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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-29-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 20
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Posted By Cari-in-Oly

Bkay, the 401 and the 500 are internally the...

Bkay, the 401 and the 500 are internally the same. I don't know about the 600 though I did know that there were two versions of it. I had a 600E that I bought for $3.00 at a thrift store but I gave...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-28-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,381
Posted By Cari-in-Oly

Bkay, have you done the drop of motor oil into...

Bkay, have you done the drop of motor oil into the upper motor bearing on your 503? I guarantee this works to quiet down the slant motors.

Cari
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-27-2017, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,381
Posted By Cari-in-Oly

Yes, the second pic is exactly what I meant. That...

Yes, the second pic is exactly what I meant. That is a common sticking point in these machines. If, in the past, someone used WD40 or 3in1 oil on it, it can take several cleanings to get all the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-26-2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,381
Posted By Cari-in-Oly

Okay, I used the wrong word, it's the plunger...

Okay, I used the wrong word, it's the plunger that travels back and forth to make the needle bar swing. If you open the face plate and the top you can see it just to the right of the needle bar. I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-25-2017, 10:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,381
Posted By Cari-in-Oly

The place to watch on a 401 is that bullet thingy...

The place to watch on a 401 is that bullet thingy that controls the needle swing. You may have to oil it well and wiggle it back and forth by hand 367 times or more before it moves freely. That's the...
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