Weekend Work on 101P

[geoffdelp]

Hi all ... thought I'd share some pictures from the first water (albeit cold) into my 101P this past weekend. I haven't scrubbed the rust out yet, as I want to wait for the new drain hose before I use hot water. The old hose leaks seriously and I don't want to contribute to the rust problem, but I was still able to enjoy some Maytag action!!

 

[geoffdelp]

Another shot ... machine is gyratating ... gotta love the gyrafoam method!! Oops ... problem with the water valve!! Water continues to enter even after machine starts agitating AND when the machine is turned off ... will disassemble.

 

[geoffdelp]

Check out the residual soap suds left from the previous owner. That's something I don't like; oh well. Gotta get it cleaned up!!

 

[geoffdelp]

First spin!!! Throws water up and into the outer tub and the pump works great.

 

[geoffdelp]

Garage shot of "driveway washing"!! Sorry, kind of dark.

 

[geoffdelp]

Happy Maytager ... breathing a sigh of relief, too!! It was stifling in the garage on Saturday; it was 100 degrees with a dew point of 69. Uggghhhh ...

 

[geoffdelp]

Timer Worked!!

AND the timer worked. Thanks Robert for the assist! I was able to splice the wires together and I LOVE the sound the timer makes as it advances every 30 seconds ... also, I love the Maytag "clunk" when it goes into spin. That's the sound that used to scare the heck out of me as a kid when I was in the basement alone. It scared me the first time it happened on Saturday!!! Ahhh ... memories.

 

[rickr]

Congratulations on getting your Maytag going Geoff! The hard work is paying off for you! Glad the timer issue is resolved also. Thanks for the pix's. We will look forward to more pictures as your machine goes back together.

 

[drmitch]

Hi Geoff! Looks like it will be a really great machine! Very good photos, you must have a very good camera. Looks like a new Ford 500 too. Sharp!

 

[swestoyz]

Congrats Geoff! This is the oldest Maytag auto I've seen working. I'm really glad someone saved this one, I thought it was going to the crusher for sure when we didn't pick it up. Beautiful machine

Ben

 

[Unimatic1140]

Hi Geoff, wow you did such a fabulous job, congratulations! I know how great it feels to bring a sleeping mummy back to life after years of dormancy. Great pictures too, can't wait to see more. I'm glad the timer wire splicing worked and the pump is now silent. You should pick up a water valve repair kit at your parts store, if you can't find one I know the Sunberg parts on 44th and Nicollet has some I can pick it up for you if you need.

 

[gansky1]

We have lights!

Geoff - it looks like you're having a really fun time with this washer, and it's looking good too! Don't you love the way the AMP throws it's water? Slow and graceful, almost like an elegant fountain. ;-) Keep up the good work!

 

[frontaloadotmy]

That shore is a purty

Red agitator!

 

[jetcone]

Geoff

Thanks for sharing , I love running shots with the cabinet gone! It always looks like the machine will tip right over doesn't it??

Oh I want that machine and its all Greg's fault! That Red gyratator is the bee's knees!

Congratulations on delving into the guts of these things! You've entered a whole new world!

Jon

 

[mayken4now]

Geoff, I have several Maytag's as you may already be aware. This one you have is the bomb. Yes, the timer advance sound is awesome. Enjoy!

Steve

 

[geoffdelp]

Thanks for the kind words ...

I really appreciate it. I realize that I am a "first timer" with this type of restoration and you all have had so much experience that I have been quite hesitant about showing my progress. I thank you for your patience and I'm sure I'm not done with the questions yet!! I'm going through this very slowly as I want to get it right. I'd really like to use this machine quite often when I get it inside to its new home.

It is a "graceful" machine with lots of character; like the majority of the machines I've seen on this website.

If I don't get a new hose by this weekend, I'll try to concentrate more on the laundry room. I'll be removing my dual laundry tubs (can you believe it ~ this from a wringer user!) and am searching for a more compact single tub. I saw some at Home Depot that will work, but I like the one that was on e-Bay a while ago; remember the yellow/green one with the cabinet? While I know I can't find that color combo, I wonder if I can find a brand new plain white one with a lid?

Also, I need to prepare the cabinet, lid and handle for painting. We have a painting subcontractor at work who will help me with this at his shop. He knows what special paint to use, so it will be a Saturday project and I'm hoping ... next Saturday.

Also, I need to order some POR 15 (is that the best?) off the web and get the channel base painted.

So, you see, I have a long way to go.

Here's a shot of the water pumping onto the driveway for the first time ... my very own little waterfall!!

 

[westytoploader]

Wow Geoff, you've done a great job! I bet that machine is fun to watch (and hear...it probably sounds much different than the later Maytags) in action; and the "KERSCHK" sound of the timer makes it that much more fun!

Excellent work!

 

[jetcone]

Love the leg shot

Run the camera up higher next time! Ohh baby!

 

[compwhiz128]

The drain hose

I dare you to drink the rinse water from that ;-p

 

[geoffdelp]

Oh, ishy-poo ... NO!! You should have seen the stuff that came out of the hose!! Totally gross. There was a black film ... like plastic ... but disintegrated when you touched it; I have no idea what that was (and don't want to know!).

This machine obviously did not receive the best of care.

Surprisingly, it smells better after running cold water through it. The owner's manual clearly states to leave the lid open as much as possible in between washes. With having that outer tub, it must have taken a long time to dry out.

Don ... I like my Five Hundred a lot. It has all wheel drive; was WONDERFUL in the snow and ice this past winter!

Ben ... Have you seen Robert's pictures of his AMP? His is older; one of the originals from 1949. This machine is from 1954.

Austin ... you almost have the sound down for the timer. It sort of "skates" ... a hard sound to verbalize!

Jon ... My knobby knees? Good heavens ... I wouldn't want anyone to get sick!!!

 

[appnut]

Geoff, I refer to those timers as the "snapping" timer

 

[appnut]

And where are my Southern manners!!! Geoff thank you for the great pictures. Your work is truely to be commended, especially since this is your first. I've not seen a naked 'tag of this era b4. Bob

 

[geoffdelp]

Bob ... I like that ... "snapping timer". It does sort of snap, doesn't it!!

I did a Robert "evening showers" on her tonight. I stripped down the top completely (lid off, control panel out) and gently scrubbed her with Bon Ami and a sponge. The top is in really great condition! The zinc coating Maytag used lived up to its promise.

I'm hoping to get the cabinet and lid painted next weekend. I can't wait! The laundry tub I want is in stock at the local plumbing supply and will pick it up on Monday. Should be lots of fun fixing up the laundry room!

I really do want to get the agitator out; but will have to wait to see if hot water might loosen it. I would like to strip it completely down, scrub the tubs and replace the seals; but I might not be able to do that right now. We'll see.

Thanks for the encouragement!!

 

[appnut]

Geoff, yes it does. To me, that was the timer of the 1950s. Hotpoint dishwashers, frog-eyed Kenmores, Frigidaires, Kelvinators, .... givves me goose bumps just thinking about those.