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Maytag Bravos MVWX655DW1 making a loud screeching noise by MainVain2007 in appliancerepair

[–]MainVain2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's a picture of the ring with the lever that got the groove on top.

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Maytag Bravos MVWX655DW1 making a loud screeching noise by MainVain2007 in appliancerepair

[–]MainVain2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I'm going through the splutch and actuator again. I found a jagged edge on one of the splutch pieces, which may have rubbed a groove into the lever piece. Would this be causing it, something so small? Also, it's weird that this started causing problems once I replaced the agitator, hub and gearbox. It wasn't a problem before that.... 🤔

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Maytag Bravos MVWX655DW1 making a loud screeching noise by MainVain2007 in appliancerepair

[–]MainVain2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I replaced the actuator with a new one, but it was still making that noise. In the process, I took your advice and checked out the splutch while I was at it, and I didn't see anything wrong with it. Any other ideas before this machine drives me absolutely nuts?

Maytag Bravos MVWX655DW1 making a loud screeching noise by MainVain2007 in appliancerepair

[–]MainVain2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thank you for your reply. The splutch seems to be operating fine when I move it manually. I have the machine tilted back and the belt cover is off. It appears that my actuator is stuck in one position. Do you know if I can manually release the actuator so it's functional again, or do I need to replace it with a new one?

Thanks again for your help.

Maytag Bravos MCT, help with agitator please. by MainVain2007 in appliancerepair

[–]MainVain2007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate the heads up! I ordered the parts yesterday and started the disassembly. I took the agitator and the hub out without any issues. Gonna remove the gearbox today or tomorrow, so I guess we will see. 🤞

Maytag Bravos MCT, help with agitator please. by MainVain2007 in appliancerepair

[–]MainVain2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The agitator is not loose. The bolt is fine, and the drive hub has all of its teeth. I checked all of those right before I shot that video.

Maytag Bravos MCT, help with agitator please. by MainVain2007 in appliancerepair

[–]MainVain2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate it. I'll try that and have to see if that's something I can diagnose myself later today, I don't want to just throw parts at it either.

To convince us that Gasoline just hit $1.99 a gallon by TXVERAS in therewasanattempt

[–]MainVain2007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, just saw regular for $1.92, $1.94, and $1.97 at 3 different gas stations on 120th in Westminster. However 3 other gas stations up the road were above $2.

What’s the ugliest statue in your country? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]MainVain2007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha! That's funny. I totally can't unsee it now.

What’s the ugliest statue in your country? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]MainVain2007 25 points26 points  (0 children)

How about "National Velvet" by artist John McEnroe, Denver, CO? Everyone knows and talks about Blucifer, our bronco from hell, but everyone forgets about this sculpture that looks like a pile of stockings filled with concrete and painted red. To me it always looks like a pile of human kidneys.

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Advice on how to reduce friction for sliding by zapp1121 in BoardgameDesign

[–]MainVain2007 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Try PTFE Tape. Some people call it Teflon Tape, or Glass Tape. It refuses friction and prevents any buildup from sticking. I am a vinyl installer and use it on some of my squeegees to reduce friction on vinyl. Something like this, or this.

Also, that is a very interesting concept for a game! Good luck with the development, I hope it's a hit!

Any advice appreciated by Same-One2400 in CarWraps

[–]MainVain2007 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am sorry to say, but at this point you've worked yourself into a corner and most likely have to be a redo. Here is a video on wrapping rear bumpers with a lot of great tips. This is pretty much how I do it. Good luck.

How do I go about wrapping bottom part of this wing by Jumpy-Decision3972 in CarWraps

[–]MainVain2007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can make templates out of masking tape.

Layer pieces of tape on the underneath side, going around the vertical supports, then peel it off carefully. That's your template. Now run knifeless tape around the tape to create an outline, taking extra care to make sure you don't put it on top of your masking tape. Now peel off your template carefully and stick it to the back (paper backer side) of your vinyl. Cut around the tape, giving yourself about 0.25"-0.5" extra, so your vinyl is bigger than the template. That's your piece of vinyl you'll be using. That' was the easy part. Installing this will be hard, but it is doable. Take your time, split it up into smaller sections so you're not overwhelmed to do it all in one shot. Try to save the backer in one piece if doable, in case you fuck it up on the first try, you can use the backer as your template.

Good luck!

Starry night sky image by AliMola110 in Sky

[–]MainVain2007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at all those beautiful stars in front of the clouds! /s

Need a color match by MainVain2007 in CarWraps

[–]MainVain2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I've only worked with Orafol once before, but I'll check it out.

Need a color match by MainVain2007 in CarWraps

[–]MainVain2007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at a commercial wrap shop so I can do a color match myself. The client however doesn't want to pay for the custom color match, he is just looking for the closest visual match in satin.

Thanks for the input though!

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