MOVING A MAYTAG E2L

[bradross]

Wow! Mission accomplished!

Larry, this has been an amazing success with a very involved - and apparently frustrating - restoration project. As I think Geoff or Jim said earlier on, with good care, this machine could easily last for several future generations! Just think - my model 30 is from 1935 and still working with original parts and motor! These things were built like tractors!

Don't ya just love a wringer washer??? I love the fact that I'm actually "doing" the laundry - there's something engaging about it, rather than just throwing it in the machine and walking away. Not to mention the memory recall from childhood!

Congrats on a job beautifully done!

 

[d-jones]

Great Job Larry!

Because of the way you documented your progress so thoroughly with photos and commentary, this has been one of the more interesting rebuilds I've seen here on the blog, and as I said earlier, I don't even have a wringer washer. Thanks for taking the time to share it with all of us, and congratulations for a job well done! There is something very satisfying about seeing a vintage machine brought back to life after years of neglect. In this case, something old is new again.

 

[wringer]

Gosh !!

What a job you did !!!!! You had a round trip ticket to Hell on this one buddy !!! I also spin my clothes out in the auto. It takes much less time to dry and especially synthetic materials don't wring dry in a wringer. Glad you had a day that brought back great old times !! I have been using my E as a daily driver since Aug of 11 and love it. I rinse in mine also. Much easier than in a tub. Don't have rinse tub anyhow and no room in the apartment.

GREAT JOB !!!

Jim

 

[rp2813]

After seeing this thread hanging near the top of the list for over two months and noticing it had more than 300 replies, curiosity got the best of me and once I started reading, I couldn't stop.

 

That having been said, let me also say this:  Congratulations!

 

Larry, you have shown everyone here that with a combination of dedication, determination and perseverance, there is virtually no such thing as a lost cause when it comes to a Maytag washer.   I nominate you for "Outstanding Achievement in Clothes Washer Restoration, Non-automatic" as well as "Outstanding Achievement in a Documentary Presentation."

 

This has been one of the most interesting threads I've seen here.  Thanks so much for sharing.  You really hit the ground running when you joined AWO, that's for sure!

 

Ralph

 

[e2l-arry]

Thanks Ralph!

I used the washer for the 2nd time today since the second go-round. It's SO GREAT because I can be using it without saying to myself. "Hurry up and finish this! Before something ELSE happens!" Now it's much more relaxing.

I'm new at this I still take lots of pictures. Here's a cool one. It didn't appear like this in the lens. But the motor was a hummin'. And the water was going along with the good vibe.

Just waiting for the agitator to switch on!

 

[e2l-arry]

And the PUMP

I'm lovin' the pump!

 

[e2l-arry]

And here's my favorite!

A picture of the floor under the washer when I was finished. Isn't that something? No water, no oil. I waited a long time for that!

 

[wringer]

You

are a proud Papa Larry and deservedly so !! She is a beauty.

Jim

 

[stan]

It's a beautiful site

the pic of the standing water, is almost hypnotic! like you kind of what to dive in LOL

Ralph's right, this one needs to be in the hall of fame!

 

[shankstr]

Awesome Job

You sure went through the "wringer" on this project but she sure looks beautiful!! I want to thank you for all the photos and documentation you provided as I am brand spanking new to this forum and just purchased my first E2L to restore. I learned alot. My eventual plan is to add a pump too but need to address the transmission leaking first. Sound familiar??

Thanks again for your post!
Steve

 

[wringer]

Hypnotising

water !! I don't think any of my gals does this. However, I don't remember ever looking at them running but no soap or agitation. I will have to look next washday. Again, AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL JOB !!!

Jim

 

[stan]

Steve

your lucky!
you stumbled on to the perfect thread didn't you LOL

 

[e2l-arry]

A leaking transmission Steve?

Why that's practically unheard of in the Maytag E2L restoration world! What a coincidence that we got the only 2 this ever happened to. LOL

Like Stan said, you came to the right place. I had so much fun with the transmission that I ended up doing it twice. Hopefully, you can save some time by not repeating some of my mistakes.

