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-   -   Singer 31-15: How far can I go before I get myself in trouble? (https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/singer-31-15-how-far-can-i-go-before-i-get-myself-trouble-t271127.html)

miriam 01-20-2016 10:02 AM

I'd like to see a picture of that, too.

miriam 01-20-2016 10:06 AM

I had a machine one time was from a line - I was told that the motor ran constant and every machine on the line was hooked in. To stop the machine you had to let out the clutch but the motor kept going for the rest of the line. Mine just had a Suzie homemaker motor and set on the table in a wood frame. Nice machine but it wasn't heavy duty enough for my use.

DavidH 01-20-2016 10:20 AM

Miriam,

If I take mine apart I'll shoot photo's of the whole break down.

David

mtpockets1 01-20-2016 10:21 AM

David,
Have to admit my cousin helps with motor stuff. Can you describe the clutch pad? I know just enought to get in trouble and after hours call for help!
I will go upstairs and get my phone to take quick pictures for you! Give me a few minutes.

Lisa

mtpockets1 01-20-2016 10:43 AM

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Here are the pictures let me know if you need a picture of something else. Will post and explain pictures in another post as I can't tell which picture is which while in reply.

Lisa

[ATTACH=CONFIG]540666[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]540665[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]540668[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]540669[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]540670[/ATTACH]

DavidH 01-20-2016 10:43 AM

Lisa,

What I was talking about is some type fabric or pad between the large pulley that goes to the machine head and the 3 pulleys that go to the motor so it would not be a metal to metal scrape when you are slipping the clutch to get slower speed from a constant speed motor. I see nothing between my pulleys, but would expect the clutch to squeal badly after you slip it a while for slow speed sewing.

David

DavidH 01-20-2016 10:49 AM

Lisa

After looking at your photo's it looks like you have a wider space between your drive and driven pulleys so I think there is some type clutch facing on yours that mine doesn't have. Maybe someone on the group will know what was used for the clutch facing and will come forward. If not I may try oiled leather for a facing.

David

mtpockets1 01-20-2016 10:55 AM

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Pictures 1,2 and 3 are of the part that lifts as you step on the pedal to sew. Pictures 4 and 5 are from the back of the machine. Picture 6 is a mistake. There is a another pulley that is attached above and to the right of the three pulley that I do not use. Hope this helps you two.

Lisa [ATTACH=CONFIG]540671[/ATTACH]

DavidH 01-20-2016 11:08 AM

Lisa,
Thanks for all the photo's. I can see now I'm going to have to take it apart to see just how it is made. When I do I'll take photo's of all the parts.
David

miriam 01-20-2016 11:19 AM

So is it a simple transmission?


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