MAYTAG 72 Gas Engine and Antique Washing Machine. Was Running Good When Stored Away. Here to sell in southern Wisconsin is a real. Nice complete original vintage Maytag washer machine with 2 spark plug /2 stroke motor — will run with some tinkering – we think just cleaning the points and it has good compression. It was running when put away several years ago so that is why it probably just needs the points cleaned. I didn’t write down the serial # but these were made 1937 to 1952 and you can find out the year by researching the serial #. Been stored inside and the tub inside looks as clean as if it did a laundry load yesterday. History of the 72. The twin cylinder Maytag, or’Model 72,’ began its life sometime in 1937 and was in continuous production and distribution until late into the year 1960. Quite a tribute to the popularity of the little twin cylinder. However, some explanation is due at this point in regard to the sale of the twin during the’50s and’60s. Maytag first advertised the’twin’ as a’reliable replacement’ for the popular one-cylinder or Model 92. The twin, or 72 as it was commonly referred to, was used primarily as a source of power for the Maytag washing machines. Even as late as the early’30s, some brands of washers were hand operated; thus a ready power source such as the twin had a great deal of influence on Americans’ work habits. However, the twin was also popular on numerous other types of machinery of that time period. These included generating battery chargers, corn shelters, water pumps, and a variety of lawn mowers. Despite its diminutive size, the twin cylinder was instrumental in the way tasks that required physical labor were performed during the’30s. Some said of Maytag twins,’If you have seen one, you have seen them all, because they all look alike. Nothing could be further from the truth. Maytag twins are all similar; however, there were a number of differences, some were just slight and difficult to spot, but others were much more significant. One of the most common of these differences was in the design of the fuel tank. The fuel tanks came in a variety of styles and materials. The most popular of these among today’s collectors is the tank (parts #S 321) with mounting lugs on all four corners. This particular tank is of cast iron. In August 1937, the fuel tank (part #S-306) which is also cast iron, was in production. It was somewhat different due to the fact that the threaded holes for mounting the engine to a washing machine frame were located in the bottom four corners of the tank. There were no mounting lugs. Any twin cylinder or 72, as they were dubbed by the Maytag Company, that was fitted with an extended long frame fuel tank is considered a collectible. Maytag twins with that type of fuel tank are much sought-after in today’s market. The main reason for this Maytagmania is mostly due to the fact that the extended long frame is not easy to find. Consider yourself very lucky if you are fortunate to have one in your collection. According to what little information is available, the extended long frame was a replacement part, thus not many were produced. Another possible reason for the shortage of the long frame was a change in the design of the frame of their washing machine. Thus another change in the design of the fuel tank was imminent. It also appears that, about this time, Maytag switched to a somewhat smaller aluminum tank, and the extended long frame tank was quickly and quietly obsolete. The extended long frame tank, which carried a parts number of S-322, was now history. ALSO I like and will trade for old farm signs or hit n miss motors or John Deere, etc. The tractor can be picked up by friendly Janewsville, WI in far southern Wisconsin. Give us a call to discuss the Maytag or if you have any questions. And I’m usually at my Nashville, TN location. We also have other locations we work with like here in Wisconsin. Business, The Tractor Barn, Inc. If picking up and paying in person than a Bank Cashiers Check is probably best. Lassics like this make great sense since they’ll appreciate and go up in value while you use and enjoy them. The item “MAYTAG 72 Gas Engine Model + Washing Machine ie- Hit & and Miss Antique 92″ is in sale since Tuesday, November 17, 2015. This item is in the category “Business & Industrial\Light Equipment & Tools\Stationary Engines\Engines”. The seller is “thetractorbarn” and is located in Janesville, Wisconsin. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, to France, to Australia.
- Brand: Maytag
- Model: 92
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States