Newly aquired 301a; bobbin case not dislodging from rotary hook assembly

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12-16-2013, 03:41 PM

#21

lswan

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Tri flow oil, heat like from a hair dryer, and a tap holding a small block of wood over the bobbin should loosen it. If the bobbin case is too corroded, buy a new one ( or vintage one).

12-16-2013, 07:52 PM

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oldsewnsew

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Oh yeah,... they can be repairable, even when they look challenging, here's one I dealt with...
[ATTACH=CONFIG]452079[/ATTACH]everything on this FW that should move,...was locked up, hard. Persistence and patience will pay off.

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12-20-2013, 07:28 PM

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diane9617

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lswan

Tri flow oil, heat like from a hair dryer, and a tap holding a small block of wood over the bobbin should loosen it. If the bobbin case is too corroded, buy a new one ( or vintage one).

Will keep trying! Thanks!