Members mimi32223 Posted March 4, 2011 Members Report Posted March 4, 2011 Jovial, So funny! Thanks for your info. I think I can 'pull' this little pulley out of this motor without the 'puller'. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks for the laugh! I'll have to be sure not to drink any wine before I start taking it apart or putting back together. Wine and ceiling fan installations taught me not to do that! Haha Mimi32223 Quote
CowboyBob Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Mimi, I just thought I'd get my $.02 in here.Most of the time the pulley comes off w/o any problem,just be sure to loosen the set screw first.IF it doesn't want to cooperate you can put a larger wrench between the back of the pulley & the motor & pull the clutch arm down & it acts like a puller & after it slide off a little you can lift the arm up & put a screwdriver behind the wrech to fill the gap & pull the arm down again. This is how we've done it for years if they are tight. HTH, Bob Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members mimi32223 Posted March 5, 2011 Members Report Posted March 5, 2011 Mimi, I just thought I'd get my $.02 in here.Most of the time the pulley comes off w/o any problem,just be sure to loosen the set screw first.IF it doesn't want to cooperate you can put a larger wrench between the back of the pulley & the motor & pull the clutch arm down & it acts like a puller & after it slide off a little you can lift the arm up & put a screwdriver behind the wrech to fill the gap & pull the arm down again. This is how we've done it for years if they are tight. HTH, Bob Purchased a 2" pulley from Ace Hdwr. With a little filling of the channel it is now on. Next back to get the belt. Thank you all for your help! I'll keep you posted on the outcome. Thanks again! Mimi Quote
Members mimi32223 Posted March 31, 2011 Members Report Posted March 31, 2011 Help! I bought a Tacsew T8700 High Speed Straight Stitch with a Tacsew Clutch Motor Model: RM1878-1H (don't know what the RMP is) when I was doing model home decorating (window treatments, etc). I could never use it as the dang thing takes off like lightning and usually breaks the top thread! The local business I bought it all from said none of it came with a user/maintenace manual. Not surprised as that is the business they are in. I've been reading here about speed reducers. Can anyone help me tame this wild beast!?? BTW, I've been sewing for over 40 years and am very good with machines and electronics....the owner came to my house and charged me $90.00 to tell me that I shouldn't have bought an industrial sewing machine if I didn't know how to use one!!!! I bought it from him....some customer service this guy! Also, I'd really like to trade it for a walking foot head that will sew leather, fine to thick. Thanks and good wishes to all who read this, Mimi32223 UPDATE: March 30, 2011 Bought the 1 1/2" pulley and ordered the smaller belt. Helped a little. Then focused on the alighnment of the foot peddle and the shaft that hooks it to the bar for the motor; moved it over to the right. Now, I have a usable machine!!!! Thank you all for your help! mimi32223 Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted March 31, 2011 Moderator Report Posted March 31, 2011 UPDATE: March 30, 2011 Bought the 1 1/2" pulley and ordered the smaller belt. Helped a little. Then focused on the alighnment of the foot peddle and the shaft that hooks it to the bar for the motor; moved it over to the right. Now, I have a usable machine!!!! Thank you all for your help! mimi32223 Now that you have slowed down the speed of the motor and smoothed its pull rod operation, the next logical step would be to play with the free movement before the clutch engages. Loosen the big nut on the bolt in front of the output shaft. Turn the threaded bolt out to get more free play, or in for less. Tighten down the nut when you have it set to your liking. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members mimi32223 Posted March 31, 2011 Members Report Posted March 31, 2011 Now that you have slowed down the speed of the motor and smoothed its pull rod operation, the next logical step would be to play with the free movement before the clutch engages. Loosen the big nut on the bolt in front of the output shaft. Turn the threaded bolt out to get more free play, or in for less. Tighten down the nut when you have it set to your liking. Surprisingly, I know what you are talking about...will check that out. Thanks again!!! Quote
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