Fixed it Myself!
02-20-2014, 08:11 AM
#13
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Northern, Utah
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Good for you, but I would recommend that you take it in for a service as there is a heavier lubricant they use on the gears inside to keep them running smooth. I have had mine for almost 45 years and would give up my embroidery machine before it. I would recommend that you go on ebay and buy one for repair as parts are getting harder to find, I was just talking to a machine repair guy and he said it was a shame and he was really having trouble getting them.
02-20-2014, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pe Ell, Washington
Posts: 2,512
I know what you mean I had one that I bought new then just this past year it died, I sewed it to death I think. But yes I had done repairs and cleaning on it myself for years. A great machine. Enjoy I especially enjoyed the built in dual feed.
02-20-2014, 01:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Tehachapi, was Glennville, CA
Posts: 45
Fortunately my mom had purchased the same machine (she regretted giving me hers). It died, so I kept it for parts. Now I can cannibalize it if/when needed. My friend has some white grease (I think he called it) for my old longarm that I'm wondering if will work on the gears in the Pfaff. Thanks for the encouragement everyone.
When I find old metal machines at yard sales I buy them and if they're running okay will hold onto them until I find someone who needs a machine. I've given four that way so far. I have an old Viking I'm struggling with getting it to stitch straight, just wants to zigzag. Once I get that one done I'll have a home for it. I'm a bit busy with homeschooling, baseball, etc.. to really make myself sit down and muddle through working on it. My Pfaff took priority over everything. The boys had to get their own dinners!
When I find old metal machines at yard sales I buy them and if they're running okay will hold onto them until I find someone who needs a machine. I've given four that way so far. I have an old Viking I'm struggling with getting it to stitch straight, just wants to zigzag. Once I get that one done I'll have a home for it. I'm a bit busy with homeschooling, baseball, etc.. to really make myself sit down and muddle through working on it. My Pfaff took priority over everything. The boys had to get their own dinners!
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