Do you think i need new ones??
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Do you think i need new ones??
Hi all,
Just got my 2nd featherweight, and hubby and I are going thru cleaning things, changing out the rubber feet, oil pan pad, etc.
Hubby opened up the motor to check the brushes and clean the armature. He's gotten pretty good at cleaning, fixing, and even finding machines for me.
On these brushes, one of them looks ok, the other looks not so great..to me anyways.
What do those of you who are way more knowledgeable than I am think? The one on the bottom is the one that looks "bad" to me. I have no problems ordering a new set, I mainly am just trying to learn all I can about these machines.
Sorry for the double pics post, every pic I post lately posts double. From what I've seen, I'm not the only one it's happening to.
Thanks all,
Kif
Just got my 2nd featherweight, and hubby and I are going thru cleaning things, changing out the rubber feet, oil pan pad, etc.
Hubby opened up the motor to check the brushes and clean the armature. He's gotten pretty good at cleaning, fixing, and even finding machines for me.
On these brushes, one of them looks ok, the other looks not so great..to me anyways.
What do those of you who are way more knowledgeable than I am think? The one on the bottom is the one that looks "bad" to me. I have no problems ordering a new set, I mainly am just trying to learn all I can about these machines.
Sorry for the double pics post, every pic I post lately posts double. From what I've seen, I'm not the only one it's happening to.
Thanks all,
Kif
Last edited by kiffie2413; 09-21-2014 at 10:48 PM.
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Thanks all. I did order new ones.
I also wondered about that bottom one, I've not seen any worn like that either.
Crocee, your reply cracked me up..and reminded me of some of my Nanny's (grandma) sayings.
Regards,
Kif
I also wondered about that bottom one, I've not seen any worn like that either.
Crocee, your reply cracked me up..and reminded me of some of my Nanny's (grandma) sayings.
Regards,
Kif
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Replace them. Keep the top one for an extra, but that bottom one is toast. If it wasn't a defective brush then something might be causing it's deterioration. I'd thoroughly clean the brush tube, the commutator and the brush spring and cap before replacing it. Might be a good idea to order a couple new brush caps too. Joe
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kiffie,
I don't think that's wear. It looks more like a chemical or electrical deterioration to me. Perhaps too much grease or oil ( some people oil them ) in the motor contaminated it. I've never seen one that looks like that.
Joe
I don't think that's wear. It looks more like a chemical or electrical deterioration to me. Perhaps too much grease or oil ( some people oil them ) in the motor contaminated it. I've never seen one that looks like that.
Joe
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That's what I was afraid of. When I pulled it out, before I even began to clean it, I thought it really "felt" rough and well, "lumpy".
I know NEVER to put oil in the motor...and I have the specific grease that is used, when any is used.
After I wiped the brush down, it looks and feels corroded and pitted. The machine ran fine at demo, but of course it wasn't a marathon sewing session.
Sure hope the motor isn't compromised....
My hubby is getting pretty good with my machines, between the 2 of us, people here, and repair manuals/ reputable sites, we're learning.
I found this:
http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland....ore/motor.html
But some of it is beyond what I've done. On the other hand, how does one learn??.. by doing...and yes, some trial and error.. Just a bit harder when it's something not easily replaced.
Thanks again everyone for your help.
K
I know NEVER to put oil in the motor...and I have the specific grease that is used, when any is used.
After I wiped the brush down, it looks and feels corroded and pitted. The machine ran fine at demo, but of course it wasn't a marathon sewing session.
Sure hope the motor isn't compromised....
My hubby is getting pretty good with my machines, between the 2 of us, people here, and repair manuals/ reputable sites, we're learning.
I found this:
http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland....ore/motor.html
But some of it is beyond what I've done. On the other hand, how does one learn??.. by doing...and yes, some trial and error.. Just a bit harder when it's something not easily replaced.
Thanks again everyone for your help.
K
Last edited by kiffie2413; 09-22-2014 at 01:16 PM.
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