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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-27-2018, 05:04 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 26,940
    Posted By opalstar

    Yes, after testing it a little bit I agree. Thank...

    Yes, after testing it a little bit I agree. Thank You
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-27-2018, 01:41 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 26,940
    Posted By opalstar

    When I took the screws out of the motor(the first...

    When I took the screws out of the motor(the first time before I contacted you all) there were 2 small springs with a small black plastic cubes under 2 of the screws. Are the the springs you mean or...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-27-2018, 07:51 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 26,940
    Posted By opalstar

    I lift it when I begin and now it stays up and...

    I lift it when I begin and now it stays up and connects to the wheel. Before I would lift it and it would go down so I had to hold it up. Sorry for the confusion. Sewing medium leather is fine....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-26-2018, 06:16 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 26,940
    Posted By opalstar

    Well, I did all of that and it's much better....

    Well, I did all of that and it's much better. When I first start it the motor is still down but when I bring it up it stays up. Do I still need a bigger wheel? Sew-Classic says they have no parts for...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-26-2018, 10:25 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 26,940
    Posted By opalstar

    WOW so much wonderful information. I will do all...

    WOW so much wonderful information. I will do all of this (hopefully) and let you know what happens. Thank you all so much for the time and energy you put in to help. This is a wonderful group.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-25-2018, 02:01 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 26,940
    Posted By opalstar

    Thank you again. I took this part off and took it...

    Thank you again. I took this part off and took it to Ace hardware to see what they had. The guy put some rubber tape around the end of it. When it connects with the big wheel it works. It is the part...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-25-2018, 10:23 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 26,940
    Posted By opalstar

    Thank you I am working on it

    Thank you I am working on it
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-25-2018, 10:22 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 26,940
    Posted By opalstar

    Thanks for posting this. It helps me to remember...

    Thanks for posting this. It helps me to remember how to thread this machine. :-)
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-25-2018, 10:21 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 26,940
    Posted By opalstar

    Hi, The motor turns and doesn't move up when...

    Hi,
    The motor turns and doesn't move up when turned on. I can move it up and down as it is loose. When I move it up it will connect with the wheel and will sew OK but I have to hold it up. I took it...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-25-2018, 10:12 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 26,940
    Posted By opalstar

    Hi, I ordered needles from Jon Helig at...

    Hi,
    I ordered needles from Jon Helig at Needles, Bobbins & Shuttles
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-25-2018, 10:11 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 26,940
    Posted By opalstar

    Thank You, I looked up friction drive wheel and...

    Thank You,
    I looked up friction drive wheel and it looks like it is the right thing, as this machine doesn't have a belt.I don't understand where it will go on the machine. Any help is greatly...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-25-2018, 10:05 AM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 26,940
    Posted By opalstar

    Thank you so much. I went to SewClassic and have...

    Thank you so much. I went to SewClassic and have sent them an email.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-18-2018, 04:00 PM
    Replies: 42
    Views: 26,940
    Posted By opalstar

    Free westinghouse sewing machine

    Hello,
    I have an old Free Westinghouse sewing machine. It works and I need some help. I have attached pictures. The motor starts but the small back wheel doesn't connect with the large metal wheel...
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