Washer rebuild

[nilfiskga70]

Watched that video from start to finish, great job! The inflatable cuffs used to prise off the agitator look very like the blood pressure kit my doc uses! As regards sound deadening, I converted a van to a camper a few years ago and used something similar called Dynamat, expensive but good at taming the racket off a 2.5 litre diesel engine. That gearbox oil looked pretty rank - so much for 'lubed for life' - also liked the way it was signed off with pride, just like the Aston Martin's engine-builder.

 

[combo52]

Maytag transmission oil back in the day

We never could figure out what MT put in their transmissions, the closest we could come is they used the sludge from the sewage plant in  Newton Iowa, I have certainly never en anything that bad in any other washer transmission..

 

John L.

 

[dishmobile]

Brilliant!

Well done! My father sold Maytags, just like this one, when I was a kid and I helped deliver/install many. Recently, I replaced the bearings in my Neptune, and so I really, really appreciate your attention to detail/work on this machine. Love dem center-dial 'TAGS! Again...well done!

 

[optima]

MAYTAG

Thoroughly enjoyable Eugene. I absolutely loved it!

 

[qsd-dan]

I see damage to the upper shaft of the transmission housing where it rides on the upper bearing. Keep in mind that those sleeve bearings will be damaged long before the shaft is and they don't heal themselves.

I always replace those sleeve bearings during a rebuild even if the shaft appears fine. Maytag never made those available so you're on your own there.

Also, pressing the pin in and out of the pinion gear greatly reduces the chances of damaging those sleeve bearings during both removal and installation (especially when using new sleeve bearings). It also prevents from damaging the shaft, which can crack under stress (usually cracks at the collar). Ignore the Maytag manual when it recommends pounding the pin out of the gear.

 

[askolover]

That was great!

 

[pulltostart]

Oh My!

Only one way to describe this video - and I have to edit what I say because I'm in the wrong forum to really say what my mind says - "In-f*****-credible"!!!!!

 

And what's really amazing is it only took 16 minutes.

 

lawrence

 

[jetcone]

OMG Eugene

I was riveted! Its so fun to tear a machine completely down and build it back up again new! Very satisfying when you pull the covers up at night ! 

Nice polish job on that agitate shaft, you polished the protective paint right back onto it LOL !

 

 

But what was that black hose you installed above the motor up to the tub??? Suds overload dump??

 

And what is your secret on polishing that chrome, perhaps we have a mounted buffing motor someplace with jewelers rouge ????

 

Sound deadening on a MAYTAG?? Really?? I guess John and our contest ( which I won BTW) sparked a new trend! Gansky is installing it on the Combo right now!1 

 

[this post was last edited: 4/23/2020-09:43]

 

[combo52]

Black On The MT A806

Hi Jon, That is the bleach dump hose, it allows the bleach to enter the outer to mix with water first.

Jon, Jon you lost the 1-18 competition for quietness by over 40 points, your hearing aid needs new batteries.

John L.

 

[lorainfurniture]

The chrome

This washer was in really good condition coming in. The chrome was very decent to begin with but my process is as follows:

Already in nice condition: clean with warm soap and water. Buff with towel. Sometimes a bit of rouge and wheel if I have my try-hard pants on.

Kind of rough: 0000 steel wool and oil. Follow up with rouge and wheel. If the chrome has the little pits in it, I’ll pass on the rouge and try a wax.

Peeling, otherwise bad condition: $$$$$$$ chrome shop here we come.

The soundproofing has become a bit of a trademark, it’s my way of making it slightly better that’s new. It did make a difference on the Maytag but not night and day.

 

[mjg0619]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Eugene!

Looks and sounds brand new. Loved watching all the videos you posted of this 806.

Btw, I tried sending you a message through the contact form on your store's website a few weeks ago. Not sure if it went through or if it got lost in the black holes of cyberspace!

 

[jetcone]

JOHN L!!

SLAP!!!!!!

 

"Jon, Jon you lost the 1-18 competition for quietness by over 40 points, your hearing aid needs new batteries. 

John L. "

 

[lorainfurniture]

Reaching me

Sorry I’ve been running the whole store solo since this covid19 business. I’m having a hard time keeping up with everything. The store is super busy I can barely put out a YouTube video every other week. Going from 5 employees to 1 is pretty intense.

I’m sorry to anyone I have not responded to, I will when I get a bit more caught up. If it’s something you need and is time sensitive just call my shop during business hours.

 

[sambootoo]

Beautiful Maytag and beautiful resto. Thanks for your work and for sharing with the rest of us!