I saw one of these at the Vintage Machinery Sales at Murton, near York, UK. That was pre-covid, and I can safely say that in England, a Maytag washing machine is a very rare item indeed. We do actually see more of the Maytag engines, and even then, they're still pretty thin on the ground.
Great to see you guys working on this classic Maytag, good to see how theye all work, the first British Hotpoint wringer washer was a Maytag model E built under license. I do have the same as your round one that was bought over here by an Italian family during the war .
Hello from Wales. I love watching repair jobs, either in "the flesh" or on film, so don't worry about being boring - you're not t all. As I live in Britain, we don't have Maytag machines (as far as I know) but I do have a 1970s Hotpoint twin tub - ie wash tub and spin drier tub - that I bought on ebay some years ago. I've replaced two rubber hoses on it and recently did a 12 hour trip to Norfolk for a more involved repair to the spinner switching mechanism. These older machines are so great - when they still work. I can have a full week's wash done, dried and out on the line in under an hour - that's about 3 loads of stuff. My new Hoover front loader automatic would take all morning for that ! So, great work, Sir. Keep it up !
Hello Andrew great to hear you have a classic Hotpoint twintub, have just been renovating a 1460 with new hoses and a support tube. I agree how quick they are to use over todays automatics.
Note if you really want to get the water out without a lot of fuss... take a shop vac and hook the vac hose up to the that drain tube under the machine turn the vac on it will suck that machine dry
I think your throttle linkage needs adjustment. That engine should really roar when at full throttle. And the fact you bogged down a few times shows you are under powered. With that small a mower the 656 should barely notice it even in tall grass. I didn't notice your tach, there should be a mark on it showing PTO rpm. I have a 656 Hydro utility diesel.
Great video! My grandparents had three of these and I was told during WW II they collected many of these to be melted down for the war I bought one of these 30 years ago as a spare when the new one broke down still running great!
1960s? Try late 1940s early 1950s. My mom had this very same model from the time I was a baby (born in 1957). In order to be able to work on these things you have to be a REAL MAN. No fakin' it. You can't handle a machine like this without tons of testosterone.
Run 2 layers of heat shrink tube over the wires after cleaning off all the old insulation the use clear nail polish on the windings that have bare spots and your fan will be good to go
I can see why those washers never die. The agitator is SO strong, it looks like you could sink a ship in there! I love this retro stuff, I'm impressed that they are still around!
I have one VERY similar. My dad used it for his work clothes for years and I just washed a few loads yesterday when I got it. However, the ringer will not lock in place. When ringer in in use it had to be held or the “arm” will just spin around. How do I lock it in place?
Hello my name is James walls I've watched a few of your videos and am hoping that you can help me I have a 1937 Maytag wringer washer I've always used them this one I took the two tubs apart to get to the gear box I had one heck of a time getting the thumb screws out that are under the agitator got it all back together but had to use different screws bolts anyway now it leaks and gets oil in gear box what can I do to stop the leak
I need to say. That was a fine video. I just bought one, a maytag that is 10 hour trip lol Thanks for the info u plan on getting into it tomorrow.. from SC Thanks again and GOD Bless!!!
Im working on a machine right now just wondering where do I find aftermarket parts? have been looking everywhere all I can find is some on eBay and they're very expensive!
It was great seeing how you changed the springs they worked. I think you should know that by leveling the crank handle in the front it will come out and you will lose it. Looks great.
I know its an older video but may help someone now or in the future,that spring in the bottom is a buffer spring,if it gets to surging you can loosen the lock nut and turn it in a little at a time until it smoothes out,the on on top of governor is engine speed adjustment,turning it out a little at a time will increase speed,turning it in will decrease governed engine RPM!
Hey John! Did you ever get the fan going? This is Ray, Ben's father...When you can, can you give me a call? I can give your father (on facebook) my number.. Thanks
My wife and I rigged one of those to the kitchen sink faucet and connected the drain line like you would for a dishwasher ...the owner of the house was going to scrap it...hey sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do 😂 ( we did keep it and sold it to a collector yrs later) I also have my parents 1st GE round top fridge that still works and has never been worked on. It makes a great kegorater...the 2 taps are mounted on the L & R exterior sides .
new sub found your channel through Jonathan W I've always enjoyed hit n miss power plants as well as steam farm equipment. My 1st experience was as a kid, ( won't tell you how many yrs ago that was ..but it was back in the 60s) the family went to a antique tractor event and it was all hit n miss and steamers. ( have you heard from jw? ..it's been a while since he posted, he's normally a once a week guy)
Sounds good. You need to prime the cylinders in order to start. Crank with the choke pulled for three or four revolutions with the switch off. Then be sure you have the spark retarded all the way and switch ignition on to battery … and crank.
Have what I THINK is a late 1920s model; KO80 doesn't match any all-numeric Maytag lists yet but may be seeing it wrong. Metal drum; sitting outside shed of 1850s homestead I'm caretaking (abandoned in place; hack historian and preserving/protecting ). I wonder ... NAH! Little 1-cylinder engine looks a bit rusty ... but still ... ?
Thank you so much for this video!! I have a 1940’s Maytag & it’s starting to make a sound like a bird chirping .. 🤷♀️🤷♀️ What do you think it is ?? Plus , there is some Grease running down the leg , I think the back leg .. you think it needs washers to fix this problem??? 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️ Thanks again !
