maytag lat9800 transmission rebuild or not

[whirlykenmore78]

You are exactly right Andy:

He would have a MUCH BETTER machine repairing this DC MT than buying most of the S#!T made today. If he dosen't fix it I would call for a good low mileage WP/KM DD washer or another DC MT. If he has to have new then it's time for SQ.
WK78

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Don't get me started. Am a authorized Electrolux, Dacor, LG etc servicer since the move to California.

I thought I'd never miss Whirltags so much...

RCD

 

[washee]

Lat9800 rebuild transmission

I talked with a tech today and he told me that I could rebuild
the transmision on the unit by tipping it on its back. Has anyone
ever rebuilt an orbital transmission or will I have to remove
the tub as per videos on internet....thanks in advance...

 

[combo52]

REPAIRING AN ORBITAL MT TRANSMISSION

Yes you can replace broken or otherwise bad parts with the transmission in the washer.

 

[washee]

ok, the only videos I have seen

Ok,the only videos I have seen take the tub out. Where do you get info on how to repair the
transmission in the washer...thanks....

 

[volvoguy87]

Access.

You flip the washer onto its back and remove the front panel. Spin the main pulley so the inner tub spins around until the transmission has come to a stop with the flat front cover plate facing the front of the washer (up). You can then remove the cover plate without spilling all of the oil. Put some rags down inside the cabinet in case some oil spills anyway.

Good luck!
Dave

 

[webco]

Maytag A 806 transmission

My transmission went out on my Maytag A 806 washer. The part is discontinued (#10172457). Anybody know where I might find one?

 

[potatochips]

A806 trans

Well unfortunately these are not as easy to find as the orbital. What happened to yours?

eBay sometimes has used or rebuilt units, other than that you'll have to find a machine of the era to become a donor machine. X06, x08, x10, and most x12 series have the classic pitman trans yours has