Irishrose2

I have had the round plate previously. I remembered when the light fell off as I removed the screw. I am guilty of not oiling it as often as you mentioned. My 301 needs the same so it won't be hard to remember. I am good about cleaning the bobbin race. My Elna has such low tolerances that I am used to that. I check every time I refill a bobbin on all machines in use. The MW is quieter, but still needs a little help to start and has a slight whine on start up, so I'll put checking the motor on my son's list for the next visit. I will also measure the belt and order the next larger size.
I have no idea how long this machine sat on the floor in a storeroom in the church before I got it. Love how straight it stitches for piecing, but haven't used it for much else. It wasn't wonderful at FMQ when the 301 blew it's cord connections, but the Necchi did a good job.
Thank you, again.

Cari-in-Oly

I agree with all the oiling advice you've been given but I still think your issues are coming from the belt being too tight and the motor probably needs oiled too.

Cari

Mickey2

I just had to mention the full check list of points, sometimes we have to go through them a few times to get to the problem. It's easy to assume the oil points on top near the spool pin reach all the parts, but it doesn't on models like 15 and 201. Dry machines needs extra attention. I promise not to repeat this again for your MW

I'm sure the problem can be sorted out, don't give up on it and keep trouble searching. There's a limited numer of points to check and it's well within doable.

Irishrose2

Are there any external lube points for the motor and what do I use? I'm sure I have Singer lube I use on my 301.

Mickey2

I think the most common lubrication points on the Japanese motors are oil points, tiny holes at each end of the motor; it reaches the bearings holding the motor axle. It's the same on some of the later Singer motors. The earlier type has grease points, they have somewhat larger opening fitting the tip of the grease tube. I don't think it should cause much noise however dry they are, but they run lighter when oiled.

It has been mentioned further up in the thread, but if you post a picture of the motor I'm sure someone will recognize which type you have. You can safely add one or two drops (literally) of oil regardless, but don't over do it. Some motors are supposed to be oiled and it's easy to over do it.