I decided that I would take apart the motor that was on my 66-18 "Godzilla" to give an overall inspection. It should not be that hard. Right? Well now it all apart. All the little parts are in labeled baggies. After looking at it's innards I realized that I just did not know what I was looking at and what I should be looking for. So I wimped out and called my brother in South Carolina and asked him if I sent him the motor could he check out the motor and reassemble it if it was in OK shape. Lucky for me he is an expert in that sort of thing. I figured that even with the shipping costs involved he would work cheaper (free!) than buying an original replacement even if that were possible.

I think I will stick with quilting and cleaning :oops:

wow, you are braver than me!!

Yep, you are one brave soul.

ditto

Sounds like something I'd do. Ain't it great having mechanicilly inclined family members! :thumbup:

You are so right. I am usually so good with mechanical things but the motor was a bit overwhelming. It is good to learn something new but the motor was a bit out of my league.

Whats the worst that can happen? It was unpluged and she has a brother.......hee hee.......calla

LOL I can not tell you haw many times I have had one of those that far apart to replace the bushings and brushes that have worn through the years. Luckily I still have some new motors from that era still in the boxes somewhere in my garage in all of the parts I have in there. But I need to send a box full to be rebuilt so I have plenty for the next machine that might come through needing one.

Can you tell I am ready to go back to work refurbishing sewing machines! :D


Billy

I'm one of those that would take it apart and redo it.

Heck, used to take my bicycle apart and work on it, the lawnmower if it wasn't right (my dad was a mechanic and he would just smile), clean my own guns, rewire lamps, fix the vacuum, etc. Heck, last year I put new brakes on the left rear and DH put em on the right rear of my SUV.

Of course, if and when I get into trouble, I used to call dad now I ask DH to help, especially when this computer gives me fits. Yep, good to have relatives who can help.

[quote=Lostn51]LOL I can not tell you haw many times I have had one of those that far apart to replace the bushings and brushes that have worn through the years. Luckily I still have some new motors from that era still in the boxes somewhere in my garage in all of the parts I have in there. But I need to send a box full to be rebuilt so I have plenty for the next machine that might come through needing one.

Can you tell I am ready to go back to work refurbishing sewing machines! :D

Way to go Billy :thumbup: :thumbup:
Sounds like you are feeling better.

My world feels like a better place when Billy posts. I read a lot, don't post much.

Is a someone who works on these old sewing machines a mini-gearhead?

I'm puzzled. I can tell a 66 from a 15, but how do you know its a 66-18 or a 15-30?

I would be a bit afraid to ship it like that. That plastic is old and fragile. You might try to re-assemble most of it and then wrap/pad it very well before you ship. They are possible to rebuild. By the time you pay for shipping both ways, it might be as well to take it to a rebuild shop.

Thanks for the advice Miriam. I have packed it like fine crystle very well with peanuts and bubble wrap. My brother really enjoys rebuilding all things electrical. He learned his trade of AC/Cooling and all things electrical in the Marine Corps. He worked on Jet airplanes. Even though he is retired he keeps busy fixing things and enjoys it. Besides he said that when he ships it back to me he is going to pack some lemon grass starts and some heirloom Thai onion sets in the package he has been promising me.

sometimes we just have gave it a try. just think of all you learnd your. now know that the in side of the motor is not your thing.

Well that is really sweet of you to say that and believe me it is a good feeling to be able to get on and spend time here with all of you!

Oh and for the answer to your question........YES :mrgreen:

Billy