I've been very bad!

[stan]

Hi Dear

Thought I stop by and see how your doing with the new baby.
The oil that your speaking of is often times gear oil that has seeped out of the weep hole on the right angle drive. If you run you hand over the top over the right angle drive you feel a raised spot.. This is the weep hole. I'd clean things up and don't be concerned about it unless you find a puddle on the floor! Don't think you will.
Other than that, have you washed a load yet?

 

[launderess]

Hello Stan!

How sweet of you to inquire, people are so kind..

No, no maiden wash just yet. Have been busy with other things so haven't given much time to the Maytag.

Did gussie up the old girl by getting at the rollers. Couldn't get the pin on left side out so had to be contented with lifting the right so as to clean things out and put a touch of "center seal grease" on the bearings. Know some use oil but the repair manual said "grease" so that is what one used. Also applied a coat to the agitator shaft so as to prevent another stuck agitator event.

Other than that got out my can of vintage "Easy On" liquid glass and metal cleaner/wax (think Jubilee)and went to town. Did wash the old girl down with a bucket of hot water with a bit of dish soap and ammonia, which left a very nice shine. However wanted the protection of a wax to help keep any (more) rusting down.

My copy of Maytag wringer manual (blue cover) suggests waxing these machines about every year or so. Methinks as with a car the light coating of wax helps water bead up and protects the finish.