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-   -   Pink Morse Duomatic TZ 50, Picture Heavy (https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/pink-morse-duomatic-tz-50-picture-heavy-t195752.html)

Bezzer 08-04-2012 03:07 PM
Wonder if is rusted on. Taking the screw out normally gets them off. Maybe a little spray. Evaporust does the trick. I haven't used it yet but I'm sure I eventually will.

Caroline S 08-04-2012 03:25 PM
Originally Posted by Bezzer (Post 5417862)
Wonder if is rusted on. Taking the screw out normally gets them off. Maybe a little spray. Evaporust does the trick. I haven't used it yet but I'm sure I eventually will.
Bezzer, if you look at the bottom of the shaft you will see a little lip. That is what is preventing the needle clamp from coming off the bar. I can turn the clamp screw all the way except fully out. I will take a pic of the curly q thingys on the clamp. It sort of looks like they may come out to release the clamp but don't want to force them and break something.

FYI, OSMG says he has the Morse ZZ plates we need. I will be picking them up for sure on Monday.

Caroline S 08-04-2012 03:55 PM
Morse Needle Clamp
 
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A different view of the needle clamp with the curly q thingys. If I can't remove it I will likely put some Evaporust in a jar and fit it under and up over the needle clamp assembly.

miriam 08-04-2012 04:05 PM
Originally Posted by Caroline S (Post 5417964)
A different view of the needle clamp with the curly q thingys. If I can't remove it I will likely put some Evaporust in a jar and fit it under and up over the needle clamp assembly.
I like the jar idea

Bezzer 08-04-2012 04:17 PM
Hmmm. Good idea. Be interesting to see how that comes apart though. I'll keep looking.

miriam 08-04-2012 04:35 PM
Originally Posted by Bezzer (Post 5417998)
Hmmm. Good idea. Be interesting to see how that comes apart though. I'll keep looking.
YUP and then getting it back together...

Caroline S 08-05-2012 07:55 AM
Originally Posted by miriam (Post 5418036)
YUP and then getting it back together...
Thinking I will go for the Evapo in the jar first. Will be visiting the OSMG tomorrow and ask him. He might know.

J Miller 08-05-2012 11:27 AM
Dumb question but have you removed the needle clamp screw and then tried to remove the part?

I also like the Evapo-Rust in the jar idea.

Joe

Caroline S 08-05-2012 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by J Miller (Post 5419691)
Dumb question but have you removed the needle clamp screw and then tried to remove the part?

I also like the Evapo-Rust in the jar idea.

Joe
The needle clamp screw will not back all the way out. So, the whole thing is now sitting in the Evapo jar. The next adventure is the tension assembly. I should just leave it alone, but can't. What do you think? Should I go for it?

Mummy Quilts 08-05-2012 12:03 PM
Caroline, what an awesome machine! And you're doing such a great job restoring it :)
(sorry, can't help you with your last q. If it were me, I'd GO FOR IT! lol)


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