Back in Feb I posted about an estate sale machine that I got for $25. Here is a link to that post
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...c-t241689.html. Soon after I purchased this machine I managed to get pneumonia, 24 hour flu, diverticulitis. Then there was a colonoscopy, then since my heart paused during the procedure there was cardio testing, EKG, Echo Cardiogram and Heart Monitor and finally I was told everything was normal and I was through with doctors. Then I got back to looking into this little jewel of a machine. Here are some pictures of what I found. The rubber tire had completely softened and was a ring of bluish green gummy gook. When I removed the bobbin winder for cleaning there was quite a bit of thread wound around the wheel. On inspecting the motor I decided it was gone so I decided to turn this machine into a hand crank. I set about the usual cleaning, oiling, polishing, etc. and now have this gorgeous machine. Now for the questions: Has anyone ever had a bobbin tire soften like this? Is this motor in any way salvageable? I believe the motor must have gotten too hot and melted something onto the machine as well as into the case bottom.