njk
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Hi! I'm new here, and hope y'all can help...I'm resurrecting my vintage Maytag Wringer Washer. I used it for several years about 15 years ago, then stored it until today, when the 3rd (or 4th?) 'modern' washer died without warning. Delighted (and surprised!) that the engine still runs, but there are some things that need help fixing:
The agitator sorta works – I think the inside of the agitator that fits down onto the shaft in the bottom of the tub is quite worn, making it agitate intermittently. I’m hoping to find a replacement that will fit more snugly and agitate consistently when the agitator activator button is pulled out?!
The bearing hanger for one side of the wringer is broken, so I need to replace it. The serial # is L133785A - and a 'how to date your Maytag' page says that's a 1959 Electric (Model E). It has a turquoise agitator and the agitator activator knob on the front used to be red (I think). The name/model plate is illegible now, but serial # was stamped into the body of the washer, and the bearing hanger has Maytag K-1290 on it. I'd sure appreciate any help/advice where to get the bearing hanger so I can use the wringer, and a source for new wringer rollers when I need to replace them.
The wringer swings freely - it doesn't lock in place. I found a ziploc with broken pieces in it that I apparently saved when I put it in storage (whew!) and I think have pieced them together right (?) They seem to go on the wringer head around the shaft, but I'll need one of them (no clue what to name it) and instructions how to put it in correctly once I have it. Here are pics of what I pieced together and where it looks like it goes. The right tab has small teeth on the side toward the inside of the wringer head and has K-1436 then Maytag with an 8 under it (in case the pic isn't clear). The spring and cotter pin were in the same bag as the broken bits, but I have no clue where they might go. Again, any help/direction would be most appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
NJK
The agitator sorta works – I think the inside of the agitator that fits down onto the shaft in the bottom of the tub is quite worn, making it agitate intermittently. I’m hoping to find a replacement that will fit more snugly and agitate consistently when the agitator activator button is pulled out?!
The bearing hanger for one side of the wringer is broken, so I need to replace it. The serial # is L133785A - and a 'how to date your Maytag' page says that's a 1959 Electric (Model E). It has a turquoise agitator and the agitator activator knob on the front used to be red (I think). The name/model plate is illegible now, but serial # was stamped into the body of the washer, and the bearing hanger has Maytag K-1290 on it. I'd sure appreciate any help/advice where to get the bearing hanger so I can use the wringer, and a source for new wringer rollers when I need to replace them.
The wringer swings freely - it doesn't lock in place. I found a ziploc with broken pieces in it that I apparently saved when I put it in storage (whew!) and I think have pieced them together right (?) They seem to go on the wringer head around the shaft, but I'll need one of them (no clue what to name it) and instructions how to put it in correctly once I have it. Here are pics of what I pieced together and where it looks like it goes. The right tab has small teeth on the side toward the inside of the wringer head and has K-1436 then Maytag with an 8 under it (in case the pic isn't clear). The spring and cotter pin were in the same bag as the broken bits, but I have no clue where they might go. Again, any help/direction would be most appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
NJK
I also messaged Phil in Ovid NY to see if he has the index slide and/or agitator. I do appreciate the help! I discovered the agitator issue on the first load I tried, so have done one load in my ol' girl and hand-wrung them - I'd forgotten how much muscle that takes! 
