smartdrive1100
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Just wondering where can I get a kit, I’ve done searches but can only find orbital ones.
Could I use an orbital one in a helical?.
Could I use an orbital one in a helical?.
Maytag helical liner kit
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Maytag Helical Liner Kit ??
I have no idea what you are looking for.
John L.
I have no idea what you are looking for.
John L.
eurekastar
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transmission gasket?
smartdrive1100
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I probably wasn’t clear at all… I was extremely tired
The seller said that the repairman broke the nut holding the tub in and it would need a new bearing liner kit (I have no idea what it is)
Here is a photo of the damage:
The seller said that the repairman broke the nut holding the tub in and it would need a new bearing liner kit (I have no idea what it is)
Here is a photo of the damage:
Here is a complete kit:
https://lorainfurniture.com/shop/ap...-washing-machine-tub-seal-bearing-rebuid-kit/
This kit is the bearing (sleeve bearing) which I suppose could be a “liner” and the seal, tool, and fresh belts.
If you need just the seal:
lorainfurniture.com
https://lorainfurniture.com/shop/ap...-washing-machine-tub-seal-bearing-rebuid-kit/
This kit is the bearing (sleeve bearing) which I suppose could be a “liner” and the seal, tool, and fresh belts.
If you need just the seal:
NEW Genuine MAYTAG Washer Seal Kit 6-2095720 PS2351899 AP4390013 22001648 - Lorain Furniture
NEW Genuine MAYTAG Washer Seal Kit 6-2095720 PS2351899 AP4390013 22001648
lorainfurniture.com
smartdrive1100
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Thanks Eugene!
I’ll send a photo of the inside of the machine and get your thoughts, just to be clear I haven’t bought the machine yet (they are wanting $100 for it!).
I’ll send a photo of the inside of the machine and get your thoughts, just to be clear I haven’t bought the machine yet (they are wanting $100 for it!).
smartdrive1100
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More photos
Here is the model number and a few more photos
Here is the model number and a few more photos
That definitely smacks of being a machine designed for a shared use situation, and the misuse shows in the area that needs repair.
Unless genuine Maytags are super scarce in Oz, I think you can do a lot better for $100.
Unless genuine Maytags are super scarce in Oz, I think you can do a lot better for $100.
smartdrive1100
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Aren’t that scarce in Melbourne
I tried offering them $40 (even that is a stretch for me) but they said they wouldn’t go that low.
Also one bolt has snapped that is for that clamp that holds the top part of the tub on.
The grime was another thing, I don’t get how people can sell dirty and/or rusty machines.
I tried offering them $40 (even that is a stretch for me) but they said they wouldn’t go that low.
Also one bolt has snapped that is for that clamp that holds the top part of the tub on.
The grime was another thing, I don’t get how people can sell dirty and/or rusty machines.
Built in January, 1985.
It's a small capacity tub, and being a commercial laundromat machine, you have very little control and flexibility.
You may want to hold out for a residential machine with a large capacity tub and at least a 2 speed motor.
It's a small capacity tub, and being a commercial laundromat machine, you have very little control and flexibility.
You may want to hold out for a residential machine with a large capacity tub and at least a 2 speed motor.
smartdrive1100
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I don’t do much washing
I don’t really mind not having the flexibility of a 2 speed motor and choosing water temperatures, etc.
I really do like the look of the commercial Maytags over the standard home ones.
We mainly get the orbitals for sale in Melbourne, the helical are a lot rarer in Australia but there is at least one for sale.
I don’t really mind not having the flexibility of a 2 speed motor and choosing water temperatures, etc.
I really do like the look of the commercial Maytags over the standard home ones.
We mainly get the orbitals for sale in Melbourne, the helical are a lot rarer in Australia but there is at least one for sale.
smartdrive1100
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I don’t think Australia got the large capacity machines at that time, we did in the orbitals but I’m not sure about the helical.
Lot o' money for a broken washer.
smartdrive1100
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1985 Maytag Commercial Washer
This could be a good machine for $100 if you like it, I also liked the look of the commercial models.
That said this machine needs a lot of work, just to start the transmission agitator shaft is so badly rusted you are very likely to need another transmission.
Maybe try finding another DC MT for a parts machine and make one out of two.
Note, all two belt MT washers are helical drive, it seems you are looking for the older pitman transmission models, in the US MT changed to the orbital transmission around 1990.
John
This could be a good machine for $100 if you like it, I also liked the look of the commercial models.
That said this machine needs a lot of work, just to start the transmission agitator shaft is so badly rusted you are very likely to need another transmission.
Maybe try finding another DC MT for a parts machine and make one out of two.
Note, all two belt MT washers are helical drive, it seems you are looking for the older pitman transmission models, in the US MT changed to the orbital transmission around 1990.
John
smartdrive1100
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Rust is nothing for WD-40
WD-40 is awesome for rusty parts (surface rust) just as you never use it as a lubricant as it is a degreaser.
$100 for a Maytag in this condition is a lot, I found a Maytag A9400 on the kerb and it was in better condition than this(just needed new belts), got rid of the machine as the bearings completely failed.
WD-40 is awesome for rusty parts (surface rust) just as you never use it as a lubricant as it is a degreaser.
$100 for a Maytag in this condition is a lot, I found a Maytag A9400 on the kerb and it was in better condition than this(just needed new belts), got rid of the machine as the bearings completely failed.
I’m not sure but for some reason I remember hearing that speed queen machines are pretty expensive down under.
That said, it would be worth dismantling it first to see what’s salvageable. Like John said, if the agitator shaft is rotted out you’ll have to go through quite a bit to repair it as new ones are not really available.
If all looks ok, any one of the links I provided above would work.
I don’t think $100 is outrageous, I probably would buy it as I can resell coin units for around $500-600 in working condition
That said, it would be worth dismantling it first to see what’s salvageable. Like John said, if the agitator shaft is rotted out you’ll have to go through quite a bit to repair it as new ones are not really available.
If all looks ok, any one of the links I provided above would work.
I don’t think $100 is outrageous, I probably would buy it as I can resell coin units for around $500-600 in working condition
smartdrive1100
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Speed queens cost a lot
They cost about $2,000-2,500, that’s why we use Fisher and paykel.
I don’t think I am prepared to spend $100 on a questionable machine, they did say it washed fine but the tub wouldn’t spin at all.
I’ve learned a lot about online shopping and how things look way better than what they are, I bought a Maytag Neptune that had bad bearings tried replacing them but the tub shaft had fused itself to the bearings and there was no hope of replacing the bearings, sadly said goodbye to that machine.
They cost about $2,000-2,500, that’s why we use Fisher and paykel.
I don’t think I am prepared to spend $100 on a questionable machine, they did say it washed fine but the tub wouldn’t spin at all.
I’ve learned a lot about online shopping and how things look way better than what they are, I bought a Maytag Neptune that had bad bearings tried replacing them but the tub shaft had fused itself to the bearings and there was no hope of replacing the bearings, sadly said goodbye to that machine.
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