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  1. On 9/13/2019 at 7:37 AM, coma44 said:

    I can see your point there. And this would be a cheap way into the machine world. I guess I should talk to the seller and take a ride to test it out. I was hopping to find a 111W155 to have the walking feet. But I could always resell this one if I find a better machine.

     

    Keep looking. I found a 111w154 head on Craigslist for $80.00, offered 40 and got it, seller also gave me a nice servo motor to go with it. I cleaned it lubed it up, checked the timing and put it in a table. Sews like a champ....

  2. 13 hours ago, turbotexas said:

     

    It is not cycling properly, the pump does not change pitch as it is under no load, the signal is not getting to the relay that controls the stroke. if the pump was under load it could be heard as in the hydronic press video. First thing to do is change the oil.

  3. Does it have an inline filter? If so, remove the line going into the filter and pump the oil into a container. The gear pump will pick up and push most of the oil out of the system. Then refill the reservoir and test the system.

    If no filter, just remove the line that feeds the hydraulic cylinder and let it pump into a container. Same operation, different method.

    NOTE- the oil will come out with great force, be careful.

  4. On ‎1‎/‎27‎/‎2019 at 6:54 PM, Sugarkryptonite said:

    Thanks to DSloop's idea, and seeing pics of the Consew 226B lift arm which has a similar bearing on the end, my dad and I decided to make our own. I included some pics of the machining process for those interested. Seems to work well. 

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    Also added its own tire on the wheel :crazy:

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    Mine looks like crap now.  Too bad I don't have a machine shop.

  5. post an image of the area of the hook, where the thread is shown and discussed in the video above. Is it a Simanco hook? just curious.tyvm

    quote--(I was hoping someone could help me with adjusting the presser foot knee lift. Whenever I do it, the rod on the machine seems to want to twist, and then all of a sudden it "lets go", and makes a spring type noise. From the videos I've watched, the action is suppose to be smooth. Also, could someone explain how to adjust the spring that is on the rod itself with the set screw? Not sure where to set it exactly.)

    The end of the lifting rod under the machine needs a smooth rounded surface, like a small wheel, or in my case a small heim joint that I repurposed.

    s-l1000.jpgI just slid the end over the lifting rod, with a thin piece of foam rubber wrapped around the rod to prevent it from falling off. You could thread the rod if it was the right size, mine was not. The round surface will provide a better smoother action where it touches the metal pad  when you use the knee lift.

     

  6. 44 minutes ago, Sugarkryptonite said:

    Thanks. Did you use the fine stone on the top of the hook or the bottom curved portion?

    I tried to keep it evenly worked, so that the original shape was kept. Some 1600-2500 grit sand paper is needed to polish it also. The NEW generic hook was as pointed as a needle, tested by poking the web between thumb and first finger. A GOOD magnifying glass is really handy. A strong one, like from the eyepiece of a pair of binoculars. Is your hook a Simanco, or generic? Sharpening won't help too much if it's not Simanco., imho.

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