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Old 03-06-2011, 07:50 PM
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candlequilter
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
I am glad you were able to get it changed out. Sometimes the aluminum will "white rust" in the threads of the bolt and give you a hard time. But if you ever run into that again just put a drop of oil on the spot and warm it up with a hair dryer and then it will come out for you. Always put a dab of grease or anti seize on the screws that go into the body of the machine just to prevent it from ever happening again.

Billy
Billy thanks for replying. I do have one question. After I put the new belt on it is soooooooooooo tight that it doesn't want to turn when I try to sew with it now. Is there someway to loosen it just a little so that it will turn? I sure don't want to burn out the motor.

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Sherryl
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