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Maytag A608
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Hi Stan, have ordered all of the parts and they are due in tomorrow. Will have a new machine when completed! (Wife is happy, doesn't like the new ones - too much plastic and too many options to choose) I believe the tranny trouble was a combo of motor sliders, agitator shaft corrosion, and tranny oil that was the consistency of honey. replacing all components other than the motor that's working fine. do you have any recommendations regarding the tranny oil? some say use automotive, other saying maytag oil is not good. lots of choices, AND how much oil goes into the tranny? fill up the bottom half or to some other level in the bottom housing
Hi Keith
You know the old saying "happy wife, happy life"
I'm no expert, my experience has been with a Maytag Wringer! The power unit, ( tranny) on those used a gear oil. Most here that have repaired those used a 80/90 gear oil. I would think that should be fine? Someone that knows more will be along soon. As far as the amount.. think your own instinct will take over and you'll just know when refilling. ( probably better a little under, than over )
Let's see what others have to say
You know the old saying "happy wife, happy life"
I'm no expert, my experience has been with a Maytag Wringer! The power unit, ( tranny) on those used a gear oil. Most here that have repaired those used a 80/90 gear oil. I would think that should be fine? Someone that knows more will be along soon. As far as the amount.. think your own instinct will take over and you'll just know when refilling. ( probably better a little under, than over )
Let's see what others have to say
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No one came along?
How's it coming along Keith?
Pics?
No one came along?
How's it coming along Keith?
Pics?
recommendations regarding the tranny oil?
After lots of research I ended using Sta-Lube GL-4 gear oil. It claims to be safe for bronze bearings and has anti-wear additives EP not found in Gl-1 lube.
Maytag trans oil would work okay as well, plenty of machines ran decades with it. Problems arise from water intrusion and/or oil leaks due to failed seals, not the gear lube per-se.
Available at Napa auto parts stores. Fill top of the lower half of the transmission case.
http://www.crcindustries.com/ei/product_detail.aspx?id=SL24239
After lots of research I ended using Sta-Lube GL-4 gear oil. It claims to be safe for bronze bearings and has anti-wear additives EP not found in Gl-1 lube.
Maytag trans oil would work okay as well, plenty of machines ran decades with it. Problems arise from water intrusion and/or oil leaks due to failed seals, not the gear lube per-se.
Available at Napa auto parts stores. Fill top of the lower half of the transmission case.
http://www.crcindustries.com/ei/product_detail.aspx?id=SL24239
rustyspaatz
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This sounds like it needs doner machine.
I'm seeing them on CL, sometimes free.
The top and sides of your current machine easily unscrew and can be put onto the body of a working machine. It might be easier, though less fun, I know.
Best of luck.
I'm seeing them on CL, sometimes free.
The top and sides of your current machine easily unscrew and can be put onto the body of a working machine. It might be easier, though less fun, I know.
Best of luck.
Keith's
Come to far for that now!
We know he has it apart and has all the new parts. It will be a new machine when finished.
Keith hasn't come by yet to let us know if or when!
Come to far for that now!
We know he has it apart and has all the new parts. It will be a new machine when finished.
Keith hasn't come by yet to let us know if or when!
almost ready...Maytag A608
Still have a couple of parts on back order and should have them this week. had some minor rust on the bottom of the side panels...wired wheel, rust encapsulator, and some gloss white and looks pretty good. cleaning parts,and painting where needed. have a lot of pics to show once it's completed. a quick question? when I've tried to place more than one pic, all i see is the last one entered...any suggestions on sending multiple pic on same message. thanks to you guys for checking in. taking longer than planned, but pretty much replacing all parts. will provide parts list too when finished. this is a lot like restoring cars, but learning a lot about a mainstay of american engineering and design.
Thank,
Keith
Still have a couple of parts on back order and should have them this week. had some minor rust on the bottom of the side panels...wired wheel, rust encapsulator, and some gloss white and looks pretty good. cleaning parts,and painting where needed. have a lot of pics to show once it's completed. a quick question? when I've tried to place more than one pic, all i see is the last one entered...any suggestions on sending multiple pic on same message. thanks to you guys for checking in. taking longer than planned, but pretty much replacing all parts. will provide parts list too when finished. this is a lot like restoring cars, but learning a lot about a mainstay of american engineering and design.
