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Model: MDG9606AWW	Brand: Maytag	Age: More than 10 years
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patentable		#1 Posted : Saturday, October 31, 2009 12:45:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/31/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		Just replaced the idler pulley and drum rollers (and shafts) on this dryer with parts I ordered from you. Question - the old parts seem to have been lubricated at some point in the past. Do the pulley/drum rollers need lubrication? If so, what's a suitable lubricant? Thank you Bob


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sidfink43		#2 Posted : Monday, November 2, 2009 4:59:32 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		Maytag says to use this stuff. Part number: AP3873855


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patentable		#3 Posted : Monday, November 2, 2009 9:42:12 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/31/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		Is the lubricant used for the bottom of the idler pulley, the idler pulley bearing surfaces, or the dryer rollers/bearing surfaces? Can I use a commercial lube rather than the Maytag part? 3 in 1 oil? 10W? grease? I can't believe that they would use graphite in a dryer handling clothing. Thanks


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sidfink43		#4 Posted : Monday, November 2, 2009 11:47:02 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		The lubricant is used on the roller shafts. I don't think you need lubricant on the other parts, because it can attract lint and slow things down. If you do decide to go that route use a high temp lubricant and not the things you listed.


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patentable		#5 Posted : Monday, November 2, 2009 1:52:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/31/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		Sidfink43, Thank you very much for your quick reply. Appreciate it very much. I'll get a high temp lube.


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Guest		#6 Posted : Saturday, July 31, 2021 9:16:26 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Joined: 8/10/2018(UTC) Posts: 0 Location: 99556 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Oil won't last, use grease. Teflon works best.


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