Maytag J2L

[justjunque]

I just noticed, while trying to familiarize myself with the tub of the '47; there doesn't appear to be the rubber ring on the agitator post that I've seen and heard mentioned. I believe its function is to prevent the agitator from floating off the post when the tub is full of water. This machine just seems to have a little metal band, about where I believe the rubber ring would go.
Here's what I'm wondering, and please correct me if I'm wrong.
It's my understanding that the '47 would have originally had an aluminum agitator. Although I've never seen one in person, I've heard that they were quite heavy. Perhaps the rubber ring wasn't needed in that case, as the agitator would have been too heavy to float.
My tub is also very stained, and nothing that I've tried has even touched it. I'll post a picture or two eventually. The tub of the '66 is immaculate, so I was disappointed when I saw this one. But, I thought it would come right off with some Bon Ami or Bar Keeper's Friend or something.
I was wrong.
I'm starting to think someone may have done something bad to this tub at some point, and it's permanently discolored.

 

[swestoyz]

Early stop rings were a metal band. I don't know the exact timeframe on when Maytag switched over to the rubber version, but if I had to guess it was probably around when the automatic was introduced. The metal one should be popped off and a new rubber ring installed if you end up putting the '47 in use.

Can you post photos of the stains on the inside of the '47 tub?

Ben

 

[justjunque]

Tub staining

Here ya go!
It did come from a house that used well water. So, I don't know if that would have anything to do with it.
It's very shiny, even in the stained ares. It sounds crazy, but I'm wondering if, instead of getting rid of the stains; could someone have put some sort of a clear coat or sealer over it?

 

[justjunque]

Decal/logo on '47

Granted, it's the least of my problems. But, I took a really close look at the front of the '47. And, in the right light, from just the right angle, I can just barely see where the "Maytag" decal used to be.
I can see that it wasn't the more slick looking red script that I was asking about. It's the one that looks a little more like calligraphy or something. Bad description, but I don't know how else to describe it.

 

[ea56]

When I was a teenager we had well water that had a high iron content. The toilets would get stained like your Maytag tub is stained. My Mom used Whink Rust Remover to remove the rust stains and it worked like a charm. Whink is available at many stores, get a bottle and give it a try.

You just need to squirt it on the stain and the rust disappears like magic.

Eddie[this post was last edited: 12/13/2022-13:22]

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/whink/rust-stain-and-removers

 

[frigidaireguy]

I had a stained tub in a maytag automatic and I used "Rust Out" It is a powder that you can get at ACE Hardware. It worked well for me.

Bob

 

[justjunque]

Thanks Eddie and Bob!
I will see if I can find one or both of those products.

 

[justjunque]

Eddie,

I just looked at Whink on Amazon. There's a foaming version available in a trigger sprayer. Have you ever tried that one? It must be slightly different from the original version, because, I believe the original has a warning not to use it on bathtubs. But, the foaming version says tubs, tile, etc.
Also; is there any part of the washer tub that I should avoid getting either of these products on? The bare metal area around the agitator post, etc?

 

[ea56]

Barry,
I’ve not used the foaming version. I do know that the original liquid in the squeeze bottle didn’t damage our toilets, and they were covered with porcelain. Just to be on the safe side I’d cover the agitator post and other bare metal with plastic and duck tape before applying Whink. You might also want to test a small inconspicuous area first before applying to all the rest of the stained areas.

HTH,
Eddie[this post was last edited: 12/13/2022-15:47]