1920s Maytag Washing Machine Engine [Restoration]
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Published 2019-10-24
The restoration on this particular motor was a lot of fun as I had a secondary motor for parts as well as access to brand new parts that are still made today. It is an excellent project for someone wanting to restore a small engine.
I decided to change the paint scheme just a bit from original, but I really like how it turned out. Obviously, I was disappointed at the motor exploding at the end, but luckily I had a replacement part! The carburetor needed the most work as it was not in the best condition. I decided to give all painted surfaces a coat of clear fuel-resistant paint, just in case.
I am super excited to put this thing on a restored washing machine, which is what I plan on doing next! The new parts were made by Flywheel Supply.
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All Comments (21)
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In 1961 I was 10 years old and on the way home from school I saw this exact same motor sitting in my neighbors backyard I asked if I could have the engine and he said that if I would stack a cord of wood in his yard. I happily agreed and started stacking, after several days after school I was finally done. I brought my wagon over to his house and brought home my prize. With my dad’s help and several more days of cleaning and working on my first engine came to life. Just putting along with an occasional back fire it was a blast to play with. That my friends was the beginning of my mechanical career as I became mechanic for the rest of my life. Thanks for the memories, I love your YouTube channel and learning all about what you do. I’m 75 years old today and you gave me a great gift, thank you.
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Watching regular TV: boring, keep checking my phone to see how many minutes left. Watching restoration videos on YouTube: you have my undivided attention for 45 minutes.
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At 78 years old, I remember, as a kid up in the hills of Tennessee, my Dad MADE a power lawn mower with one of there engines. He was a Georgia Tech engineer and could do ANYTHING, yep, ANY DAMN THING.We used it for years and I remember using it myself! Rest his soul!
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I've worked in a library for many years and I recognize a summer reading program t-shirt when I see one. Enjoy your channel!
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Thank YOU for this restoration video! It was fascinating. My grandparents had an old Maytag washing machine in a small room off the kitchen. It had a electric motor and old fashioned clothes wringer. My brother and I were playing with the clothes wringer and almost got our fingers squished! Those things were dangerous! I had no idea Maytag once made a washer driven by a single piston gas motor! I learned something NEW today! Thank You for all your great work to make this wonderful video. I'll bet those old gas motor powered washers must have been great for folks who lived out in the sticks with no electricity!
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Just learned about this engine and wanted to know more about it and how it worked. Your tear down, clean, restore and reassemble answered all the questions I had about it. Great job!!! I buy cheap and restore a lot of different things myself but nothing this old. I thoroughly enjoyed this video and watching you work. It is very satisfying to see a project come together like this.👍😃
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Man I love your intro so much. It makes me feel like I’m watching a late 80’s-early 90’s TV show😂
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This has to be my favourite restoration channel. No expensive machines that us mere mortals cannot afford. Best of all though - no annoying music. Thank you.
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When I was a kid I would stay with my aunt&uncle on their farm. She had a gas-powered washer, even tho she had a modern one I would ask to use the old gas engine one. She would get a garden hose out put water in it and fire up a load of laundry, coolest aunt ever. Rest in peace aunt Virginia.
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Enjoyed every second ! I am 75 years old now and used to help Dad with rebuilds . (Of ANYTHING !) He made me hold the parts , and every time you took a part off that had a small little part , I could remember him saying , "Boy ! Don't loose that Knockie Ball !" Thanks for a trip back to my past , boy I miss Dad !
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Found by accident and loved the 1980's sitcom start. BRILLIANT !
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Putting hot glue in your vice grips to get that brass tube out was a super awesome idea. Ill have to remember that for the future!
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The most impressive part of this for me was the fact that you were able to get a full carb rebuild kit for the thing...
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My grandmother had one of these washers, I can remember her using that washer into the 1980's and it worked like a charm and ran once a week.
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The parts that honestly amaze me, the ability to get new gaskets. I've had to make gaskets for things not even as old.
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From all the restoring channels, this is my favorite. This is actual restoration, not a filler and polish orgy.
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Never, in a million years, would I have ever entertained the thought that washing machines ever had internal combustion engines. It just never crossed my mind.
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The way he fixed the Piston rod play was quite interesting and cool if I may
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your intro is the best thing ever happed in my life.
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I must admit that I'm completely amazed by these people restoring old rusted items. This engine is a beautiful example of what I mean. Each and every slotted screw on this engine comes out with either not a lot of torque applied or a fair amount of torque. Hardly ever does the slot get deformed to the point of being useless to remove the screw. I've had screws deform left and right when removing them. I often have to employ a extractor to get them out. I have to be doing something wrong.