Thank,
Keith
Hi Keith
That's a good question. I've always had to do them one at a time, so I wait here with you til someone more tech savvy come along.
That's a good question. I've always had to do them one at a time, so I wait here with you til someone more tech savvy come along.
beekeyknee
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Go up to the top of the page and click "Your Photo Album" and you can upload multiple photos and place them in a single reply. I think this is correct. Haven't done it yet myself but I saw someone do it awhile back and started nosing around to try and figure it out.
how do I fix small pin holes in bottom of the tub?
Still on hold with the project. Needed an agitator shaft kit, on back order until mid December - Yikes. Discovered 2 small pin holes in the bottom of the tub...any suggestions on how to repair them. Will be covered by the tub seal, but want to be sure they get fixed.
Still on hold with the project. Needed an agitator shaft kit, on back order until mid December - Yikes. Discovered 2 small pin holes in the bottom of the tub...any suggestions on how to repair them. Will be covered by the tub seal, but want to be sure they get fixed.
Pin Holes Near The Tub Seal
If the rubber tub seal covers the holes they will never be a problem, just use a good bead of RTV Silicone sealant on the tub when you twist the tub seal in place. Installing tub seal this way will allow the outer tub to outlast the rest of the washer.
If the rubber tub seal covers the holes they will never be a problem, just use a good bead of RTV Silicone sealant on the tub when you twist the tub seal in place. Installing tub seal this way will allow the outer tub to outlast the rest of the washer.
Agitator Shaft Kit:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAYTAG-AGIT...DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2b9516df#ht_56wt_0
Rust holes in the tub are a more difficult fix but can be filled in with J-B Weld.
Silicone RTV could work as well, but I can't see how that prevents the outer tub from future rust. Judging from the condition of the washer your home seems to have rather hard water .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAYTAG-AGIT...DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2b9516df#ht_56wt_0
Rust holes in the tub are a more difficult fix but can be filled in with J-B Weld.
Silicone RTV could work as well, but I can't see how that prevents the outer tub from future rust. Judging from the condition of the washer your home seems to have rather hard water .
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Will bondo work? Just thought you might have sone around. Prime and paint after.
Will bondo work? Just thought you might have sone around. Prime and paint after.
Pin Holes Near The Tub Seal
Silicone Sealant will prevent future rust holes in this rust prone area because the bead of sealant will not let water get into this area in the future. Good SS has a life expediency of over 30 years for such uses, if you JB Weld the holes the area still needs to be well sealed otherwise it will rust right next to the repaired holes.
Silicone Sealant will prevent future rust holes in this rust prone area because the bead of sealant will not let water get into this area in the future. Good SS has a life expediency of over 30 years for such uses, if you JB Weld the holes the area still needs to be well sealed otherwise it will rust right next to the repaired holes.
k1rod
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2nd for JB Weld
If you haven't already repaired the rust holes in the tub, I would also recommend the JB Weld. I knocked a small chip sized hole in the oil pan of my car about 7 years ago. I filled the hole with JB Weld. I have been running it ever since without a leak. Good luck. I'm enjoying seeing your progress.
If you haven't already repaired the rust holes in the tub, I would also recommend the JB Weld. I knocked a small chip sized hole in the oil pan of my car about 7 years ago. I filled the hole with JB Weld. I have been running it ever since without a leak. Good luck. I'm enjoying seeing your progress.
Hit a bump in the road on re-assembly of A608 ...
