Maytag J2L

[swestoyz]

A4908

If you are still looking for a replacement goose-neck for the pump drain hose, one just popped up on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1135-MAYCOR-GENUINE-FACTORY-PARTS-0A4908-FREE-SHIPPING/153537804127

Ben

 

[justjunque]

Hey Ben,

Thanks for the heads-up!
If I can ever get the threaded end off of the drain hose, I'm going to see if mine can be put back together.
But, just in case, I believe I'll buy this one.
Of course, either way, I still have to get the old one off the hose!
Can anyone recommend a good penetrating oil that won't harm the rubber parts?
Just out of curiosity; the thing isn't reverse threaded, is it?

Barry

 

[e2l-arry]

What are you trying to get off the hose? That white threaded piece on the end of the hose is supposed to be there. You connect the goose neck to that.

 

[justjunque]

Hi Larry,

Right.
But my gooseneck is in pieces.
The curved tube was loose in the tub of the washer when I got it, and the threaded end of it is stuck on the threaded end of the white piece on the end of the hose.
If that doesn't make sense, I can take a picture later, when I get home from work.

Barry

 

[justjunque]

Here's a picture anyway.
For what it's worth; I was in an automotive shop today, and they had some product in a 55 gallon drum.
There was a pump installed on it, to dispense whatever was in the drum.
The gooseneck on the pump bore a striking resemblance to the one for the old Maytag.
I wonder if it would fit.
Just thinking out loud. Say someone needed a gooseneck for a washer but couldn't find one.
I wonder if one from a drum pump would work, and possibly be easier to find.[this post was last edited: 7/11/2019-16:18]

 

[bradross]

Hey Barry ... no, it's not reverse-threaded. Obviously corroded on there pretty tightly. If you bend the hose down and squirt some WD-40 onto the threads, that might work, and keep the stuff away from the rubber.

 

[justjunque]

Thanks, Brad.
I did try some WD-40 a couple/few days ago.
I was probably pretty conservative with how much I used, because I didn't know if it would harm the rubber.
I don't know if something a little more potent would be advised.
I also have Liquid Wrench and PB Blaster on hand.
Worst case scenario; what do you think my chances are of finding a correct hose and just replacing the whole thing?

Barry

 

[swestoyz]

A 12” channel lock should be able to get that broken end off of the goose neck without issue. It’s the equivalent of a garden hose connector.

 

[launderess]

Ditto on Channel lock wrench

Either have someone hold the hose, or put the thing into a vise, then with a good grip and some elbow grease....

Or just simply throw in the towel and buy a new hose, fittings and be done with things. The thing is only held on by a clamp to the pump which is easily shifted. If it appears worn or whatever just use new when putting on the replacement hose.

While it is great to keep original bits when getting a new toy, sometimes one's sanity simply requires moving on.

 

[justjunque]

Thank you.
I will definitely try the locking pliers.
I don't have the exact type recommended, but I have some similar.
If I do feel the need to throw in the towel, where might I go to find a replacement hose?
Preferably, with the same style end on it.
I know...the bay.
But I didn't know if there's a magical place out there, with scads of vintage Maytag parts.

Barry

 

[launderess]

Check this tread: https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?16712

There is a post with part numbers.

Not sure if the Maytag guy in Ovid, NY is still in business, but that is a good place to start. Also eBay and other internet sources including that guy with ad on CL (see thread in Shopper's Square) are others. Then there are the various Amish Maytag service/parts places.

 

[justjunque]

Thank you again!

I'll definitely check them out.
So far, I can't find too much on the guy in Ovid. Nothing under his eBay name either.
Too bad. It sounded like he was really good.
I will check back with the guy in Arizona.

Barry

 

[launderess]

Another source: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143323835360?ViewItem=&item=143323835360

Dave's repair has a website under same name as well selling Maytag wringer parts.

 

[launderess]

IIRC

Gentleman's name was "Phil" and he was in Ovid, NY. But also (IIRC) he was retiring and getting out of the business of both repairing and selling Maytag wringer parts.

His eBay name "cayuga2" shows no activity in some time. You might be able to find something in the archives and or someone will chime in with more information.