Maytag wringer gulmite tool

[qsd-dan]

Obtaining a service manual is an absolute must.

Our webmaster has a service manual available from 1957 but I believe it goes more into detail with the gray ghost machines and doesn't touch upon belt adjustments on the EJN washers.

https://www.automatice.org/cgi-bin/index.cgi?showdoc~1375~~

Maytag produced a manual later on that goes into detail specifically for the EJN wringers only. I don't believe the webmaster has this available (I don't see it) out of respect for Dave at Dave's Appliances. You can purchase the manual from Dave.

https://www.davesrepair.com/pdfmanuals/myt44pwrngrmanual.htm

 

[combo52]

MT Wringer Washer Belt

If it is too tight the belt is too small, the weight of the motor supplies enough tension to keep it from slipping.

 

John L.

 

[at1316]

That makes sense, I picked up 31" belts.. against the old belt it is probably a half an inch smaller, but a whole lot tighter on the pulleys.. Should I try 32, 33 ?

 

[at1316]

qsd_dan. Thanks! I purchased those manuals from Dave a couple weeks ago. I was emailing him about some parts, he hasn't responded lately. Definitely studying the manuals.

 

[at1316]

Tub bolts out, no problem.[this post was last edited: 8/20/2022-11:18]

 

[at1316]

I thought I needed the ring.. I was wrong.
Now I have to cancel that and find a gasket.

has anyone replaced this with anything besides cork?
would another material be better?[this post was last edited: 8/20/2022-11:56]

 

[at1316]

Also, just learned that the center plates on my machines are not the same..
Is it safe to assume..ha.. that the one without the clip is the original, since this machine is close to original..
and the one with the clip has been changed out, since that machine looks to have been pieced together.

 

[swestoyz]

Center plate changes

The cup style center seal assembly was used up through ‘54 on automatics and I believe shortly prior to for wringers. The washer/spring clip style was then used up through ‘93 when Maytag revised the stem assembly with the integrated lip seal.

Both are fine and can be refurbished with a new A4298 center seal. Reuse the copper gasket with the cup; both the washer/spring clip can be reused, as well.

Ben

 

[at1316]

Thanks Ben!

 

[at1316]

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[at1316]

Dirt dobber nest removal.
Fresh, grounded power supply.
Cleaning up buildup around the bolt holes inside and out.
Runs very quietly. Agitator doesn't make a sound, neither does wringer head..
I think when I get a gasket going I will put this one back together with new bolts/washers, run some leak tests, and if everything is ok here then get started tearing down the other one since it's loud, rusty, and greasy.

 

[stan]

We’re

Going to want to see the second machine tare down too!

 

[scoots]

Return of Gulmite Wrench

Hi Adrian,

I was wondering if you could return that gulmite wrench. I need to take the transmission out of my NX Bluebell.

Thanks,

Bill Sauder

 

[scoots]

Many thanks for the return of the wrench.

It got here in good condition yesterday, thanks very much for the prompt return and enclosure.

Bill