New Old Stock Maytag E2L

[redcarpetdrew]

You lucky dog!

That is a genuine score! Absolutely awesome. I see your quandry about running it but I do think she deserves to 'strut her stuff' at least once. Dan's right. Video is a MUST during her maiden wash.

Tim, I think that wringers are hard to kill, as well. My E2LP was sitting dormant in a barn for a couple of decades before I found her. Cleaned her up, plugged in and crossed my fingers... No worries! I included a link to the thread as our own Geoff Delp among others left some really useful info on use and care of E2L tubs. As it was said to me before, welcome to the conventional washer club...

RCD

Magic is in the air and another wish list dream comes true!

It has been said that this is a great time for AW members and finding treasures off their wish lists. Robert is proof positive of this. Someone else also said something about every time a AW member finds something from his wish list, an angel gets her wings. If so, then there's an angel who...

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[jetcone]

wow Pristine Find!

Beautiful, now if I could only find a 1957 Bendix set in green with the stickers still on them...............

 

[polkanut]

Ted,

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">I have to agree with everyone else so far, that beauty needs to be used at least once so it can show you how good a Maytag wringer washes.  In what shape is the little rubber ball that you step on to activate the rollers?  You can put a screw in the hole where the air hose attaches to the machine to override that rubber ball contraption.</span>

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;"> </span>

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Drew, the J2L I have now is actually the 3rd Maytag wringer I've owned.  The 1st was my late mother-in-laws machine, the 2nd belonged to my wife's uncle, and both were E2L's, with gravity drain.  I foolishly sold both of them (more like gave them away).  I'm not going to let the same thing happen now.  I love the thorough, but yet gentle Gyrafoam washing action.  I prefer gravity drain machines because with no pump to deal with, it makes for one less thing to go wrong. </span>

 

[mr-maytag]

Thank you for the nice comments, everyone! Yes...I'll use it pretty soon. I'm going put a couple coats of wax the skirt to protect it before I use it. I can't just let it sit there forever! Tim, actually, the rubber ball is gone - just the tube and contraption that screws into where the 90 degree drive for the wringer is on the leg has survived...it's the only thing that was "wrong" with the machine. There's already a 1/2" bolt in it.

I also have a J2L, Tim. I like it a lot - nice and quiet and fun to use. I had a PINK February 1966 (with aqua release bar) E2LP from my great aunt, but I foolishly let go of it. It was in good condition and was nice and clean. I doubt I'll ever find another. I also have a 1976 E2LS in excellent cosmetic condition, but the agitator was evidently never removed...and when I finally got it out, the center was corroded away and the spring shot out of the center seal. I'm going to save a few parts off of it, but it's headed for appliance recycling at the end of the month. Terrible shame - it's a nice looking machine.

 

[polkanut]

Definitely salvage as much as you can before getting rid of it.  Things like the rollers, motor, agitator, etc. are fast becoming NLA.  That rubber ball contraption was a POS in the first place, good riddance to bad rubbish! 

 

[qsd-dan]

I'm going to save a few parts off of it, but it's headed for appliance recycling at the end of the month. Terrible shame - it's a nice looking machine.

If you don't mind getting a little dirty and venturing into the unknown, you can probably get all of the parts you need from this guy.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[mickeyd]

a peak into heaven

 

 

It's gorgeous. How often will we see a view like that--brand new pristine never used mint NIB showroom floor, what else? And the Cadillac, no less.

 

Me, I could not resist using it.

 

Another AW.org Miracle.

 

Congrats, Ted, and OH, the Maytag Conventional pump--there is none better!

 

[mr-maytag]

Thanks Dan. I have actually already emailed with that guy and he said to scrap it! I suppose someone who had a washer in poor cosmetic condition with a good transmission could combine the two.

 

[mr-maytag]

It's true, Michael, and thanks! It's pretty thrilling to me...that's for sure! I never thought I'd see a brand new one like that in person, much less get the chance to have one myself.

 

[qsd-dan]

the center was corroded away and the spring shot out of the

Are you referring to the center shaft? If so, I may be able to help you out.

I found a J2LP laying on its side a few months back in a newly landscaped area (along with a vintage gas stove from the 30's and some OLD bottles probably from the 20's) It has probably been there for over 40 years and is missing the agitator, wringer assembly, and motor. The trans and pump are still present and the center shaft is (very surprisingly) rust free. If I can get it off without destroying it, it's yours for free.

 

[mr-maytag]

Dan... Actually, no...it's the transmission cover housing that is around the center shaft that is corroded away. I would need a whole new center plate.

 

[mr-maytag]

And PS, Dan...thank you very much for the offer!

 

[swestoyz]

I'm late to the party (as always), but never-the-less, you have a beautiful Maytag! Congrats on a wonderful find. What is the serial number on this again?

Would love to see a shot with the agitator off. The center plate and bolts should still have factory dust on them!

Ben

 

[mr-maytag]

Here's a picture of the inside without the agitator in it for you, Ben. The serial number is 296786LT. According to the list I have, it was manufactured in October 1983.

 

[DWLaurie]

A little Serial Number/Aging help?

I just acquired an E2LP from my elderly neighbor. She's approximately 85 and she says it was her mother's machine. Everything I have read so far tells me that it was built between '69 and '83, but I can't find a date chart for this Serial Number. A little help please? Thanks, Guys!

Model E2LS
Ser. No. 001624