Chef niloc Report post Posted April 21, 2012 I just cleaned up and panted a 29-4. In order to get a good paint job i needed to clean the machine up pretty good, this involved using brake and part cleaner to remove oil and grease. Now its time to re-oil and grease the machine. I have the manual and it shows the oil spots but not where to put the grease. I know it go onto the gears and this is done behind the two round cover plates, but how much and where do I put the grease? Do I need to "pump" or push it up into the neck? It looks like the balance wheel has a grove for grease? Are there other spots ( like the bottom) that need grease? I have I-flow grease on hand to use Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted April 21, 2012 I always tell people to just use the clear oil on the whole machine.I've already had machines in that people use grease & seen roller get flat spots on them when the grease dries out.So just oil it ever 8 hrs use or if it sets a while oil before using it. Don't forget to oil the shuttle everytime you use a bobbin of thread,just a drop somwere on the edge of the hole that it sets in. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted April 21, 2012 I always tell people to just use the clear oil on the whole machine.I've already had machines in that people use grease & seen roller get flat spots on them when the grease dries out.So just oil it ever 8 hrs use or if it sets a while oil before using it. Don't forget to oil the shuttle everytime you use a bobbin of thread,just a drop somwere on the edge of the hole that it sets in. Bob Hi Bob. Would you suggest the same thing for my 15-91? I have singer all purpose machine oil but just bought some tri-flow grease for the 15-91 after I got the machine. If oil will work, it would be great to just pop the motor cover off after 8 hours and add oil. I'm completely refurbishing it as you know, new wires, etc. and it is one greasy mess. I think I may have to run the head through a car wash before I'm finished. I'm pretty much taking off everything that will come off to get to the years of dust stuck to the oil and grease on the inside. I know the maintenance won't be this bad from now on, but anything that will make it easier without harming the machine I'll do. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
