redcarpetdrew
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After seeing a picture of that motor around the bearing area, I too am concerned that the motor might indeed be on its way. They can be found! The motor can be used from any similar model that uses it. Such as the DEx08, DEx09, DEx10, DEx12, even the LDE series dryers. Of course the gas versions like DG's and LDG's will work too. Basically when the model numbers started with MDE(G), then Maytag started using a motor that would be incompatible with yours.
The motor number, 303358 (or Y303358) is still quite available. Whirlpool has changed the number to W10410999 but motors under the old number are still around. You'll most likely need to change the blower wheel (Y303836) when you do the motor. The front glides are, of course, changed by themselves. They are 306508. If the Teflon glides have a ton of meat left on them, you'll be ok. If they are thin or wearing thru to the cork backing, replace them! Brian's thread referenced here is really good but the only thing I'll add is that if you replace the glides, the cork AND the blue Teflon strips both tuck thru the little slots and then you attach the pop rivets from the back side. Look at how the old ones are attached first and you'll see what I mean. The drum rollers and belt tensioner pulley, if in good shape could be cleaned and the shafts gently lubed. I highly recommend you use Zoom Spout, a turbine oil, for this. Of course, the belt (Y312959) should be done of cracked or otherwise showing wear. This is, except maybe the motor, what us techs consider just normal wear and tear items.
I am very happy you are saving this one. She sure is pretty!
RCD
The motor number, 303358 (or Y303358) is still quite available. Whirlpool has changed the number to W10410999 but motors under the old number are still around. You'll most likely need to change the blower wheel (Y303836) when you do the motor. The front glides are, of course, changed by themselves. They are 306508. If the Teflon glides have a ton of meat left on them, you'll be ok. If they are thin or wearing thru to the cork backing, replace them! Brian's thread referenced here is really good but the only thing I'll add is that if you replace the glides, the cork AND the blue Teflon strips both tuck thru the little slots and then you attach the pop rivets from the back side. Look at how the old ones are attached first and you'll see what I mean. The drum rollers and belt tensioner pulley, if in good shape could be cleaned and the shafts gently lubed. I highly recommend you use Zoom Spout, a turbine oil, for this. Of course, the belt (Y312959) should be done of cracked or otherwise showing wear. This is, except maybe the motor, what us techs consider just normal wear and tear items.
I am very happy you are saving this one. She sure is pretty!
RCD