Hi, putting the A608 back together and ran into a problem. I replaced the Tub bearing and when I went to bolt the tub to the 3 arms, the front hole did not line up. I also tried with the old rubber bearing, same result. The picture below better describes this. The back 2 bolts line up fine...but the front holes aren't even close to being lined up to put the bolt through. Got the same results (picture)for both the new and old tub bearing. I turned the tub upside down and placed the transmission into the bearing and it fits snug up against the rubber of the tub bearing. (just to be sure it fit properly)
How do you get the front hole to line up. I'm a bit concerned to pull the tub down to get the holes to align. Any help / comments would be very much appreciated!
thanks,
Keith
Hi, putting the A608 back together and ran into a problem. I replaced the Tub bearing and when I went to bolt the tub to the 3 arms, the front hole did not line up. I also tried with the old rubber bearing, same result. The picture below better describes this. The back 2 bolts line up fine...but the front holes aren't even close to being lined up to put the bolt through. Got the same results (picture)for both the new and old tub bearing. I turned the tub upside down and placed the transmission into the bearing and it fits snug up against the rubber of the tub bearing. (just to be sure it fit properly)
How do you get the front hole to line up. I'm a bit concerned to pull the tub down to get the holes to align. Any help / comments would be very much appreciated!
thanks,
Keith
Non Alined Tub Hole
Pull the tub down and put the bolt in.
Pull the tub down and put the bolt in.
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What happened with this?
Keith, have you got it working?
What happened with this?
Keith, have you got it working?
hippiedoll
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i'm wondering too.....
i've been reading this thread every time it comes to the top of the list and i'm wondering too, if kelder got this maytag A608 put back together with the new parts & if it's up & running!!??!!??
don't keep us in suspense, let us know if you got the maytag working....
hm hm hm.....
i've been reading this thread every time it comes to the top of the list and i'm wondering too, if kelder got this maytag A608 put back together with the new parts & if it's up & running!!??!!??
don't keep us in suspense, let us know if you got the maytag working....
hm hm hm.....
Hit a big road block! The saga continues on my A608
Well...I've it the wall on my A 608. Originally, repairman said I had a bad tranny, so that started my adventure to restore the A608. I replaced almost every component other than the motor because it worked...otherwise a new machine. lots of time and money. Tranny was not broken, replaced the agitator shaft, oil etc.
got it put back together, the machine filled,but would not agitate, so thought the timer may be the issue after all. Ordered the timer and discovered the painted numbers on it were just about impossible to read, even with a magnifying glass. So my wife and I did the best we could to re-connect the wires from the old to the new.
Plugged the machine in and nothing, no fill, no agitate,no spin. Luckily, no smoke, burned wires or fire.
So I'm at a standstill and frustrated to get this far, and still no working machine. Patience and time are running out (been working on this since September) and the boat could use a new anchor!
Any and all ideas,suggestions would be welcomed. Everyone has been so helpful along the way. thanks in advance - Keith
Well...I've it the wall on my A 608. Originally, repairman said I had a bad tranny, so that started my adventure to restore the A608. I replaced almost every component other than the motor because it worked...otherwise a new machine. lots of time and money. Tranny was not broken, replaced the agitator shaft, oil etc.
got it put back together, the machine filled,but would not agitate, so thought the timer may be the issue after all. Ordered the timer and discovered the painted numbers on it were just about impossible to read, even with a magnifying glass. So my wife and I did the best we could to re-connect the wires from the old to the new.
Plugged the machine in and nothing, no fill, no agitate,no spin. Luckily, no smoke, burned wires or fire.
So I'm at a standstill and frustrated to get this far, and still no working machine. Patience and time are running out (been working on this since September) and the boat could use a new anchor!
Any and all ideas,suggestions would be welcomed. Everyone has been so helpful along the way. thanks in advance - Keith
Hang in there Keith
The Maytag guys will be along.
Don't give up yet! It's probably something simple that been overlooked.
The Maytag guys will be along.
Don't give up yet! It's probably something simple that been overlooked.
dnastrau
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A608 wiring
Perhaps someone can provide some photos of the wiring on a working A608 or similar model to ensure that your wiring is all connected properly.
Perhaps someone can provide some photos of the wiring on a working A608 or similar model to ensure that your wiring is all connected properly.
maytag712
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Awaiting to hear how this turns out.
Me too!
What's going on Keith?
What's going on Keith?
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