Originally Posted by Kas
I was wondering if anyone here is a member of any of the Yahoo groups for vintage machines. I am thinking about joining, but I feel uncomfortable with all the info they ask about. The problem is I am not finding much info on how to actually take apart the motor on my 500a or how to check the brushes on it and my 301. Any thoughts?
DH has done it on mine. I would like for him to do a tutorial some time. Until then, the service manual tells how to take the motor out of the machine. You can get a free service manual on line here:
http://parts.singerco.com/IPsvcManuals/306W25.pdf You have to scroll down 125 pages or so but it is there and very helpful. It's for a 401 but it is about the same inside. Maybe Ismacs has something more specific. Then take the motor to a small motor repair shop and have them go over it. When they are done, you follow the service manual instructions to return the motor. It is pretty easy.