Suds Saver question for the experts:

[bajaespuma]

I'm trying to get the washbasket out of the Maytag and I'm using a spanner wrench to remove the tub nuts. Before I do damage I need a couple of reminders. First, the nut unscrews clockwise? Also, do you have to remove what looks like another nut on top of the nut that the spanner wrench fits?

 

[qsd-dan]

Tub nut is removed in the clockwise direction. Before attempting to unscrew the stem seal, the allen/torx screw needs to be removed first. After that, the stem seal is removed in the clockwise direction as well.

 

[bajaespuma]

Thanks but please, I'm unclear.

What's the stem seal and where is the allen/torx screw?

 

[combo52]

MT WASHER TUB REMOVAL

First you have to remove the tub lock ring, its the ring with the four rectangular notches in it. Then you can lift out the wash basket, after the tub cover is removed that is. After the wash basket is removed you can remove the tub mounting stem with the same spanner wrench that was used to unscrew the basket lock ring. In one of the four notches there is a set screw that has to be removed before the mounting stem can be removed. The mounting stem has to be removed if you want to get to the tub seal, tub bearing, the transmission, or if you want to remove the outer tub.

 

[qsd-dan]

Sorry, I thought you had a little more understanding in Maytag teardowns, so I wasn't very detailed in my repsonse. This link gives a rather detailed step by step process.

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?25520

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Oh, sure Dan...

I KNEW you'd post the link to that thread before I could. Have it bookmarked, do we? LOL! Actually, I'm kinda proud of that thread. I'm just gonna have to do that how to on the Helical transmission since you seem to be busy with being a TV star and all that... (Ducks and runs!)

RCD

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?29014_15

 

[qsd-dan]

I'm just gonna have to do that how to on the Helical transmission since you seem to be busy with being a TV star and all that... (Ducks and runs!)

You better run you son-of-a

Of course, you're the only one here who knows just how bad I didn't wanna go through with the interview, but decided to "take one for the washer team" and help others here possibly get the chance to purchase their dream machines from viewers who have a rare bird stored away. I cringe everytime I watch that damn clip.

As far as a step-by-step trans rebuild thread, I recently got a TON of trans parts from New York and APP in Reno, so it'll soon be in the works. We'll see who posts it up first

 

[bajaespuma]

THANK YOU!

Thank youse!

I've always depended on the kindness of strangers!

Now the next question is how do I get that friggin' tub nut to loosen!?!!?

 

[qsd-dan]

Now the next question is how do I get that friggin' tub

BFH and a strong swing. If it won't budge at all (keep at it for a while), split the nut with a chisel and a hammer.

 

[bajaespuma]

Success!

John, Drew and Dan, thank you very much! And thanks for that thread, I've saved it and will be able to refer to it.

 

[surgilator_68]

Congratulations!!

Now I don't know where this machine came from but that is some serious mineral build up. Someone needs to use more detergent.

 

[qsd-dan]

Congrats!!

I wouldn't worry much about the buildup. I have a couple of machines with outer tubs that looked like that. With continued use of hot water (for the whites) and soaking (oxygen bleach), it slowly disappeared.

Actually, every time the machine went into a spin, chunks would fall off and work their way to the pump where it would grind them into small enough pieces to make their way out the drain hose. Had a few stubborn pieces that would take a few loaded of beating by the water pump, but they eventually worked their way out.

 

[bajaespuma]

One of the greatest satisfactions in life is being taught ho

Armed with confidence you guys gave me, I've just removed two more recalcitrant Maytag tubs. Jeez! Even when you're unscrewing in the correct direction those suckers do not want to come off. The lime in the outer tub is dissolving very easily with some industrial scale remover I got from work; the scale of the outside of the washbasket is a little thicker and nastier, but from your comments I've decided not to go medieval on the thing.

And then, an hour ago, what should show up in my driveway but two more vintage Maytags! But that is another thread and, as Scarlett said, tomorrow is another day.

 

[surgilator_68]

Be very careful using the scale remover on the porcelain. It can and will etch. Once that happens you're done with that machine. Dilute it first, remove a little at a time.

The build up on the outer tub is not necessarily a problem although it is undesirable. Left over build up will collect lint, harbor moisture and accelerate rust. I would however make sure that all of the important areas are clear of build up. The drain outlet to pump hose, the water pressure hose port and hose, the 3 tub bolt mounting holes and the flange for the main seal. Also where the tub cover mates to the tub. Make sure all those areas are clean and you will be sure to have a good water tight seal.

As for the wash basket you want to make sure ALL the holes in the tub are free of mineral build up and not clogged. If you don't the water, lint and grit will not have a way to drain out of the basket and you will have more water going back into the tub instead of draining out.

 

[bajaespuma]

Viscious stuff

I made that mistake once with muriatic acid, which also ruined two fingernails on my left hand that are still healing after one and a half years.