickings real good with turbine oil for the main drum bushings.
Looking good!
Yes,someone did put in the wrong bulb if the machine doesn't have a UV bulb.
Bulbs aside-beautiful restore job!!
mrb627
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Agreed!
An amazing restoration. Will be a great dryer when finished.
Malcolm
An amazing restoration. Will be a great dryer when finished.
Malcolm
Ballast Drum light Bulb
That bulb was probably original to the dryer, as already mentioned a 40 watt appliance bulb is the same thing and at one time almost all 40 watt appliance bulbs were labeled as ballast bulbs. Some earlier MT dryers did have an ozone lamp that this drum light would have been wired in series with. The pink 1958 gas HOH dryer that we restored about two years ago had both lamps, this was the one I converted to electric ignition like Ricker did with one of his rebuilds.
That bulb was probably original to the dryer, as already mentioned a 40 watt appliance bulb is the same thing and at one time almost all 40 watt appliance bulbs were labeled as ballast bulbs. Some earlier MT dryers did have an ozone lamp that this drum light would have been wired in series with. The pink 1958 gas HOH dryer that we restored about two years ago had both lamps, this was the one I converted to electric ignition like Ricker did with one of his rebuilds.
Ballast Drum light Bulb
That bulb was probably original to the dryer, as already mentioned a 40 watt appliance bulb is the same thing and at one time almost all 40 watt appliance bulbs were labeled as ballast bulbs. Some earlier MT dryers did have an ozone lamp that this drum light would have been wired in series with. The pink 1958 gas HOH dryer that we restored about two years ago had both lamps, this was the one I converted to electric ignition like Ricker did with one of his rebuilds.
That bulb was probably original to the dryer, as already mentioned a 40 watt appliance bulb is the same thing and at one time almost all 40 watt appliance bulbs were labeled as ballast bulbs. Some earlier MT dryers did have an ozone lamp that this drum light would have been wired in series with. The pink 1958 gas HOH dryer that we restored about two years ago had both lamps, this was the one I converted to electric ignition like Ricker did with one of his rebuilds.
Finally a little progress.
Corrosion on the dryer's drum cover and mixing chamber brought things to a screeching halt as the perfectionist in me couldn't simply let it go. The parts are finally back from the galvanizer and just need a little dressing up to be used. I went ahead and had the same parts done for my DG701 as well. Now work can finally resume.[this post was last edited: 4/13/2013-01:05]
Corrosion on the dryer's drum cover and mixing chamber brought things to a screeching halt as the perfectionist in me couldn't simply let it go. The parts are finally back from the galvanizer and just need a little dressing up to be used. I went ahead and had the same parts done for my DG701 as well. Now work can finally resume.[this post was last edited: 4/13/2013-01:05]
beekeyknee
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David,
That looks really nice. I've never had anything re-galvanized. Where do you get it done?
I was considering doing what John (combo52) did last summer. See link below.
What would be best, guys? I think the paint idea John did might be best for electrics and probably cheaper.
Brian
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That looks really nice. I've never had anything re-galvanized. Where do you get it done?
I was considering doing what John (combo52) did last summer. See link below.
What would be best, guys? I think the paint idea John did might be best for electrics and probably cheaper.
Brian
The Maytag CDE750 Halo-Of Heat Dryer Comes Back To Life
A month or so ago I finely put he MT dryer back together that matches the CA900 that I finished a year or so ago, pictures to follow.
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You people are amazing.
I think there should be a vintage washer convention like the vintage car people have where all you brillian people who actually know how to DO things like this can give seminars. I would gladly pay to attend.
I think there should be a vintage washer convention like the vintage car people have where all you brillian people who actually know how to DO things like this can give seminars. I would gladly pay to attend.
Hi Brian - There's an outfit here in Los Angeles called Apex Galvanizing that did the work for me. Back in the old days(thirty years ago) there were quite a few places here that did this sort of thing, but with all the outsourcing of manufacturing that's gone on since then, Apex is just about the last one still operating. There are still a lot of places that will do zinc electroplating, but electroplating lays down a much thinner layer of material. Too thin in fact for this sort of application.
As far as painting the drum cover on the electric version goes, I think you're absolutely right. John's method of painting is likely the best bet. But on the gas versions, the end cover and mixing chamber exist in what can only be described as a hostile environment. Especially if the felt drum seal or the rubber door gasket should begin to deteriorate, which seriously reduces the volume of airflow through the combustion cone, the mixing chamber and the drum cover, while simultaneously raising the temperatures they're subjected to. So I figured to do it correctly, I had to go with hot dip galvanizing.
And Ken - Thanks for the compliment, though I must confess, as I blunder my way through life I seldom (if ever) feel very brilliant. But I appreciate the sentiment.
Here the parts have been placed on a cart and are being taken away to be stripped of old zinc and any corrosion.
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As far as painting the drum cover on the electric version goes, I think you're absolutely right. John's method of painting is likely the best bet. But on the gas versions, the end cover and mixing chamber exist in what can only be described as a hostile environment. Especially if the felt drum seal or the rubber door gasket should begin to deteriorate, which seriously reduces the volume of airflow through the combustion cone, the mixing chamber and the drum cover, while simultaneously raising the temperatures they're subjected to. So I figured to do it correctly, I had to go with hot dip galvanizing.
And Ken - Thanks for the compliment, though I must confess, as I blunder my way through life I seldom (if ever) feel very brilliant. But I appreciate the sentiment.
Here the parts have been placed on a cart and are being taken away to be stripped of old zinc and any corrosion.
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Wow David, those look brand new! Oh, wait... they ARE brand new!
As for your brilliance, I can say from personal experience, that you are A LOT more brilliant than you give youself credit for!
Great work David!
Kevin
I spent another few hours at my folks house this afternoon working on the dryer, so there's a little more progress to report. Some of you may recall that the washer this dryer is being paired with is Harvest Gold, so I'll give you just one guess what's about to happen here.
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Waiting and waiting...
Fingers taping..... waiting impatiently for more photos.......
tap tap tap tap.....
Fingers taping..... waiting impatiently for more photos.......
tap tap tap tap.....
It was pretty easy to figure out, so I'm sure you all guessed correctly. The transfer was very easy. Maytag made it simple by making the two top panels identical with the exception of one small hole that isn't used for anything. Both top panels are in excellent shape overall, but I have to admit that I like the look of the white one better, so it'll be placed in storage for the inevitable day when things get switched back. In the mean time my mom will have the use of a Harvest Gold DG906 that matches her washer. I know this will upset some of the purists out there, but bear in mind that with the preservation of the original cabinet, no permanent harm has been done.
By the way, can anyone tell me if this model was actually made in Harvest Gold? It may sound like a dumb question, but I honestly don't have a clue.
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By the way, can anyone tell me if this model was actually made in Harvest Gold? It may sound like a dumb question, but I honestly don't have a clue.
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