Thanks for all the compliments fellas. It was hard work, but worth it.
I replaced the motor carriage glides, cleaned the carriage and put on new poly-lube too. The old springs were in good shape and seemed to have more tension, so I used them. I have the new ones if they break, but I don't think they will. Also put on new belts, of course.
Ken, thanks for the idea. The old one is readable, but it just looks awful. I'd like the dial to look as nice as the washer.
Jonathan, I got the rubber feet covers from our local Maytag Direct Appliance Store. I think they were $6 something a piece. Kinda high, but as you can see from the pics, it had to be done. It's important for proper leveling and cushioning. I was just glad they were still available. Your machine looks really nice, too. I kinda wanted the harvest gold, but this machine came along, in fairly good shape, so I went for it.
John, I'll be collecting spare parts as I go along. Need to recover from this investment first. The old valve's working fine for now.
If anyone has a dial they'd like to sell that would fit my machine, send me and email. That one needs to be replaced badly. Next, I'm going to be looking for the matching dryer. I guess I'll look for an 808 dryer. The 806 with the gold strip on the panel are very rare, as most of us know. I think I want gas, but I might consider electric, if a really nice one came along. And if I get gas, I'd probably be better off with an 808. Gas seems to have a bit of a rusting affect and I'd need one in good shape, if it's going to last. What do you guys think? Add to that, the parts for the 806 dryers are getting pretty hard to find.
Lastly, I'd like to thank qsd-dan and redcarpetdrew. Your posts from the past were invaluable. And many others, too.
Thanks Robert, for the site. It's wonderful.
I'll try to work on a video, too.
Talk to you soon.
Brian.
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