Maytag A106 Project

[79maytaga106]

Thank you,70series! I'm glad you enjoy my videos, I appreciate the views!
I've gotten a lot knocked out on this restore, but still a good bit to do.

good-shepherd, amazingly that sleeve came right off. No corrosion whatsoever! I couldn't believe it. That is the adhesive I had purchased, 055978 but it had already set up to the point it was unusable. I went ahead and used the high-temp adhesive I used for the dryer felt seal, and seems to have made a great bond for the damper pads. I let them dry for several hours, and then coated with the included poly-lube tubes.

I have had an unfortunate casualty, the oil cap for the main drive pulley. P/N 211038
It was very cracked up upon removal, and I didn't have high hopes of ever getting it back on. I was thinking it used to be more flexible, years ago, but it certainly isn't any longer. If someone has a lead, or an extra to sell, I'd sure appreciate it!

Here are a few pictures of my progress. I did make sure the lug was set correctly, too, in the 1/4-3/8 range! I started getting tired, so I called it a day.

 

[79maytaga106]

Success! I did a dry run, and let it complete a spin cycle to set in the boot seal. Then I poured some water in for a wet test, no leaks! The tub is leaning to the left a little, so I'll work on adjusting the springs next. After all the bearings got settled in, it's amazingly quiet.

 

[79maytaga106]

Hi everyone,

Here is a full wash video of my Maytag A106 after reassembly, and being put back into service. It keeps running smoother, and quieter as all the new moving parts get broken in. I also finally located P/N 211038 rubber cap, and it should be here in a few days. Thanks again for all the advice. It certainly made the job go much easier!

 

[wayupnorth]

Great job. My 1984 511 works and sounds exactly like yours. Thankfully mine has had nothing other than a new motor coupling and belts in 35 years and hope it lasts the rest of my life.

 

[70series]

Great job on the refurb, and an amazing video. Looked so much like the rough seas during wash and rinse that I could almost hear the Gilligan's Island theme. Well done.

Have a good one,
James

 

[79maytaga106]

Thank you, Tim! I hope your '84 511 keeps on going for many years.

Thank you, James! Yep, the agitation is awesome. It was starting to have sluggish agitation before the refurb. You have a good one as well!

 

[swestoyz]

Sounds like it just left the factory floor in Newton! Congrats and great job!

Ben