You'll also find a lot of help here if and when you need it. I have to honestly say I couldn't have done what I did without this site and the members of it. Here I got everything from advise to actual "How To" steps. Not to mention contact information and much need items like parts, Service and Parts Manuals. There are just a lot of friendly and helpful folks here that helped me no end.

Good luck with your restoration! Post pictures of you progress. I joined this site when I first bought Bessie Mae and hadn't even brought her home yet. When I go back to the very first thread and read what I wrote originally, I laugh. Boy! Did I ever have a lot to learn! I thought I'd bring this little gem home and be in business that afternoon. I just wanted to know how to move it and I ended up restoring it on the same thread.

Have fun and let's see some pictures of your progress!!

Larry

 

[rp2813]

Speaking of your first post --

It occurs to me that your initial inquiry was moot.  You could have loaded that thing any way you wanted!

 

[e2l-arry]

That's very true.

But it didn't know that back then. Sideways, upside down, let it drip. It was all going to have to come apart anyway!

 

[bradross]

Great shot of the water ripples!

Larry, it's a work of art! Great shot! And what a relief it must be - to see no drips of ANYTHING under that machine when it's running. Wish I had the space (or facility) to completely dismantle my Model 30 and replace all the gaskets. Being 70+ years old, not surprising that there's a bit of oil seepage around the joints of the transmission casing, etc. But amazingly, it's nothing major. So I'll just keep using it - it's not like it's actually dripping or anything. But I'd still like it perfectly sealed!

Thanks again for posting all the pics of your restoration project!

 

[mickeyd]

Spooky water ghosts for Halloween

John combo took a pic of the famous Maytag Halo of Heat, removed from the dryer and suspended in space--first thing that came to mind when I saw your ripples. The "pattern" is almost the same. I'll try to find it for its eerie similarity.

 

And I want to tell you about double wringing, tomorrow, which came to mind just a few minutes ago after imitating your method of draining the tub while wringing and returning the load right back to the E2L for rinsing.

 

[e2l-arry]

CORRECTION:

"while wringing and returning the load right back to the E2L - P, for rinsing."

 

[mickeyd]

pee pee

Only thru implant surgery.

 

Mine came with a pump and the label reads E2LS. Hmmmmm...... Maybe it's what we call a "SUDS." I'll have to see. All jokes.

 

So I was doing a big load of darks, that had been soaking out salad dressing on a few long sleeve cotton jerseys. Next, I started the pump and I wrung, not wanting to re-use the old cold water. You already know how quick these gals wring, so the tub was empty and I though of you.

 

Then instead of rinsing else where, I started the water in through my inlet mod, and rather than lift the load from the movable cart behind the wringer, I put the load thru the wringer from the cart back into the washer. A ton of water came out ! Since the drain board had automatically reversed, I forgot to provide for the run-off, and the second wring actually flooded the linoleum, so I mopped the floor which needed it anyway.

 

Had heard of this ancient ritual of double--even, tripple--wringing. This was my first attempt, and YOU are the efficient cause, so Thank You, Lawrence. It was pretty cool. Try it on those towels and let us know.

 

 

 

[e2l-arry]

I never tried that but. . .

You may be onto something. I usually just put salad dressing on, of all things, salads! I KNOW! D_U_L_L! Next time I'll try a little Wish Bone on some long sleeve cotton jerseys and give that a try! What goes good with cotton sleeves, Italian? Thousand Island? Chunky Blue Cheese?

Shouldn't yours read E2LPS if it came with a pump? I know now that originally mine was a E2LP. But some negligent oafs removed the P when it broke. I only put one back on. It's criminal! You can go to jail for child neglect but NOT washing machine neglect? What's wrong with THAT? Children, plenty more where those came from. But some of these washers are a finite supply!

I thought the drain pan automatically adjusted to the right angle by the direction of the wringer rolls. I tried running towels through twice but the amount of water extracted the second time doesn't amount to much. I doubt it would shave much off the dryer time.

Tomorrow I have 2 loads. One has 2 towels in it and I'll try the double wring again and see how much water, and/or salad dressing come out the second time through.

Maybe discover a new way to make Maytag Mayonnaise. Or it's bastard cousin. Miracle Whip.