belt size for 15 class clone
measuring the distance as suggested at Sew-Classic
my bracket mount motor belt measurement is 15.75" at it's longest setting. So I could use shorter I guess. The generic belts I have for my 66 are about 1/2" too long. Just right up on the shoulder below the top edge of the wheel :) but of course that isn't where they belong. http://www.shop.sew-classic.com/Belts_c3.htm Could someone with more experience with the machines point out the belt that should work with this machine? I'd really appreciate it. Don't want to pay postage 3 or 4 times before I get it right. Or...should I take the bracket itself and have the top side of the slot drilled out so the motor sits lower and takes the belt I have? Sounds complicated and I like simple. And the natural question that comes to mind...the old belt went out with the cleaning rags. Idjot... |
Take a non-strechy cord or string and put it on the machine as you would a belt. Then measure it to get the accurate length. You don't want the rubber stretch belt as that puts stress on the motor.
|
that is were I got the xxxx measurement from in the first post, which now too old to edit.
Just to be sure I checked it again..more idjot moments, I was measuring from the wrong end of the ruler. The measurement is 14" even... some days I need a keeper. Thank you Candace! |
Originally Posted by KalamaQuilts
(Post 6007858)
measuring the distance as suggested at Sew-Classic
my bracket mount motor belt measurement is 15.75" at it's longest setting. So I could use shorter I guess. The generic belts I have for my 66 are about 1/2" too long. Just right up on the shoulder below the top edge of the wheel :) but of course that isn't where they belong. http://www.shop.sew-classic.com/Belts_c3.htm Could someone with more experience with the machines point out the belt that should work with this machine? I'd really appreciate it. Don't want to pay postage 3 or 4 times before I get it right. Or...should I take the bracket itself and have the top side of the slot drilled out so the motor sits lower and takes the belt I have? Sounds complicated and I like simple. And the natural question that comes to mind...the old belt went out with the cleaning rags. Idjot... That said I have three running 15 Clones and I'm using 196386 belts on all three of them. Works good. Joe |
Originally Posted by KalamaQuilts
(Post 6008034)
that is were I got the xxxx measurement from in the first post, which now too old to edit.
Just to be sure I checked it again..more idjot moments, I was measuring from the wrong end of the ruler. The measurement is 14" even... some days I need a keeper. Thank you Candace! |
thank you both, will go place an order.
can hardly wait to get it going! |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:45 PM. |