Maytag Model 32 Rebuld Part 1 - Pump and Motor

[2manycats]

Well, I finally had some time this week to get some pictures of the pump on my Maytag 32, Serial #703146R.

 

For a little background, I picked up this washer from Ebay last Saturday, and when I went to pick it up the seller told me that the pump and hoses were disconnected. After getting her home, I also noticed that the pump was very worn and the motor vibration dampeners, which mount the motor to the motor frame, had melted into a black goo that had flowed under and around the bottom of the motor. The motor was no longer connected to the frame!

 

After deliberation, I decided to rebuild both - and try as best as I can to record the process.

 

Here is the first set of pics of the motor frame and pump, after I have got them torn down. Wish me luck!

 

Jeff

 

[rp2813]

Best of luck!  I'm sure if you run into trouble Brad or other experts can provide guidance.

 

[bradross]

Questions about the pump...

Hey Jeff ... thanks for posting the pics, and I'll look forward to more as the restoration process continues.

Even after looking at the pics, I'm not clear on how the pump drive shaft engages. Does the lever knob push a rubber drive wheel against the motor shaft?

In lieu of actually finding a model 30WP, if I could find the pump parts, I could modify my existing model 30.

As a note, I just discovered recently that Maytag called the pump model back then "WP" - with pump. Later years, that changed to just "P".

Regarding the motor mounting dampeners, the front one on mine had deteriorated to "black goo" as well, due to transmission grease leaking down onto it. Rubber and oil do not mix! I used "Permatex Gasket Maker" to make a replacement, but your idea of getting a thick piece of soft rubber (and I assume cutting it to shape) makes good sense. Let me know more about that process.

Until next update....all the best of success with your restoration project!

 

[2manycats]

Thanks guys...I'm going to need all the help I can get!

 

Brad, I have been working on getting the impeller and shaft apart, as the set screw that holds the impeller to the shaft was rusted so bad I couldn't get a good grip in it. Finally I was successful, but the shaft is beyond repair. Luckily my Dad has a lathe and it shouldn't be hard to reproduce. The seals and bushing were so bad that they almost fell apart when removed. The bushings are pretty standard and the seals (I'm hoping) will be able to be modernized.

 

I would be happy to photograph anything you need a better look at. I will also try to illustrated how the pump engages. Until I can get pump functional again, I am searching for a regular gravity elbow and hose to use in the interim.

 

Here is a couple more pics of the pump housing, shaft and seals.

 

Jeff