need a model number for wringer washer

[jbj1162]

Hi it's my first time here and I'm looking for a bit of help I just bought my GF a Maytag wringer washer and I cant find a model number but I do have the serial #67977 D K any help would be great I need model # so I can get a manual and parts thanks for looking I have no photos at this time sorry

 

[ken]

Without a picture its kind of hard to tell. But the number you posted corresponds to Model 15 & 16 produced from 1931 to 1939. Check out this site:

http://www.maytagclub.com/

"Maytag Evolution" link on left will give you pictures of the different models produced. Click on "Restoration Info" link on left and then third link in the list "Wringer washer model identification information with serial number" for a list of models and serial numbers.

 

[hippiedoll]

Lucky girlfriend )

A description might help if you don't have no pictures right now.

Is it a square tub or round tub?

Is it all white?

Or is the bottom white and the top of the tub silver/aluminum?

Does the washers lid open to the side & connected to the top of the washtub? Or can you take the lid completely off the washer?

Some of these answer might help identify the model without any pictures.
)

 

[stan]

Welcome

I Can't see a way to decode it from the info I have. It may be older than 1949
Bradboss may know. Pics or description..

 

[jbj1162]

model # for wringer wasner

My bad hippiedoll like I said it's my first time here thanks for your advice with that being said
Ok it is a round machine with flat lid that comes off and hangs on a clip on the side by hose the lid handle as well as the press to release bars on wringers and the agitator and agitator on off knob are all turquoise the tub is white and legs are a rust color lol in last 2 pics are numbers located under wringer assembly k1473 & k1474
called Maytag and someone there said serial # was from 1967 the person I got it from he thought it was a 1955 ??? I'm so confused..

 

[stan]

It's certainly not

a 1955. I think that Turquoise release bar and knob came out in 1966. Before that they were red.
Its a model N but I still can't decode the year from that number to determine exact year.
The D and the K are throwing me off. There's one service manual for model E J and N. So you won't have a problem getting one. There one here on the forum that you can download.
I can't tell from the pics if yours is a pump model or gravity drain.
Is the machine fuctining? How the inside tub? Needs some wet sanding and a repaint, but if it's agitating, wringing, draining., then your in good shape!
Let us know

 

[stan]

Oh

And not leaking!

 

[jbj1162]

so you Dont Know

Ha Ha what the DK means I'm pretty sure it isn't Don't Know any how thanks for all the info I kinda thought it was an N model trying to figure out year There is someone here looking on line and she is insisting that it's a 1940 but all that aside Ive only gotten as far as putting new plug on it and plugging it in and motor runs and when you pull knob agitator works and now we get to where my problems start someone else loaded it in my truck for me when they did that the wringer assembly was removed when I got to my destination I was going to put wringer back on I found 2 pieces stuck in the grease in the part wringer sits so thats why I'm looking for manual is the one you mentioned by chance free ? and as far as the pump I don't think there is one and haven't filled it with water yet so not sure about it leaking hopefully not but DK ? tomorrow I'll try to post picture of the 2 pieces found in the grease

 

[stan]

Ya

I like to see those two pieces.
Are you able to take off the agitator? It's suppose to be removed when not in use so you can clean under it. If it was a pump model, its suppose to have a screen under the agitator that is removable for cleaning.
(Screen also protects the pump from objects that could cause damage to the pump)
Your machine has pre drill holes in the cross bars underneath for a pump to be added if the customer wanted to add one.
It's not 1940... It's may look like it is because when Maytag came out with their N models, they never changed their design. A 1940 would have had a aluminum agitator, the release bar, and pull knob would have been red. Not sure when Matag changed to a red agitator, but would have been sometime after WW2. About 1954 they changed the agitator to black, then about 1966 changed the agitator, release bar, and pull knob to turquoise. Tubs, motors, transmission, gears, pumps, belt, ect all remained the same.
Let us know how you make out.
There are lots of parts out there for these machines because they didn't change. And they contuied manufacturing their model E til 1983.
Someone who know ps these machine better may come by, and know how to decode, and give you a month and year of manufacture, but I know for sure it's not a 1940

 

[ken]

Take a look at the last post in this thread which discusses serial numbers and date codes on later models. Judging that DK is not in the list it looks like yours is 1966 or later. The person who told you 1967 when you called Maytag is probably correct. [this post was last edited: 6/15/2017-09:00]

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?55541

 

[hippiedoll]

This is what I found...

Brand: Maytag
Type: Clothes Washer
Country: USA
Model: N2L
Serial: 67977DKAccording to the serial number this product may have been manufactured August of 1962

I hope this information helps you.
Even though the turquoise color of the agitator, release bar, and pull knob don't seem to match up with that date information.

 

[jbj1162]

I was manufactured in Nov 62

hey hippiedoll thanks for putting in the time to help a newbe out I've been able to find out the model # and got a manual so I was able to find out what the broken parts I found were it's called an index slide it is needed to put wringers in motion and swing wringer head
And Stan thx for the time you put in alsso i'm attaching pics of the broken parts I found the picture I found online looks like the same part was bad do you know if thats a common part that breaks alot ?Dave's Repair Service said te just sold out of this part ?

 

[hippiedoll]

You got it )

Good luck finding the past you need.
Keeping my fingers crossed for you
;o)

 

[stan]

Yes

That's a very common part that can break. Usually because someone man handled the wringer while its locked. It a easy fix.. I replaced mine.. You'l probably find one on eBay or contact Phil in N.Y
I hung on to my broken one in case it could be welded back together.
Your doing well so far! You should be up in running after replacement of that part.
Let us know

 

[jbj1162]

I don't do EBAY

do you have contact info for Phil in NY Stan ?

 

[stan]

I do

I'll look for it and get back to you. But I think he only sells on eBay! You contact him, tell him what you need, he posts it for a buy it now, you buy. I think that's how he dose it
. He dose have a repair shop in Ovid NY.
Let me see what I can find

 

[jbj1162]

Just an update on wringer washer I got my GF

When I was here last I found out my washer needed a new Index Slide after looking further at condition of washer I found that my agitator was stuck on shaft the manual I got said if this happened a 38323 agitator puller could be used well I couldn't just call the Maytag Man to get one so my friend and myself fabricated a replica of 38323 agitator puller and was able to remove agitator without damaging it upon lookin further I found sediment trap and as well as a mark by bottom of tub and pre drilled holes on one of the cross members under machine leading me to think there was at one time a pump on this washer
So it looks like I'm gonna be at this for awhile due to fixed income so any leads on a low cost pump and index slide would be helpful thanks for looking and heres a few after pics after some cleaning

 

[stan]

The pre drilled holes

for the pump where made during manufacturing. This dose not mean it was originally sold with a pump. Just means that it was made to acomadate one. I'll look around for parts other than eBay that may work for you... Davies Repair might have the index slide, but the pump will take longer to locate with out eBay.

 

[bradross]

Entire pump assembly and hoses were listed on ebay ...

This seller is/was a member here - Jim Barnard (club I.D. - "wringer"). It did not sell, so perhaps he will re-list it if asked.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-May...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[jbj1162]

contact info

stan do you have contact info for Davies Repair I'm trying to find that index slide thx 4 looking