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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-24-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cowbelle

Thanks, Miriam - it didn't seem like they should...

Thanks, Miriam - it didn't seem like they should come apart, but I thought I'd ask. It is all very clean now - will put it back together and start trying to re-assemble the top tension thingy.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-24-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cowbelle

Do I need to take the cam stack apart? I see two...

Do I need to take the cam stack apart? I see two screw holding them together - they have been soaked with the Hoppe's all week.
Judith
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-24-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cowbelle

And more progress - got the cams out!! Did use a...

And more progress - got the cams out!! Did use a bit of pressure with pliers, and some liquid wrench. Have mopped all that up and will keep working on it, Yeaaaaa1
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-24-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cowbelle

Hooray!! Got the red lever freed up!! Progress...

Hooray!! Got the red lever freed up!! Progress at last - with heat and toothbrush/Hoppe's. Will keep working on the rest!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-24-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cowbelle

Thanks for the answer, Joe. Yes, I do know to...

Thanks for the answer, Joe. Yes, I do know to push/pull the knobs to move them - they just won't move freely and completely. I've kept those posts soaked all week with the Hoppe's - will start...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-24-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cowbelle

Yes, I know to push/pull the knobs, and they do...

Yes, I know to push/pull the knobs, and they do move - one on right will go to all positions, beige one will go to "G" but no further. Red lever will go to the right, but not the left. Thanks for...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-24-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cowbelle

On my machine, the needlebar moves freely and...

On my machine, the needlebar moves freely and back, so the gum-up is within/under the discs.
Judith
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-24-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cowbelle

Hi guys and gals, I'm not having any luck...

Hi guys and gals, I'm not having any luck getting those discs loose! It's now 2 weeks soaking in the Hoppe's (on cotton pads) - stitch width lever still won't go to the left. Nothing seems to be...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-18-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cowbelle

Thank you very much for the details, Miriam. I'm...

Thank you very much for the details, Miriam. I'm sure you get tired of answering the same questions, but I had not found this in the archives. I'll get the solvent today. And the depends! All...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-17-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cowbelle

Yes, I've oiled all those points plus some,...

Yes, I've oiled all those points plus some, greased the appropriate gears, except for under the cam stack. Can't get the retaining screw to move yet. Will get the solvent tomorrow and see if that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-17-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cowbelle

395762395763395764Thank you all so much! I've...

395762395763395764Thank you all so much! I've sewn all my life, but never had a machine all apart - always just took it to a shop for servicing. I knew I didn't want to do that with the Treadle,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-16-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cowbelle

Thank you so much, Joe. I'll keep oiling! How...

Thank you so much, Joe. I'll keep oiling! How do the built in cams come out? Can I pry them up, or should they just slide off? They don't want to move right now. The one plastic one on top will...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-16-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,438
Posted By Cowbelle

Need some help with 401 restoring

I recently picked up a 401A in a classic 50's cabinet, and it's been a real adventure getting it cleaned up. I've gotten the Triflow oil and grease, and have pretty much soaked everything for a...
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