Juki 9010a-SS to SH conversion?

[Haikusewing]

Hello! I acquired a Juki 9010a-SS needle feed a while ago and am wondering if it’s easy to switch out the throat plate and feed dogs to the larger SH heavy duty pieces. I can’t find much info on this but am wondering if anyone else has successfully done this without replacing other parts on the machine. 

[eblanche]

I have done the opposite swap on my 5410. Very easy, and I do it often lightweight back to medium weight. 

Helpful guide for the different feed dogs and throat plates for different 9010 models to pair with the type of sewing you do. https://www.juki.co.jp/industrial_e/products_e/apparel_e/1needle_lock_e/detail.php?cd=DLN-9010A_E

Most Juki dealers should have good access to those parts as long as they are not backordered.

 

[Haikusewing]

@eblanche Awesome, that’s good to hear. I will look into ordering the parts. Did you have to swap anything else like the tension spring, etc? 

Edited October 7, 2024 by Haikusewing

[eblanche]

I did swap out maybe 5-8 different pieces including the tension springs/assembly and presser spring but this was because it was unclear which exact version and parts  were inside of my machine along with the usage of the machine being a question. I did NOT need to change the needle bar as I still use the same max/min size needles. All I mess with now are the feed dogs and throat plate to match. This is going from size 8-18. 

 

The manual/parts list for 5410's also includes a list of all the different parts for the heavier versions towards the end. Not sure if the 9000 series has this.