Maytag Washer, Timer/selector spring?

[g3bill]

So, the Maytag washer is well over 20 years old and hasn't caused many problems over the years. The timer was getting stiff, maybe 8-12 months ago, so sprayed some silicone in the gear and contact unit, worked great and easy till lately. Tonight it stopped cycling I think, I know it got hard to turn past an area on the dial. It was washing but turned it off then turned the dial where it should be and wouldn't start in any position, there was power getting to the timer. Anyway removed the timer unit and a spring fell from the ratchet levers and hard to figure getting it back in. I still need to remove the pin on dial shaft to seperate and repair damage but just wanted to get this info soon as possible to get it running in a couple days hopefully. I think the twisted end of the spring might go in the black casting in corner, will post pic if can. Tx, Bill

Theres a number on the timer as stamped by maytag 2-05637 ?

 

[g3bill]

I was thinking the bent end of spring may have gone into those plastic protrusions in center of pic ?

 

[g3bill]

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[d-jones]

The information in this thread should help.

 

 

HELP! MAYTAG DISHWASHER TIMER RE-ASSEMBLY!!!!

I opened a timer from an early reverse rack dishwasher as the motor contact had welded which made the pump run constantly. I've fixed the contact, but I can't seem to figure out where the spring thingy goes.

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[g3bill]

What a great thread David, really appreciate all the info and seeing your progress.

If that zigzag end of spring just goes in the hole as shown in pic should be easy. I made the mistake of removing the screws from the motor side first plus had no idea the spring would fall out so easily? I'm taking it apart later today and expect a main contact point had snapped or bent.? will see. Bill

 

[d-jones]

I'm glad I could help, Bill.

If you need anything else don't hesitate to ask, though it sounds like you've got it under control now.

 

[g3bill]

I took the timer apart to find a bit of metal dust, cleanded it up some and scrapped the points which were pitted but can't find anything really bad? Think I need to put it back in and retest everything to see if the timer is ok. The first thing I'm going to check is the connection at the on/off points in picture. Theres a stop to keep the points arm from going too far and wonder if its reached that stop yet?

 

[g3bill]

The points aren't oxidized so thinking there not silver like in electric oven switches I've fixed. ? what could it be, silver alloy or nickel, white gold ???

 

[d-jones]

I'm inclined to believe the contacts are either silver or silver alloy. While burned contacts can obviously inhibit current flow, if you have an ohm meter it's a simple thing to check continuity and resistance through them. If there's an issue they can be cleaned up with a burnisher or fine sandpaper, which is usually enough to set things right. If not, I may actually have an identical switch among the dead timers here at my place, but that'd mean a bit of drilling and riveting, so with any luck yours will be OK.

 

[g3bill]

I'll clean up the points as you say and see what happens with timer installed then check everything else if its still dead. I'm going to hot wire the timer motor to be sure its working properly. Usually I like to oil those motors but think its best left alone if working?

Question; Those ratchet arms that move the disc, 1 is rounded a bit on the 2 points and wonder if there will be a negitive effect if I grind down the end about 1/16" to bring back the sharp edge? It would slip a little rotating the dial sometimes if not careful, like its loosing its grip on the gear.

Wish it would warm up, burrrr

 

[g3bill]

LETS HEAR IT FOR DAVID

I couldn't figure why my timer wouldn't connect with motor. I took the timer over to David's and he knew the problem right away, theres a nylon pin that melted a bit at its end making it shorter and caused the silver contacts not to make contact. David had a spare pin and he helped check the points for continuity after a bit of sanding, checked ok. I must have been there almost 3 hours getting an explanaton on how or why the timer probably failed plus had a tour of a couple older maytags and one thats being converted to gas, very interesting... Bottom line I put the timer back together and somehow got the correct wires hooked, plugged it in and guess what, It actually worked Thanks very much for the wonderful help Dave, my mother was happy and that gets me out of the dog house. Bill

 

[g3bill]

PS, I ordered a backup timer, don't want to hear all the complaining again If David wasn't close by I would have had to wait at least 12 days for a timer and be washing cloths a quarter mile down the road Were back on track, tx , bill

 

[rp2813]

Congratulations Bill and David!

 

An excellent example of what this site is all about.

 

Ralph

 

[d-jones]

That's excellent news, Bill. I'm glad to hear it worked for you this time. If you should need help in the future I'm just down the road.

 

Nice comment, Ralph.... and very true with regards to this site. It's a great little community we've got here.