Members Southerngunner Posted March 13 Members Report Posted March 13 (edited) I bought a used Consew255 rb a while ago and after trying to set it up there was several issues. It had been painted and was filthy inside , I ordered a new feed dog, plate , needle bar and thread tensioner. I finally got around to cleaning and oiling everything to make sure everything was moving freely. When raising the presser foot it do not release the tensioner. I got the release pin freed up and was able to get it out of the hole. It doesn't move when the presser foot lever is raised to engage the paddle on the new tensioner, I could really use some guidance on this if anyone has the time. I took a picture of the serial number as there is no tag designating model One or Two. I also include a picture of the release pin. Thanks, Terry Edited March 13 by Southerngunner Quote
Members Southerngunner Posted March 13 Author Members Report Posted March 13 Here is a Pic of the machine Quote
Northmount Posted March 13 Report Posted March 13 Stretch the pin! LOL Find a nail or rod the same diameter and cut it longer than the current pin. Test it, if too long or not long enough, shorten it or make a new one longer. Quote
Members Southerngunner Posted March 13 Author Members Report Posted March 13 6 minutes ago, Northmount said: Stretch the pin! LOL Find a nail or rod the same diameter and cut it longer than the current pin. Test it, if too long or not long enough, shorten it or make a new one longer. That's a great idea, It's raining like cats and dog's here so when I can get down to my shop I will try it and update, Thanks Quote
Members Southerngunner Posted March 13 Author Members Report Posted March 13 17 minutes ago, Northmount said: Stretch the pin! LOL I would but I broke my pin stretcher last week gosh dang it. Quote
CowboyBob Posted March 13 Report Posted March 13 6 minutes ago, Southerngunner said: I would but I broke my pin stretcher last week gosh dang it. If you push on the pin lightly with the foot down & lift it & the pin doesn't move the tension release bracket is broken. Quote
Members Southerngunner Posted March 13 Author Members Report Posted March 13 (edited) 30 minutes ago, CowboyBob said: If you push on the pin lightly with the foot down & lift it & the pin doesn't move the tension release bracket is broken. I tried that several times and it doesnt move at all when engaging the lift. Where might be the best place to order one , and are they different between the 1 or 2 models since I'm not sure if mine is a 255-1 or 2 Edited March 13 by Southerngunner more info Quote
CowboyBob Posted March 13 Report Posted March 13 9 minutes ago, Southerngunner said: I tried that several times and it doesnt move at all when engaging the lift. Where might be the best place to order one , and are they different between the 1 or 2 models since I'm not sure if mine is a 255-1 or 2 Give me a call,we stock them,both 1 & 2 take the same part.They are a real buggar to install. Quote
Members Southerngunner Posted March 13 Author Members Report Posted March 13 Thanks Bob , It looks like it will be a pain in the butt to install but I'll holler at you and get one coming this way Thanks for your help Terry Quote
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