irishrose

Is it easy to replace wires on a Singer 15 easy? The $15 one is calling my name, but if I remember correctly, the cords seemed old. Can I replace them myself? I couldn't on my Universal.

J Miller

irishrose,

Is it a 15-91 with the potted motor? Or is it a 15-90 with the external hang on motor?

If it's a potted motor they can be rewired but it's more complicated and I've not done one yet. There is a web site that gives excellent info on how to wire them. I believe it was done by a forum named Rain (?) but I don't have his forum name or the link to the info.

If it's a the external motor they are easier. But you still have to have some mechanical and electrical skills. I've done a couple Singer motors and they still work so it can't be that hard. :lol:
The thing about Singer wiring is they use either an external plug in connector block that mounts on the motor bracket, or all the wires are connected in a little enclosed area on the bottom of the motor. The connector blocks are a bit easier.

Did I help any, or am I too sleepy to have made any sence? I just got up a few minutes ago.

Joe

Whigrose

Here's the blogspot that J Miller was referring to - it's a great place to poke around, Lots of information.
http://vssmb.blogspot.com/search/label/rewiring

best,
d

audsgirl

Thanks for the link. This looks fantastic! I've been too intimidated before, since I'm not mechanically inclined.

irishrose

I'm thinking it's an external motor because nothing looked unusual to me. I will call my friend tonight to see if it sold.

k9dancer

Having taken Ray White's classes, I have rewired both. Rain's website has detailed info on how-to. I'd check that out before taking anything apart. Just my 2 cents.