Hi...my transmission went out on my Maytag lat9800. The new part cost $$. Has anyone tried buying a used transmission for about $50 online. How much would the new seals cost? I don't know if I should replace this unit with a new Speed Queen, given all the costs involved. The Speed queens has a faster spin cycle. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance...
maytag lat9800 transmission rebuild or not
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Maytag Dependable Care washers are very rebuildable. However, to replace the trans most of the washer will have to be disassembled. Not too bad if you're handy and there is plenty info available here and elsewhere online that explains what is involved.
If you shop around parts could run between $200-300 altogether, depending on how much you pay for the trans, plus you'll need a tub spanner wrench, around $15 on Ebay.
A faster way to get back in business is find a nice used Maytag DC washer on Craigslist. Unless you're located down in the boondocks there are usually several for sale at any given time in the $75-150 price range.
If you shop around parts could run between $200-300 altogether, depending on how much you pay for the trans, plus you'll need a tub spanner wrench, around $15 on Ebay.
A faster way to get back in business is find a nice used Maytag DC washer on Craigslist. Unless you're located down in the boondocks there are usually several for sale at any given time in the $75-150 price range.
find an almond or bisque colored
Well, here is nice a looking Harvest Gold A606 that can be your first vintage washer and be put into service while the LAT9800 gets rebuilt or a replacement is found.
Well, here is nice a looking Harvest Gold A606 that can be your first vintage washer and be put into service while the LAT9800 gets rebuilt or a replacement is found.
beekeyknee
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That depends on a lot of variables. You haven't given us much information. What's the over all condition of the machine, did you like the machine, is it part of a matched set, are you handy mechanically, do you like the orbital drive (short, fast stroke machines) or would you rather have the Pitman type transmission (older, long slow stroke machine), do you have time to rebuild a machine (big variable) or do you need something right away? These are only some of the variables. We can't give you a comprehensive answer to a wide open question like that and it sounds like you have some decisions to make before any questions can really be answered. In a nut shell, so to speak, we don't know your "life situation".
redcarpetdrew
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I agree...
There's not a lot of info here yet. What exactly went wrong with the transmission? You mentioned seals. If you're just experiencing a oil leak underneath, then the lower seal on your washer (if it's an orbital) can be replaced for a substantially reduced cost compared to replacing the whole transmission. Can you be more exact?
RCD
There's not a lot of info here yet. What exactly went wrong with the transmission? You mentioned seals. If you're just experiencing a oil leak underneath, then the lower seal on your washer (if it's an orbital) can be replaced for a substantially reduced cost compared to replacing the whole transmission. Can you be more exact?
RCD
One day....this happened
One day I tried to use the machine and it was agitating when it was on spin dry. Then after a few minutes of that.....no agitation or spin. Belt under machine is turning pulleys. It is a matched set, almond colors. Not any rust that I can see on the machine. I was thinking of buying the tool to take off the castle nut to see if the outer tub has any rust. If not. either rebuild it or buy a new or used Speed Queen. Yes, I am mechanically inclined. The thing that bothers me is that the spin dry seems so slow compared to newer models. I guess it has the orbital transmission. I figure a rebuild is anywhere from 250 plus.
One day I tried to use the machine and it was agitating when it was on spin dry. Then after a few minutes of that.....no agitation or spin. Belt under machine is turning pulleys. It is a matched set, almond colors. Not any rust that I can see on the machine. I was thinking of buying the tool to take off the castle nut to see if the outer tub has any rust. If not. either rebuild it or buy a new or used Speed Queen. Yes, I am mechanically inclined. The thing that bothers me is that the spin dry seems so slow compared to newer models. I guess it has the orbital transmission. I figure a rebuild is anywhere from 250 plus.
redcarpetdrew
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Ok. It does indeed sound like you have a transmission issue. You can get the transmissions new and used. You can look on Craigslist or the like or try a store that hauls old ones away as part of the sale for a donor that is the same era and capacity as yours and there you go. I have a thread on here that explains how to get to it. If you are mechanically inclined, then you should be able to do it.
RCD
RCD
Tired of being the agitator
Well I still don't know if I should make the investment in my LAT9800. Right now I fill it up with water and agitate it by hand. The machine still drains. What I am asking is there anyway to remove the castle nut without buying the special tool. That way I can see if the tub has any significant rust before I make a decision. Thanks in advance....
Well I still don't know if I should make the investment in my LAT9800. Right now I fill it up with water and agitate it by hand. The machine still drains. What I am asking is there anyway to remove the castle nut without buying the special tool. That way I can see if the tub has any significant rust before I make a decision. Thanks in advance....
You can remove the tub nut, with a chisel, by splitting it. You can also remove it by tapping it with a punch, and hammer. IIRC, it has reverse threads.
beekeyknee
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No, the mounting stem and boot seal are the same. The difference is the ---90 is for a standard capacity and the ---50 is for a large capacity machine. Why aren't you giving us the whole model number? There should be three letters following the LAT9800.
Be careful when banging on the spanner nut down inside the tub as to not hit the side and chip the porcelain.[this post was last edited: 1/7/2015-05:10]
Be careful when banging on the spanner nut down inside the tub as to not hit the side and chip the porcelain.[this post was last edited: 1/7/2015-05:10]
As beekeenee stated
You will NOT be able to use the kit ending in 90. 90 is for the models with a small tub.
You will NOT be able to use the kit ending in 90. 90 is for the models with a small tub.
beekeyknee
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Here. Some exploded views. I have an orbital transmission you can have for the cost of shipping. I also have the agitator that goes with it. If you're determined to do this rebuild I can give you some links. I'd suggest posting some pics so we can see what you're doing.
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beekeyknee
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If you're looking at the end of the drive shaft where the pulley attaches (the helix) you should turn it counter-clockwise for agitate. It will, however, turn the agitator drive shaft either direction you turn it. When installed the pulley turns the shaft CCW (looking at the shaft from the bottom) during agitation and during spin the pulley climes the helix, pushes against the underneath side of the brake to disengage it and allows the transmission to spin CW when viewed from the bottom. This makes the tub spin CCW when viewing the machine from above as in normal operating conditions.
bendixmark
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Transmission
If the machine is agitating on spin the motor is turning in the wrong direction for spin.You may have a timer problem or the stop lug on the transmission shaft is somehow jammed or misadjusted.When you turn the pulley clockwise it should wind up the shaft release the brake and the basket should turn,counter clockwise the pulley should stay down and turn the transmission gears for agitate.
If the machine is agitating on spin the motor is turning in the wrong direction for spin.You may have a timer problem or the stop lug on the transmission shaft is somehow jammed or misadjusted.When you turn the pulley clockwise it should wind up the shaft release the brake and the basket should turn,counter clockwise the pulley should stay down and turn the transmission gears for agitate.
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