Needed: 1988 Maytag upper outer tub cover clamp ring

[jbolfer]

Hi all!

Looking for a Maytag upper outer tub clamp - part number 200846. This is a discontinued part. Any idea where I can get one? I can’t even find a used washer for parts. I saw the “appliance graveyard” in Glendale Arizona listed in another thread, will try to give them a call in the morning.

My wife and I are the original owners of a 1988 Maytag LA 612 top load washer with matching gas dryer (LDG512 series 05). Do not want to give these up ever! .

The upper outer tub clamp ring failed due to an unrecognized small leak over the years that rusted it through.
The washing machine is flawless otherwise. I jury rigged a crazy solution that has the leak down to almost tolerable (see photos). With a new clamp (and seal which is still available OEM, go figure) it will be ready for another 25 yrs service!

Thanks!

 

[jbolfer]

Correction- ready for another 35 yrs service. But I’ll take 25!

 

[qsd-dan]

Have you removed the clamp and the top cover for inspection? You may have a rusted upper tub lip and installing another clamp and new triangular seal may not correct the problem.

 

[goatfarmer]

I have a similar Maytag I will be scrapping in South Bend IN. Where in Illinois are you? 

 

[jbolfer]

Ah thanks qsd-dan. Good point.

Haven’t removed the top cover, but do see a short segment of rust along the lower edge of the gasket, right where it had been leaking. Looks fairly superficial but can’t vouch for what’s deeper. Definitely raises the concern that a new gasket and clamp may still leak. But, willing to chance it if I can find a clamp, maybe do some refurbishment.

Otherwise, haven’t pulled the top since we still use the washer, and if I can’t find a clamp we’ll probably have to buy a new washer anyway.

I did find a long (6’) hose clamp kit on amazon that could wrap the tub and maybe act as a replacement for the clamp, but since it is a flat metal strip it would be a sketchy fix, or involve the original clamp in some way so it would properly seat the gasket. Meh.

Thanks!
John

 

[jbolfer]

Hey goatfarmer,
I am in Wheaton IL and definitely interested. Will try to PM you. Or send me a PM. Thanks!

 

[jbolfer]

All fixed! Thanks everyone, and a special thanks to goatfarmer for sending me the upper outer tub clamp, which completely stopped all leakage. I did buy a new gasket too, but since it’s bone dry I’ll hang on to that as a spare and watch closely. 1988 Maytag save!

 

[repairguy]

Great news! Attaboy for the parts Kenny.

 

[goatfarmer]

Good to see another Maytag live on.....