MOVING A MAYTAG E2L

[e2l-arry]

None

None that I can see anyway. Is there any difference if you use Penzoil 40 wt. or 40 wt.Quaker State? Not much anyway. I think 40 wt. is 40 wt. and 90 wt. is 90 wt.

Plus, at the rate I go through it, it's just more economically sound to use the cheap stuff!

 

[stan]

So

tomorrow's your night?

 

[e2l-arry]

I'm hoping tomorrow night Stan

But I somehow messed up my thumb. It feels like a pulled a tendon. I can't even pick up a glass or write with my right hand and I'm right handed! I've been putting ice on it trying to work it out. But if it's not better tomorrow there's no way I'll be able to re-assemble a washer.

 

[stan]

Damm

that's too bad!

Somehow I think you'll do it anyway...call it a hunch LOL

 

[wringer]

Good Grief !!!

Now Bessie May's "diffugalties" have moved to you !!! Hope your thumb is better soon. As you know, I am a fanatic about my 3 gals. Today is washday in all 3 of them. It takes longer but they each get used and then cleaned up weekly. One washes and the other two rinse. Anyhow, I wish you the best not only with Bessie May now but the thumb also.

Jim

 

[e2l-arry]

I did get it back together last night

Everything went back into place just fine. Although not as quickly as it went when I tore it apart. But I expected that.

I was real careful with re connecting the "new" center plate back to it's original mating power unit. Made sure the gasket was properly in place to prevent any leak paths to keep the oil IN and water OUT.

I did this on the bench just to make extra sure when I tapped down the locating pins I had every even and had a good connection. The downside was it was a little messier than replacing the center plate with the power unit already back in the machine. A couple of times during the re-install I'd tilt it just right and it would spill some oil from the breather holes. Not too bad it at least it was fresh, clean oil and easier to wipe up than the Bosco.

Now I'm just waiting on the new shaft water seal. The vendor said it was delayed because of Hurricane Sandy. I probably didn't need one but I'm leaving NOTHING to chance this time! I also sealed around the 2 bolts the connect the CP to the PU and the other 2 bolts that attach the tub, CP and PU. Like I said, I'm taking every precaution this time as I really hope that by changing out the center plate this will be the LAST time. The motor, agitator and pump worked just fine when I plugged it in.

Once the new seal is in place I'll give it the preliminary water test. Hopefully tomorrow or Friday after work. Wish me luck!

Larry

 

[shankstr]

I've got

my fingers crossed!!

 

[e2l-arry]

We passed the water test!

I only put about 3 inches in because I don't have the shaft water seal in yet. In a couple of minutes I saw a water drops. I looked underneath and it was from the hose to center plate connection. The clamp wasn't tight enough. So a little tightening with a socket wrench and that solved the problem. Three hours later NOT A DROP! I got a good seal around the tub.

Here's something I found out about the center plate that I didn't know. There's a hole in the bottom of the center plate, between drain hole and one of the bolts that connect to the power unit, that goes directly to the lower part of the shaft. With a good seal you wouldn't have a leak, with a bad one you would. A direct hole, at an angle, from the bottom of the water seal to an opening at the bottom of the plate. Water directly to the floor. I have to assume that was designed to prevent standing water from seeping into the power unit. Better to have it leak onto the floor. So I guess if you have a leaking water seal, you'd know it.

 

[e2l-arry]

I think I got it!

Well everyone, I think the center plate was my problem all along. I used the replacement plate and tested it out over the weekend. So far, so good!

I did the water test a few nights ago with only about 3" of water and it passed. Last night I did another test with a full tub of hot water, after I installed the new shaft water seal, and all passed. So, I pulled out my winter flannel sheets and gave them a wash along with some other stuff. Ended up being 3 loads. Everything was fine. That louder knock, knock, knock, beat that kept time to the agitator is gone. Geoff said a bad bearing, and it will make that sound. Now it just has the lighter tick tock to it which I understand is more common with the newer plastic agitator splanes.

So today I did the rest of my 2 week's worth of laundry, another 5 loads, and I'm happy to report everything is just fine! I really think that center plate did the trick. Took me a while and some trial and mostly, error, but I think I got it.

Going over the history of my usage of this washer, I don't think I've ever made it to 8 loads of laundry without "incident" It was Possessed you know.The night before I pulled off the evil center plate I thought I heard if fart and say "Your Mama eats kitty litter!"

This is SOOOOOOOO much better . Finally!

Larry

 

[wringer]

Well,

no one can say you don't deserve her to operate as a NEW gal with all of the work you have put into her. I am glad/happy that you have been successful. I know it was very trying to you and we all here were pulling for you. Many happy wash days ahead await you Larry !

Jim

 

[Patrick]

Last reply was a year ago, but asking anyway.

What are you using to clean the inside of the tubs so well?

 

[e2l-arry]

Many options but

The easiest is Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish. They sell it at Auto Parts stores. You just rub it on and buff it off. You'll go through a lot of rags as the oxidation comes off but it's easier than scrubbing with SOS pads or fine steel wool. But those are options too. But from my experience, the best was the Mother's Mag

 

[joeslawn]

Thank you!!!

Thank you for such a good write up on a really impressive washing machine. I have acquired one and I now feel confident that I can restore it to operating condition. Not sure how long it's been since it was used, but it came with two wooden sticks! Don't think it's been out of service all that long.