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Gorgious revival of older Maytags

Pleased as punch that you took care of the base plate, especially since "no one will see it".

Even now, the angels of washing, bluing, and ironing are preparing your benediction.
 
I just did a load of jeans. They are in the dryer now. It is such a pleasure and a privilege to use them. Thank you so much to everyone for your cheering and encouragement! It means the world to me.
 
what!!???!!

and no pictures or video of "ethel may" doing her do, washing that load of jeans????

oh well......

it's good to know that "ethel may" finished her part and now "fred" is pulling his weight & putting in work too!!
hm hm hm.....

;o)
 
Excellent, excellent work Stephanie.

Your very meticulous work will give you satisfaction for years to come.

I will bet the machines are as good as new after your hard work.

Congrats, Patrick
 
That is an absolutely gorgeous set of machines you have!! You did an excellent job on restoring them. I hope to one day do the same to an electronic board Lady Kenmore belt-drive like my grandmother used to have. Seeing your treasures reminds me of how I always wanted the Maytag A-series' that are in the basement on That 70's Show! Haha
 
I'm proud of you, Steph!

I knew you could do it, and from what I'm learning about you, it's just so You to fix the stuff that no one but you would have ever known about. I wish my trainee techs had your work ethic and pride in what you do. Ever think about moving to Nevada? I could and would love to train you up and show my other techs how it's really done!

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Y'all

are cracking me up!!! I do this kind of thing all the time... It's my hobby. I love restoring things. There's a sense of accomplishment like no other when it's done. I'll do another thread on my Mixmaster Junior when I start that project. It's next. :)
 
Well, the Corvette has a 1981 Atari Space Duel that's also awaiting restoration to keep it company. Since they are almost the same age, they have lots to talk about.
 
Good job!! Interested in coming down to B'ham to help me with a few of my projects? I just can't seem to find the time to accomplish what I'd like. Your attention to detail would certainly suit me to a T!
 
Stunning Job Stephanie!

I concur with Greg its like Christmas morning - yet now you will be using machines YOU brought back to life and believe me - you'll feel that every time you turn the dial to wash !! 

 

Good on ya!

 

BTW that baseplate is stunning !!

 

And I would LOVE some hints on a mixmaster! Mine is all floured up and overheating! I'll be watching.

 

 

 
 
Excellent.....you could not have found a better set...and especially the lights...I always say, if your gonna have only one set, make it TOL if possible, with ever option...

and finally, someone who can improvise, I too have replaced a broken injector valve with a piece of plastic pipe, secured in place, works like a charm....I also removed the restrictor inside the inlet valve for a faster fill....

I also like adding a third spring to the motor carriage for less slippage....

some of us even turbocharge them, but its not for everyone!
 
Wonderful job Stephanie! Those Maytags look brand new! They are great machines, and have that classic vintage look. Enjoy those.
 
.I also removed the restrictor inside the inlet valve...

hey yogitunes,
are you talking about that plastic cone shaped piece that goes somewhere in the filling hose to make the water more of a "spray", when the washer is first filling???

if that's what you are talking about, i've wondered if i could take the filling hose off the tub and remove that little plastic cone shaped piece to have a regular water flow, into the washtub, instead of it being like a spray???

one time, i stuck my finger up inside the hole, when the washer was filling and i must've move something cuz the water was more pouring out than spraying out. but just for a few minutes. and i think i like the "pour" of water better than the spray.

i'll be waiting to hear back from you on that.

and yes stephanie, i definitely admire you gusto and "can do it" attitude!!!

:o)
 
not exactly......what your talking about is moving, or rather turning the fill flume a little to direct the spray onto the clothes, more than behind the tub.....it sprays by way of hitting the balance ring, and splattering out....each machine fals a little different, for example of this machine I am working on, the flume is more towards the 9 o'clock position, some are more near the 11 o'clock...but if you note in the pics, I can turn it some to change the direction....

there is a before and after for the air gap, first the original, and then with the replacement of a 3/4" CPVC piece of pipe and a few clamps, secured in place, good as new, no more leaks.....

from the back removing just the valve holder to gain access.....remove 8 screws, and take off the solenoids....remove the oblong plug from the top, and using pliers or a small screwdriver, remove the restrictor, replace that plug, slide the solenoids back on, and secure with the screws, and hook up yor water again....easy as pie

the last pic, although I have to get more, there is an extra slot on some motor tracks for the third spring, as this one goes next to the left one.....just gives it a little more grip....

hope this helps.....if you need more info, let me know....

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You did a great job on those 'tags!!

That was some hard work!! They look great---and I know you are proud!! Can you believe how quiet those washing machines are?

Thanks for sharing,

Mitch
 

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