juki 1181 stuck presser foot

[RQR]

Hello all, I'm having trouble unscrewing the inner presser foot of my juki 1181. I've tried a screwdriver, ratchets and even the cordless drill but it won't budge. Would you have any tips or tricks? The machine is well oiled and there is no apparent corrosion.

[kgg]

2 hours ago, RQR said:

Hello all, I'm having trouble unscrewing the inner presser foot of my juki 1181.

I would try some heat from a heat gun and if that work I would try some penetrating oil and if that didn't work a couple of drops of diesel and let soak for a few hours or overnight. Remember to put a soak pad under the needle. Sometimes a couple of light taps with a wrench will help before attempting to unscrew the screw. Once you get it moving back it out a couple turns and add a drop of oil then screw in a turn repeat until the screw comes out. Be careful not to shear the screw off or you will probably have to remove the presser bar.

kgg

[RQR]

Thank you very much! I was wary of using heat but i'll give that a go!