Singer 500 Rocketeer Rescue
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ArchaicArcane, Miriam,
I remember that thread, even looked for it. But I didn't find it. I'll bookmark it this time. Thanks.
From the bottom, the motors on the 401 and 500 look pretty much the same. But removed and compared I have no idea.
We have a 201-2, a 15-91 and a FW. So, if I bought a set of those brushes and they didn't fit the 500, I wouldn't be out any.
However ...... Mizkakis idea of the motor oil down on top of the bearing seems to be working. I was sewing with it a bit ago after putting several drops of Penzzoil 30 WT motor oil on the bearing and it is quieting down. Got a couple projects to do with it later and then I'm going to do a felt stitch pattern sheet. That should give it a work out.
Joe
I remember that thread, even looked for it. But I didn't find it. I'll bookmark it this time. Thanks.
From the bottom, the motors on the 401 and 500 look pretty much the same. But removed and compared I have no idea.
We have a 201-2, a 15-91 and a FW. So, if I bought a set of those brushes and they didn't fit the 500, I wouldn't be out any.
However ...... Mizkakis idea of the motor oil down on top of the bearing seems to be working. I was sewing with it a bit ago after putting several drops of Penzzoil 30 WT motor oil on the bearing and it is quieting down. Got a couple projects to do with it later and then I'm going to do a felt stitch pattern sheet. That should give it a work out.
Joe
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ArchaicArcane, Miriam,
I remember that thread, even looked for it. But I didn't find it. I'll bookmark it this time. Thanks.
From the bottom, the motors on the 401 and 500 look pretty much the same. But removed and compared I have no idea.
We have a 201-2, a 15-91 and a FW. So, if I bought a set of those brushes and they didn't fit the 500, I wouldn't be out any.
However ...... Mizkakis idea of the motor oil down on top of the bearing seems to be working. I was sewing with it a bit ago after putting several drops of Penzzoil 30 WT motor oil on the bearing and it is quieting down. Got a couple projects to do with it later and then I'm going to do a felt stitch pattern sheet. That should give it a work out.
Joe
I remember that thread, even looked for it. But I didn't find it. I'll bookmark it this time. Thanks.
From the bottom, the motors on the 401 and 500 look pretty much the same. But removed and compared I have no idea.
We have a 201-2, a 15-91 and a FW. So, if I bought a set of those brushes and they didn't fit the 500, I wouldn't be out any.
However ...... Mizkakis idea of the motor oil down on top of the bearing seems to be working. I was sewing with it a bit ago after putting several drops of Penzzoil 30 WT motor oil on the bearing and it is quieting down. Got a couple projects to do with it later and then I'm going to do a felt stitch pattern sheet. That should give it a work out.
Joe
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I think the drive gear on the 401 might be slightly larger in diameter but without having them side by side I can't be sure.
Joe
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UPDATE: Fast forward to March 10th 2013. Since I posted this thread I have kept the 500 set up and ready for use. Both my wife and myself have used it quite a bit. Decorated many squares for my denim quilt, repaired clothes, made a Wacky Bag, plus other things. Not a hint of trouble.
Mizkaki's tip about the motor oil on the top bearing worked. Not a squeal out of it since I put the oil in.
So any one who finds a pathetic machine like this one and want's to try their hands at refurbing them, go for it.
In this case, the results justified the effort and cost. It's one of my favorite machines and I'll not be parting with it any time soon.
Joe
Mizkaki's tip about the motor oil on the top bearing worked. Not a squeal out of it since I put the oil in.
So any one who finds a pathetic machine like this one and want's to try their hands at refurbing them, go for it.
In this case, the results justified the effort and cost. It's one of my favorite machines and I'll not be parting with it any time soon.
Joe
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I just got a pathetic 301 working again! It needed a total make over. There was mold, mildew etc on the paint. Some scaring from that - blotches in the paint where that all was. The motor squealed but good, there was rust on the shuttle, the tension had to be rebuilt, the whole thing had to have the grease and oil cleaned up. The balance wheel had a lot of dried up oil in there - the machine would not stop running when I took my foot off the pedal. Now it works just fine. Took several hours though.
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