Members Constabulary Posted November 16, 2022 Author Members Report Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) It´s apart and now the fun begins. A lot of parts are literally covered with a crust of dirt and oil. That usually is not as bad as it looks cause the parts are kinda "protected" - but I will see... Cooking "patcher casting soup" @ 8amps in the electrolysis tub - yummy! Not bad for the 1st run but it needs some more.... Figured the Dürkopp paint is a lot tougher than the Singer paint (as on a 29K). Edited November 16, 2022 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Constabulary Posted November 16, 2022 Author Members Report Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) First parts I cleaned are the gear box components and figured a nice feature. The very large pinion (23mm diameter) is held by an eccentric screw. First guess was it is for timing (well it may have a small influence but I don´t think it is supposed to adjust the timing) but as far as I figured (will know more when reassembled) it is for compensating wear on rack and pinion. Why do I think so? Because the further you turn the screw (left or right) the more it pushes the rack against the gear box wall but does not advance the rack much. Lucky circumstance - the rack and pinion are in good condition! Edited November 16, 2022 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Constabulary Posted November 16, 2022 Author Members Report Posted November 16, 2022 Working on two ends - I started cleaning the deer relief... I hope I´m artist enough to make it look good again Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Handstitched Posted November 16, 2022 Members Report Posted November 16, 2022 24 minutes ago, Constabulary said: I started cleaning the deer relief You've done a great job, but have you decided on a colour for the deer.....hmmm?? Looks great cleaned up. HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Members Constabulary Posted November 16, 2022 Author Members Report Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Handstitched said: You've done a great job, but have you decided on a colour for the deer.....hmmm?? Looks great cleaned up. HS brownish-bronze - kind of.... no matter what it will never be like the original. I´m aware of that. I only can try to get close. I will not try dozens of shades but will try to find something with an antique touch... or so... Edited November 16, 2022 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members shoepatcher Posted November 16, 2022 Members Report Posted November 16, 2022 nice C!!! glenn Quote
Members Constabulary Posted November 16, 2022 Author Members Report Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) some cleaned parts Interestingly most of the bigger parts are marked with the last 3 digits of the machines serial number. Edited November 16, 2022 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members shoepatcher Posted November 17, 2022 Members Report Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) nice C!!! Durkopp mad the shoepatchers in 25 machine lots. The problem was parts from one lot would not necessarily work form one lot to the next. The number on it was a serial number part for that machine or lot. The parts sure look nice and cleaned up after being in the electrolysis tank!!! glenn Edited November 17, 2022 by shoepatcher Quote
Members Constabulary Posted November 17, 2022 Author Members Report Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) more parts to clean (bobbin winder and other bits). Disassembling the bobbin winder was a little tricky. I feared to break something - fortunately I did not. Lots a tiny bits n screws... Edited November 17, 2022 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members shoepatcher Posted November 18, 2022 Members Report Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) Still nice C! glenn 10 hours ago, shoepatcher said: nice C!!! Durkopp made the shoepatchers in 25 machine lots. The problem was parts from one lot would not necessarily work from one lot to the next. The number on it was a serial number part for that machine or lot. The parts sure look nice and cleaned up after being in the electrolysis tank!!! I need lots more pics to help me with mine. glenn Edited November 18, 2022 by shoepatcher Quote
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