bobbyderegis
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Could anyone tell me if and how the wringer comes off a round Maytag from the 70's? It is one of the last wringers made. I need to transport it on the bed of a truck safely.
Bobby in Boston
Bobby in Boston
Maytag wringer Question
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mayken4now
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grab the shaft and tug straight upward, it should come off. If not, that means it is stuck and then a tub full of hot water may loosen it after sitting for about an hour.
Steve
Steve
geoffdelp
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Bobby ... turn the handle to the "swing" position first. You can then swing the wringer away from the washer and lift it straight off the wringer post shaft.
I think we're supposed to post wringer questions in the Super Forum.
I think we're supposed to post wringer questions in the Super Forum.
bobbyderegis
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Steve, are you talking about the agitator? I need to take the wringer off.
Geoffdelp, When you say "swing" position, does this mean away from the tub? As if you were putting clothes in the tub?
Sorry if I put this in the wrong forum. I'll give myself a whack with the cord when I get the darn thing. You guys are the best!
Bobby in Boston
Geoffdelp, When you say "swing" position, does this mean away from the tub? As if you were putting clothes in the tub?
Sorry if I put this in the wrong forum. I'll give myself a whack with the cord when I get the darn thing. You guys are the best!
Bobby in Boston
The lever that controls the starting and stopping of the wringer....move that lever so it faces opposite the wringer head....then you can move the wringer outward so it is not over the tub...then just lift the wringer head straight up off the body of the machine. Be careful....it's HEAVY!!!!
How are you....met you at Rich and Chuck's a few months ago.
John
How are you....met you at Rich and Chuck's a few months ago.
John
geoffdelp
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Bobby ... that's right; move the wringer head away from the tub and lift it straight up. John is right; it is heavy and I've almost dropped one before ... that would not be good! When you put it back on, make sure the handle is in the "swing" position again or you won't be able to get it to sit properly on the wringer post. You might have to move it around to get it to drop fully back in place.
Before you put it back on, put a thin coating of lubrication on it; like motor oil or 3-in-1 household oil. It will make it easier to swing and remove when you want. Some people, in the past, used cooking oil or shortening; that turns rancid after a while ... don't use it. Try not to use Vaseline on it; it turns gummy after a while. 3-in-1 is a lot thinner than motor oil but it works OK.
But ... do put a thin coating of Vaseline on the agitator shaft once a month.
Geoff
Before you put it back on, put a thin coating of lubrication on it; like motor oil or 3-in-1 household oil. It will make it easier to swing and remove when you want. Some people, in the past, used cooking oil or shortening; that turns rancid after a while ... don't use it. Try not to use Vaseline on it; it turns gummy after a while. 3-in-1 is a lot thinner than motor oil but it works OK.
But ... do put a thin coating of Vaseline on the agitator shaft once a month.
Geoff
bobbyderegis
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Geoff and John,
Thank you both so much. I will let you know how I make out. You are awesome. John, another wash-in is in the works. Hopefully we can meet up again soon. I'll try to post pics when I get the wringer.
Bobby in Boston
Thank you both so much. I will let you know how I make out. You are awesome. John, another wash-in is in the works. Hopefully we can meet up again soon. I'll try to post pics when I get the wringer.
Bobby in Boston
geoffdelp
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Bobby ... word of advice ... remember not to lay it on its side or turn it upside down. If you have to lay it down, lay it on its front ... where the decal and agitator control are. If you don't, you will lose a significant amount of transmission oil. It will be best to have it in an upright position.
bobbyderegis
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Geoff,
I figured as much. I will keep it upright at all times. I figured out how to secure it with self tightening belts (thanks to Chuck in Southboro, Mass) and heavy moving blankets. It appears to be in mint condition, one of the last made.
Bobby in Boston
I figured as much. I will keep it upright at all times. I figured out how to secure it with self tightening belts (thanks to Chuck in Southboro, Mass) and heavy moving blankets. It appears to be in mint condition, one of the last made.
Bobby in Boston
geoffdelp
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Bobby ... then it will look like mine (see link)!! Mine was made in October 1983; Maytag stopped producing these in November 1983!
A bit of Americana at its finest!!
A bit of Americana at its finest!!
bobbyderegis
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Goeff,
Looks like we have twins!! Remember Maytag's last ditch effort to sell wringers in the Middle East? It flopped, and the wringers were discontinued. I have that newspaper article somewhere back home in NY. I thought it was earlier than '83, but my memory is like..... something!
Bobby in Boston
Looks like we have twins!! Remember Maytag's last ditch effort to sell wringers in the Middle East? It flopped, and the wringers were discontinued. I have that newspaper article somewhere back home in NY. I thought it was earlier than '83, but my memory is like..... something!
Bobby in Boston
geoffdelp
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Bobby ... go to Super and look at thread 6317.
Geoff
Geoff
bobbyderegis
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Done, Geoff. Thanx
Bobby in Boston
Bobby in Boston
Love the Maytag wringer
Hi Geoff, I have the same Commander Maytag and use it all of the time. Mine was made in 1973. Gary
Hi Geoff, I have the same Commander Maytag and use it all of the time. Mine was made in 1973. Gary
bobbyderegis
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Can someone tell what year it was manufactured with the serial #? When did Maytag start using the blue poly agitators and buttons on the wringers? By the way, I'm picking it up on Sunday.
Bobby in Boston
Bobby in Boston
frontaloadotmy
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B DR
the first letter following the ser # designates year,
second letter month of production according to the list
I have.
the first letter following the ser # designates year,
second letter month of production according to the list
I have.
geoffdelp
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Bobby ... January 1966 was when Maytag switched from the red accents and black agitator to turquoise accents and agitator. They also eliminated the chrome letters on the Model E around the same time and when back to the "Maytag" decal for all wringer machines.
Geoff
Geoff
bobbyderegis
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Hi All,
The Maytag was picked up this Sunday in a torrential rainstorm. It's in my kitchen, ready to be prettied up. It's in great shape, just a tiny bit of rust near the legs. Once I figure out what to do with it, I'll post pics. Seriously, I wouldn't have the foggiest idea how to fire this thing up.
Bobby in Boston
The Maytag was picked up this Sunday in a torrential rainstorm. It's in my kitchen, ready to be prettied up. It's in great shape, just a tiny bit of rust near the legs. Once I figure out what to do with it, I'll post pics. Seriously, I wouldn't have the foggiest idea how to fire this thing up.
Bobby in Boston
sounds like fun Bobbby
Make sure the adgitator it securely in place. (center it and push down until you feel and hear a sort of pop). Make sure the hose is in the upright position, you don't want water all over the place. Fill with water(Water and clothes in the load limit level would be to just below the line or point on the stem of the adgitator). Plug in and pull the center knob(the one in front and below the Maytag logo). Pull it out sharply, don't just pull it out gradually or you could grind the gears.
The wringer is easy too: if it isnt already set, take the bar on the top of the wringer and turn it clockwise until it clicks and the wringer is good to go. Have fun. We want to know how you do. Gary
Make sure the adgitator it securely in place. (center it and push down until you feel and hear a sort of pop). Make sure the hose is in the upright position, you don't want water all over the place. Fill with water(Water and clothes in the load limit level would be to just below the line or point on the stem of the adgitator). Plug in and pull the center knob(the one in front and below the Maytag logo). Pull it out sharply, don't just pull it out gradually or you could grind the gears.
The wringer is easy too: if it isnt already set, take the bar on the top of the wringer and turn it clockwise until it clicks and the wringer is good to go. Have fun. We want to know how you do. Gary
