Picked up a free triple feed sewing machine today...

[David916]

Silly me.

i removed the entire bobbin assembly, cleaned and lubed it, put it back together and it still wouldn't turn all the way.  I realized I raised the needle bar and tightened the nut because I replaced the needle and since it was so high, it would top out.  I loosened the needle bar screw, lowered the bar, and now the every thing works great.  At least I cleaned and lubed the entire bobbin assembly!

The machine still won't sew because I need to fine-tune the timing, so if anyone has any videos they can point me to, I'd appreciate it.  

[KSpainhour]

Here is a youtube video of a 1245. It helped me set up my 145. It may be similar to your 545

 

 

 

Edited October 14, 2024 by KSpainhour

[AlZilla]

Well, you're in a pretty good position to check, I don't know about the Pfaff specifically, but it should be as easy as dropping the hook back in and rotating it until the needle comes a quarter inch off bottom dead center. The quarter inch is the part I'm not certain about on the Pfaff. Whatever the rise is, at that point, the tip of the hook should be directly even with the eye of the needle and damn near touching it.

Timing is easier than it sounds at first.

[David916]

So it turns out I did set the timing correctly many, many times.  The needle was locked in, but the hook wasn't and would get out of wack after a few turns.  The culprit was the safety clutch. I would upload a video but the 1.46mb cap is very restrictive. 

The machine sews great now and I can finally start making all the things I wanted to.  Thanks to everyone for chiming in and offering support.

[AlZilla]

9 minutes ago, David916 said:

So it turns out I did set the timing correctly many, many times.  The needle was locked in, but the hook wasn't and would get out of wack after a few turns.  The culprit was the safety clutch. I would upload a video but the 1.46mb cap is very restrictive. 

The machine sews great now and I can finally start making all the things I wanted to.  Thanks to everyone for chiming in and offering support.

I figured it was something simple. Congratulations on getting it sorted out.

[David916]

Thanks!

[Northmount]

10 hours ago, David916 said:

I would upload a video but the 1.46mb cap is very restrictive. 

Use YouTube and post the link here.  YouTube is the  most common one used here.  Other 3rd party hosts may work.  We prefer photos not be 3rd party hosted as they often disappear, but unfortunately, 3rd party hosting is the only choice for videos.

[David916]

Ah, Youtube is a great idea.  Will use that for my next post. Thank you!