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Old 09-07-2013, 04:21 PM
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haylillan
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Default need help for a 401a

i found a 401a after searching for 6 mths for one they said it had been tested and i believed them so i cleaned it up and oiled it good well it runs like a turtle makes a beautiful stitch after about 3min it started smoking which believe was the motor heating up good now my questions are #1 why would it run so slow there was a lot of oil on the inside no drip pan #2 would a motor from t and s 700 series work in a 401a and #3 where could i get instructions for putting it in 401a, i have 2 touch and sews thanks for any info you might have
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