Thanks everyone...
Tim (macboy91si): I purchased a new Transmission Boot from my local Maytag/GE dealer for $30. To me, it is worth having a brand new boot in the machine. I didn’t think about the turned up lip weakening due to the rust in the groove. Nevertheless, I would really like to save the original outer tub, so I am going to proceed with a repair, rather than a replacement tub first. I did hear from my appliance store owner/friend in Missouri after I asked him for some assistance on the plastic agitator shaft cover. Apparently, he has some spare outer and inner tubs from this era that I could use as a replacement. It is nice to have that option.
Mike (mtn1584): THANKS!
Paul (turquoisedude): Thanks Paul. Yes, you, and anyone else can take advantage of the agitator removal method using a leather belt. Just slip it under and across the midpoint of the agitator. I closed the buckle on the belt forming a continuous loop. Then I just yanked and pulled and jerked on the belt until the agitator came loose. I have not tried this method on a couple of my Maytag washers yet, but I do want to give it a try one of these days. The POR-15 should arrive Thursday. Anxious to get started.
cfz2882: Thanks.
Robert (unimatic1140): Thanks, glad you liked the video. Yes, I was anxious to get to see the machine run, however, there is another reason why the Washer & Dryer were, and STILL are, on the truck – I don’t yet have a place to put them yet. I am hoping to sell the two dryers (Maytag and ASKO), which will open up the perfect location in the basement for a Washer/Dryer pair.
Ken (bajaespuma): Thank you, and Thank you for all of your advice so far with this acquisition! I really appreciate your expertise. As I mentioned above – I bought a new boot for $30, so the peace of mind is well worth the small expense. I totally agree with you on the design of the plastic hub cover. What a bitch to get off.
Rick (rickr): Thank you. I am looking forward to sharing the restoration project with everyone here.
By the way, if anyone is looking for a GE FilterFlo, I am going to have For Sale, a 1990 Model WWA8350GBEAD (Almond). I use it quite regularly now, but once this restoration is complete, I will be looking to had this 1990 machine off to someone else.
THANKS to all for reading.
Mike