1920s Maytag Washing Machine Engine [Restoration]

And so begins the restoration of the gas-powered washing machine! This restoration is on a 1929 No. 92 Maytag Multi-Motor. These hit and miss engines are actually quite common with around 600,000 made between 1927 and 1937 in Newton, Iowa, USA. These motors originally powered washing machines for clothes, but were also put on things line lawn mowers and toy race cars. 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