Restoring my Pfaff 145

[Uwe]

19 hours ago, fibersport said:

I think this is what he meant by the hollow [ploy(sp)] poly belts, but the connector is called a barb, not a burr.  https://durabelt.com/hollowbeltinfo.php

You need to be careful on the minimum pulley diameter with the ones shown, says a smaller pulley will cut through the tubing.  There are other brands.

Thanks for that clarification, I appreciate it!

 

[JulesPDX]

Thanks so much! Ok - no moving the handwheel in that direction anymore. Really appreciate your time and knowledge everyone. I can't wait to get this set up with a motor and give it a whirl!

[JulesPDX]

Uwe that video showed me exactly what was wrong as I reassembled the bobbin mechanism. Thank you!

Edited March 24, 2024 by JulesPDX

[shoepatcher]

On 3/22/2024 at 9:21 AM, Uwe said:

Can you elaborate on that please? That aluminum burr is new to me, I’ve not come across that type of belt in my online searches. A link to a source would be great. 

will try to get a pic of it for you.  Sorry for the lateness.

glenn

[Pink1977]

On 3/12/2024 at 10:54 AM, fibersport said:

keep in mind that the marvel mystery oil may remove the decal so you might want to avoid that area, I had a 145 and upgraded to a 545.  Great machines but parts can be difficult to find.  You might also want to lubricate all the working parts with the oil and then start taking it apart to further clean it once you have it free up and running smoothly.  I have a bunch of files for the 145 and 545, holler if you need anything.

Can you share your files please ? I have the manual and spare catalogue parts for the 145 modele 

[JulesPDX]

Ok - here it is fully restored with a new motor. On to thread next! Suggestions for leather?

 

 

 

Edited April 19, 2024 by JulesPDX

[shoepatcher]

nice job.   You get the rust off the balance wheel.

[JulesPDX]

I think I got most of the rust off! I am trying to sew for the first time and threading my needle. I'm having a REALLY hard time moving the hand wheel while it is connected to the servo motor. Is that normal? Should I be disconnecting it when I need to hand crank it? I have a CONSEW servo motor if that helps.

[fibersport]

The Consew servo motors have a brake.  One option is to remove the cork pads, the other is to apply just a little bit of force on the treadle to get the motor almost turning which will release the brake, you can then turn the hand wheel very easily.  

[JulesPDX]

oh dang. I don't think I have the brake pads on. My motor didn't come with any instructions. Anyone have a link?