Maytag A608

[kelder]

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.

 

[combo52]

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.

 

[DigAPony]

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 .

 

[stan]

Since you work on cars

Will bondo work? Just thought you might have sone around. Prime and paint after.

 

[combo52]

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.

 

[kelder]

all the parts are here!

All of the parts are finally here and now ready to put the machine back together. will take pics as it's assembled. thanks again to all who've sent info, help, and support

 

[k1rod]

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.

 

[kelder]

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

 

[combo52]

Non Alined Tub Hole

Pull the tub down and put the bolt in.

 

[DigAPony]

Don't forget, the short bolt goes in the front position

 

[kelder]

non aligned tub hole

thanks to DigAPony for the quick response and reminder to put short bolt in the front. Back to the resto ! thanks - Keith

 

[stan]

Hey!

What happened with this?
Keith, have you got it working?

 

[hippiedoll]

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.....

 

[kelder]

Update on the A608

sorry for the delay in updating on progress. Had some delay do to work schedule and holiday activities. Replacing timer before its maiden voyage and should have it (timer) this weekend.

 

[kelder]

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

 

[stan]

Hang in there Keith

The Maytag guys will be along.
Don't give up yet! It's probably something simple that been overlooked.

 

[rp2813]

I'm with Stan.  It's got to be something simple.

 

[dnastrau]

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.

 

[maytag712]

Awaiting to hear how this turns out.

 

[stan]

Me too!

What's going on Keith?