Are Maycor parts OEM or aftermarket? Thinking of a tub seal kit for my A407. Thanks.
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Maytag came up with the Maycor name for their parts as they bought all the junk brands that put them out of business.
John L.
Maytag came up with the Maycor name for their parts as they bought all the junk brands that put them out of business.
John L.
Awesome thanks. Im going to start gathering parts up before the cold weather to replace the tub bearing and seal on my A407. Someone advised synthetic oil for the trans. Can I just remove the top cover on the trans when the tub is out and muck the slop out and add the new oil?
good-shepherd
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muck the slop out and add the new oil?
Sheese,, no offense but I can't understand why people keep asking about such a sloppy, half-assed way to service a helical Maytag trans.
As mentioned before and clearly shown in service manuals after the outer tub is off the whole trans is easily removed after taking out the stop lug screw and main drive pulley, then one can place it on a work bench, or whatever, and have at it.
Sheese,, no offense but I can't understand why people keep asking about such a sloppy, half-assed way to service a helical Maytag trans.
As mentioned before and clearly shown in service manuals after the outer tub is off the whole trans is easily removed after taking out the stop lug screw and main drive pulley, then one can place it on a work bench, or whatever, and have at it.
An A407 MT Washer does not have the easy to service orbital transmission.
good-sheperd thanks I didnt know that. That sounds like the game plan then. I'll actually try to wash it out with kero or something to get that nasty old stuff out. I was gonna service the trans out of a 500A I parted out but I was told its different so I may just Ebay that one because its a good one.
combo52 isnt it a matter of just removing the top cover and sliding it off the shaft to clean it out and change the oil? I dont have a manual so will be winging it.
Thanks again guys.
combo52 isnt it a matter of just removing the top cover and sliding it off the shaft to clean it out and change the oil? I dont have a manual so will be winging it.
Thanks again guys.
good-shepherd
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I dont have a manual
Here is a post with service manual pages.
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?22830
No need for synthetic oil. I would just stay with Maytag trans lube, since GL-4 gear lube has become so expansive.
https://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-oil-6-0560800-ap4397673.html
Here is a post with service manual pages.
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?22830
No need for synthetic oil. I would just stay with Maytag trans lube, since GL-4 gear lube has become so expansive.
https://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-oil-6-0560800-ap4397673.html
Maytag gear lube
I've heard the synthetic isnt affected by cold though? My basement gets pretty cold in winter which slows the trans up until it gets warm. Thanks for all the help so far.
I've heard the synthetic isnt affected by cold though? My basement gets pretty cold in winter which slows the trans up until it gets warm. Thanks for all the help so far.
Yes, if you're going to the trouble of replacing the trans oil, then by all means use Redline brand MT-90. You'll experience a night and day difference compared to the std oil, especially in a chilly basement. You also don't need to pull the trans, just the top half while the tub assembly is out. The old oil can be readily 'scooped out' and the new oil added before reassembly.
good-shepherd
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old oil can be readily 'scooped out'
The old trans oil will be the consistency of molasses and very tacky, it's not like changing motor oil.
Even disassembled and with solvent some work is needed to clean the case and gears. There is nothing to be gained by leaving the trans in place for that kind of job.
Also, the lower oil seal should be replaced, if not leaking already it will eventually.
MT-90 is a good suggestion however, it is GL-4 rated and safe on brass parts.
The old trans oil will be the consistency of molasses and very tacky, it's not like changing motor oil.
Even disassembled and with solvent some work is needed to clean the case and gears. There is nothing to be gained by leaving the trans in place for that kind of job.
Also, the lower oil seal should be replaced, if not leaking already it will eventually.
MT-90 is a good suggestion however, it is GL-4 rated and safe on brass parts.
