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Hopefully she hasn't ruined the motor by now. ...
Hopefully she hasn't ruined the motor by now. :(
You could tell her she needs a new modern never needs oiling machine, then make her a trade to rescue the FW.
Joe
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Ila, Yes, denatured alcohol is what I use. ...
Ila,
Yes, denatured alcohol is what I use.
Joe
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01-28-2015, 11:27 PM
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Ila, If you just oiled the motor, yes that...
Ila,
If you just oiled the motor, yes that could be the problem. FW motors require grease, not oil. If you greased the motor and oiled everything else, just run the motor at max speed for a...
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05-25-2013, 05:46 AM
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As I said before, oil the machine, the old oil...
As I said before, oil the machine, the old oil may be gumming up. Lube the motor, clean the brushes and armature ( don't need to take the whole motor apart to do that) and then run it up.
And...
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You can go underneath the bottom of the machine...
You can go underneath the bottom of the machine and disconnect them from the cord block I believe.
Joe
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05-09-2013, 11:42 AM
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I like the old fashioned black ones. I've...
I like the old fashioned black ones. I've found that contrary to the add hype the amber cogged belts slip more and don't last near as long as the black ones.
Joe
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05-08-2013, 03:35 PM
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I use denatured alcohol. It has less water in...
I use denatured alcohol. It has less water in it and is a better solvent.
Joe
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05-07-2013, 07:22 PM
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QN, Sew-Classic has replacement brush caps,...
QN,
Sew-Classic has replacement brush caps, springs and brushes for the FW motors. Take the caps off, since it's already broken just carefully work it out with a sharp object. Use a q-tip...
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