My new to me E2L

[geoffdelp]

Notes on Chrome Letters and Agitator

I found some service notes that will help with the dates for the chrome letters and lint filter agitator.

The first mention of the chrome letters on the Model E's in the "Let's Talk Service" bulletins is April 1959. The chrome agitator pull was also put in place at the same time. Maytag offered replacement letters to the dealers for .20 each and the chrome agitator pull was .45 each. I haven't found the notes that say exactly when the letters were put into production.

In the same vein, the first mention of the lint filter agitator was an ad on the back of the November 1958 "Let's Talk Service" saying this agitator was "The Year's Hottest Feature". Again, it doesn't state exactly when it was put into production. The next mention of this agitator was in December 1966 saying they had discontinued the lint filter piece and replaced it with another lint filter (no picture). The new lint filter was slightly higher than the old one and would not allow the lids on the J's and N's to fit tightly on the tub. Bet that PO'd a lot of women!!

The last mention I can find in my bulletins is in November 1967 where they replaced the lint filter that didn't fit right with a new polypropylene one. The picture is black and white but it looks like a turquoise version of the original and it says that it can be used in all 3 models ... E, J, N. It also offered the same agitator; bakelite. Bet Maytag was trying to use up the stock of bakelite agitators because I can't find any mention of a poly replacement agitator.

Don't know how rare these agitators are but they must not have been as popular as the standard "gyratator" version. The standard Maytag agitator was superb; but the lint filter agitator is just as superb and offers pretty good lint removal.

The agitator that Steve has is GORGEOUS!! Mine is still in really good condition and I have used petroleum jelly on it in between washes to help preserve it and shine it up. You just put a film of petroleum jelly on with paper towels and then just wipe/shine it with another paper towel. The petroleum jelly is water soluble and does not stain clothing.

Hope that helps and by all means, keep looking for these agitators; they've got to be out there somewhere!! Mickey ... maybe I could make big bucks by renting out my agitator??? LOL!!

 

[geoffdelp]

Nice machine, Michael!! The avocado color looks like it is in fine shape!!

 

[shankstr]

Work Continues

Well, I got my parts from Phil. New centerplate, gaskets, rubber plug (for screw hole), new SS hex bolts to replace gulmite bolts and the all important Gulmite wrench so I could progress further in my endeavor. I removed the tub, PU and horizontal PTO and wringer post. Removed the center plate from the PU and low and behold...look at all that Bosco!! Thick, nasty stuff it is!! It makes you wonder how anything could run with that stuff inside. It was a all day adventure cleaning everything but got them all cleaned up. That was yesterday. Today I spent most of the day cleaning, sanding, de-greasing the skirt. I didn't bother removing the cross braces, just didn't see the need. I primed the inside / outside of the skirt also using Rustoleum white primer. It turned out well but you have to be careful with that primer..it's thin stuff and will run if you over do it. I have a couple spots i'll have to re-sand when it's dry. The inside looks good enough for me...clean and white. Larry painted the inside of his but I'm thinking to keep it primer only. Nor did I use Larry's trick of using petroleum jelly to mask the raised lettering. I'm sure it works well but just couldn't fathom getting greasy again so I did it the old fashion way with painter tape and a Exacto knife.

A tip to share. I used ziplock bags to keep me organized by putting the bolts from each dis-connect in it's own labeled bag. It keeps me from losing them and I know where they go.

LARRY- What was the final verdict on what type of lube & grease you used? I know you bought something online but I think you ended up using something else.

GEOFF- Thanks for stopping in and the info on the agitator and manufacture date. Apparently, she's older than I only by 7 yrs. I like older ladies as long as they work for me Gosh, I hope she doesn't "feel" used when she's done!

Dan & Mickeyd - Thanks for your commentary. Your post made me smile and feel lucky to have had such a great find...now only if my lotto numbers would hit!!!

 

[wringer]

I have

a story to make everyone who wants a lint filter agitator cry. When I became acquainted with the Amish men who restore these ladies I ask them about them. THEY THROW THEM AWAY ALONG WITH ALL OF THE PUMPS !!!!!!! It seems that Amish do not like the filter nor the pump. They have thrown a great number away over the years they have been doing this. Naturally since I have known them they have not had a filter one come in. I was sick when they told me this. IF I ever find any from them I will let you all know and see that you get one that hopefully will become available sometime. I want one of these so bad. Thanks for the info on them Geoff !! I had no idea there were 2 different lengths of them. All I know is I WANT ONE !! Sick isn't it ??

