pfaff 345 h3

[barclay]

Hi All, Happy Easter.

rebuilding a 345 and have the pressure bar out.  Now how do I get all those pesky ball bearings back in the sleeve inside the guide bushing?  

Is there a trick?

barclay

[1hp]

have you tried holding them in there with grease?

[barclay]

Have not tried anything yet, but grease would be my first choice, working my way down or up from the bottom so I don't lose the buggers. I think i will try your idea and see how it goes.  Should I paint the head or leave it original?

[barclay]

omg  the grease trick worked, a pain in the neck but i got it!  thanks.

[Northmount]

1 hour ago, barclay said:

omg  the grease trick worked, a pain in the neck but i got it!  thanks.

Another tip I saw a couple days ago is to put a rare earth magnet next to where you are removing or replacing small items like c-clips, screws, etc. so if you drop them, the magnet will grab them saving you from searching all over the floor and benches or furniture where they like to hide.

[barclay]

I think i am not going to paint it, keep it original with the original decals, one from Willcox and Gibbs sales and service.  So putting it back together.

[shoepatcher]

Paint in good shape.  leave it.

glenn

[barclay]

yup decided not to paint, going with the original and the real decals.  A couple of touch ups and thats it.  it is back together and soon might be stitching.  thanks Shoe patcher we think alike, ....maybe. :-)

[barclay]

what is this bracket for?  under the hand wheel 

[barclay]

someone must know what this is for, the bracket I mean.