Thanks everyone for the comments, it's fun to be able to share these machines with you guys who appreciate them! It was fun and nerve racking working on this machine - I had nightmares of breaking the glass panel the whole time! Other than the long-stroke transmission parts, most of the parts are still available for these mechanisms so it makes it easier to work on. I love new parts in the bag!
I didn't bypass the lid switch because it's an integral part of the off-balance switch. If the switch isn't working, the machine also can't be shut off without pulling the plug. The lid and switch are a little different and the spacing isn't quite the same as my 906 so the 1/2 clothespin trick doesn't work. I'll need to get a small piece of wood to use for lid-up enjoyment.
Jimmy, this was the first year for pushbuttons on the washers but oddly, Maytag didn't come out with the pushbutton dryer until a few years later. I have the matching electronic control dryer (electric) coming in a couple of weeks so will have the set - we do love our "sets"!!
I remember my grandmothers Highlander filling all the way to the top of the agitator but my pink Highlander doesn't quite get that high. Just variances in water level switches I suppose but I love the sloshing!
I didn't bypass the lid switch because it's an integral part of the off-balance switch. If the switch isn't working, the machine also can't be shut off without pulling the plug. The lid and switch are a little different and the spacing isn't quite the same as my 906 so the 1/2 clothespin trick doesn't work. I'll need to get a small piece of wood to use for lid-up enjoyment.
Jimmy, this was the first year for pushbuttons on the washers but oddly, Maytag didn't come out with the pushbutton dryer until a few years later. I have the matching electronic control dryer (electric) coming in a couple of weeks so will have the set - we do love our "sets"!!
I remember my grandmothers Highlander filling all the way to the top of the agitator but my pink Highlander doesn't quite get that high. Just variances in water level switches I suppose but I love the sloshing!