Jim

 

[shankstr]

Jim

"One mans trash is another mans treasure." Tell them to stop throwing parts away and give them to you to fund your hobby!

 

[qsd-dan]

THEY THROW THEM AWAY ALONG WITH ALL OF THE PUMPS !!!



 

I think you found your new source of income. Put me down for at least one!

 

[wringer]

They

have promised me every one that comes in now. Lets just hope some come in in their units to be rebuilt. Pumps too !!

Jim

 

[e2l-arry]

Synthetic Grease,

Is what Phil told me to use. Synthetic grease was no doubt not around when these were built but Phil said that's what he'd use. So I just went to Ace Hardware and bought a 1 pound container of Super Lube Synthetic grease. The label reads that it will work in almost any application, Multi-Purpose, Heavy Duty, Compatible, and so on. I packed mine with about 4 oz. so 1/4 pound. That's all that would seem to fit without over packing. So far, that's worked just fine. I think it cost something around $10.00. I also used it to coat the wringer shaft before I put it back in. And will probably use it for that every couple of months. I could also probably use it on the agitator shaft but I'll just stick with the Vaseline for that.

 

[mickeyd]

THEY THROW THEM AWAY ALONG WITH ALL OF THE PUMPS !!!!!!!

 

It's so ironic that such a holy, holy people like the Amish are committing sacrilege. What is this world coming to? AUUURRRRGGGGG

 

[shankstr]

I'm tired

Spent the last couple hours polishing the crown of the tub with Mothers aluminum mag polish. WHAT A JOB THAT IS!!! I'm using a drill w/ a buffer but still takes FOREVER and only half way through. The polished area shines like chrome... beautiful!

 

[stan]

Steve

where are the pics!! We want to see!!

What kind of oil did you use in the P.U?

 

[e2l-arry]

That tub/crown IS A JOB AND 1/2!

I've done it twice! It killed me to throw that first tub away after I'd spent hours getting it all pretty! But the Mother's works great. Can you tell that when you get the corrosion off you feel less resistance when rubbing? That tells you you're ready to move to a new section. One thing I haven't tried yet is the Brill-o pads with Oxy Clean that Geoff recommends. I tried wet sanding but thought I get even better results using SOS pads. But whatever you use, I don't think you can get these new looking without a LOT of elbow grease and HARD WORK. But they sure do shine up nicely when you're done.

As for the Amish throwing away pumps and filter agitators, all I can say is For Shame! But at least they don't go door to door like some other groups that shall remain nameless. I had a group here last Saturday I couldn't get rid of. I turned the hose on them. Then I set the dogs on them. Next I shot one of them in the leg. They finally got the hint they weren't welcome and left!

 

[wringer]

Larry,

The Amish around here are very nice people but do have some bad ideas including discarding of parts others want/need. We have the other groups here also but I get them gone quick by telling them I am a registered sex offender LOL. Not really, I just slam the door closed in their faces.

Jim

 

[e2l-arry]

Slamming the door may work,

But nothing says "GET LOST" like a bullet in the leg.

 

[wringer]

You are right

now where did I put my gun ??????????????????? LOL

 

[stan]

Jim

Is there a reason the Amish throw these parts away?
Is it because the pumps make it easier for the women to do laundry? What's the deal

 

[shankstr]

Progress is being made

Finished up polishing the tub crown with Mothers aluminum / mag polish. I do not recommend trying to do this by have unless you wish to finish 2 birthdays later. I used my drill and buffing pads and it was still SLOW work. For the inside tub I only used SOS pads. I still have a little more work to do there.

Tub skirt is all primed. Just waiting a for a day where the temperature is above 50 to put the Rustoeum spray appliance epoxy on. Maybe tomorrow??

Waiting for Phil to get back to me on pump parts. Per Larry's thread, I know he has the pumps but I will still need all the other hardware too. Phil said it would be a least a week before he could let me know. I hope he's looking for the linkage and hardware for me!?

 

[shankstr]

OOOH AHHH

Look at that shine! I can see myself!!

 

[shankstr]

All primed

and waiting for my dress coat..

 

[e2l-arry]

Looking Good!

I wished I'd have thought to use white primer. I had a couple of spots that took 3 coats to cover the grey completely.

The tub came out GREAT! It's just a lot of hard work. I think I spent 4 or 5 hours on the last one I did a few weeks ago.

I know Phil sells the pumps. He still has them on EBay. I got the hardware from Dave. I think he charged me $20.00. If Phil doesn't have the hardware, you can give Dave a try.

What's your plan for the leg extensions and casters?

Larry