maytag el2 pulley

[christfr]

hey all what im trying to do is add a drain pump to my el2 . i can get the parts i need except for the diff style pulley thats on the trans that will engage the pump wheel. does anyone have a used one for sale or a any idea where to find one.

 

[launderess]

Try Bunker Hill Appliance in Ohio - 1-330-893-3700. Great people and what they don't know about Maytag wringer washers is no body's business.

Next up is another Amish business (they do love their Maytag wringer washers), is Cottage Craft Works: https://cottagecraftworks.com/maytag-wringer-washer-repair-tools

 

[christfr]

thanks for the info.. ill see what i can find out.

 

[christfr]

stil no luck .. there has to be a few floating around out there

 

[bradross]

Maytag E-series parts

Hey Chris...I'll post here what you and I have discussed, for the benefit of other members.

Mark Beach of Tucson, AZ closed his business and sold all remaining parts inventory to the following:

Christian Stolzfus
C & M Maytag
506 Hensel Rd.
KINZERS, PA. 17535
Ph.: (717)442-9781

 

[bradross]

Update to C & M Maytag...

Google shows this business as permanently closed, however, I tried the phone number and there is an option to leave a message, so that's encouraging. Hope he still has a good selection of parts.

 

[launderess]

Try this eBay seller, he seems to have lots of vintage Maytag wringer spares on offer.

Security Measure

www.ebay.com

 

[christfr]

finally was able to talk with paul at cottage crafts yesterday, and he says he can get what i need. my fingers are crossed and have to say im excited.

 

[combo52]

Drain pump for a mtww

Have you considered just installing an electric pump?

John

 

[christfr]

hey john yea i did think about that but the orig style sounds like fun.. will see how it all turns out in a few weeks

 

[christfr]

well finally found everything i needed.. finally got it all installed and water test tomorrow im pooped.

 

[stan]

Good job

Post a video!

 

[christfr]

well ran it did three loads of laundry no leaks and it actually worked. had no idea the pumps were so strong its like a fire hose . was able to get a pic but for what ever reason my phone wont take a vid. ill try and work on that .. sorry

 

[launderess]

Ohh yes!

Pumps on Maytag wringer are rather powerful. IIRC Maytag stated pumps would empty tub of water in about two minutes.

Have mine set up a few feet from sink using an extension to drain hose and am here to tell you water still gushes forcefully when pump is engaged.

When done with wash day don't forget to lower drain hose to ground so remaining water will clear out of sump and hose.

 

[christfr]

thanks for the advice. i did lower the hose and got all the water out. ill have to find a section of hose to attach to the end of the tube so it reaches into the sink a little better.. but it was fun

 

[launderess]

I just take off black plastic ring off end of drain hook and slip on hose (standard drain from a dishwasher), then clamp down. When wash day is done reverse proceedure and replace black plastic ring.

You'll need to ensure hose slips on a good inch or two and is clamped tightly. Otherwise am here to tell you force of drain pump will push it off otherwise.

 

[combo52]

Maytag wringer washer, powerful pumps

I remember my grandmothers E2LP model well, it drained into a shallow sink so we just had to feather the control for the drain pump so you didn’t engage fully otherwise it would splash all over the laundry room.

When you’re rinsing out the machine after you drain the wash water always dump at least a half gallon of clean water through so you don’t have any stinky wash water Staying in the drain pump if the machine is used regularly you should actually leave water in the pump. If you’re only going to use it once every six months it wouldn’t hurt to drain it completely.

John.

 

[christfr]

yea the pump has a very light touch but ill get the hang of it. will try again next week. guess i need to dirty more cloths

 

[swestoyz]

Chris, your E2L(now P!) looks lovely, adorning the shiny red bakelite agitator! Did you do a full restoration on this one or did you find it as-is?

Ben