[Rick_in_fla]

I just replaced my Maytag washer's motor, pump, and belt. The pump had a piece of debris in it and it seized up. This caused the motor to burn out.

Anyway, now that it is all back together the washer will not entirely drain the clothes when it goes through a cycle. You can pull out the clothes and still wring out more water.

The belt squeeks a little when in the spin cycle and it just seems like the barrel is not spinning fast enough. The motor (I think) is self adjusting because it pivots on a slotted plate and there is no way to adjust the belt tension.

Does anyone have any suggestions? My Wife is already looking at new washers, but I refuse to be beaten by this washer. HA!

Thanks!

[esquire1]

If the tub is not spinning at proper speed you will not get all the water slung out of the clothes. Double check all your work. Did you replace with the same size motor? Check to see why the belt is squealing. Is it the pulley? Did you replace the belts at the same time as the motor?

[Rick_in_fla]

Thanks for the help! I did go back and look everything over again. The motor is the right size (1/2 hp), and the belt was replaced at the same time as the motor and pump.

I ended up removing the motor and mounting plate again and noticed that the motor did not slide very freely about the two slotted holes in the mounting plate. I assume that the belt tension is increased as the motor slides on the plate.

Anyway, I slightly loosened the two nuts on the bolts that hold the motor to the mounting plate and now the motor slides far enough to adequetly tighten the belt. Problem solved!

The lesson learned is: don't overtighten the hardware on moving parts.

Thanks!

[esquire1]

Good job.