Members dikman Posted September 7, 2016 Members Report Posted September 7, 2016 I'm really at a bit of a loss as to why, on a brand new, unused machine, you feel the need to check this one particular part. What makes you think that it's not fitted correctly? Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
CowboyBob Posted September 7, 2016 Report Posted September 7, 2016 They called me towards the end of the day yesterday wondering why the belt pulley was turning & the machine wasn't.I asked them if they were sure to line the 2-bolts in the grooves before tightening the handwheel,she didn't know.Apparently it wasn't.All these larger machines are shipped w/the handwheel off. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted September 7, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, CowboyBob said: The belt tension is pre-set,so it's best not to loosenthe reducer or motor.Just take your hand & start pulling the belt off on the back & turn the handwheel towards you & it'll slide off,you can also roll it back on the way by starting it on as far as it will go & trun the wheel towards you. That what I dun said ... .like the old bridgeports ... Bob-- answer yer phone ... been wiling to try that cowboy thread! OH! By the way.. I know I'm the only one prolly would need to be told this... but I put the handwheel on, linin' up the bolt with the groove.. then I always gotta remember to tighten the bolt into the groove! Sometimes, it helps if somebody reminds me stuff like that Edited September 7, 2016 by JLSleather Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
CowboyBob Posted September 7, 2016 Report Posted September 7, 2016 If I don't answer it's cuz I'm talking on the phone ..so leave your ph # & I'll call back ASAP !! Thx Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members Tent99 Posted September 7, 2016 Author Members Report Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, CowboyBob said: They called me towards the end of the day yesterday wondering why the belt pulley was turning & the machine wasn't.I asked them if they were sure to line the 2-bolts in the grooves before tightening the handwheel,she didn't know.Apparently it wasn't.All these larger machines are shipped w/the handwheel off. Thanks Bob, was just trying to avoid bothering you on the phone again yesterday, Remind me not to ask questions on this board again. sheesh. ha The handwheel was loose, like you suspected...but I'm still getting stuff tangled in the bobbin. Im workin' on it... Edited September 7, 2016 by Tent99 Quote
Members Tent99 Posted September 7, 2016 Author Members Report Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) 16 hours ago, Wizcrafts said: You can remove the belt from the flywheel by loosening the upper bolt on the outside right side of the square mounting bracket that the reducer wheel mounts to. This is under the table. After loosening the upper bolt, lift the entire reducer assembly all the way up, then tighten the bolt to hold it in the raised position. The v-belt should be loose enough to flip off the pulley on the flywheel. When you are ready to reassemble it, pull the belt onto the wheel, turning it towards you if necessary. With the belt inside the pulley, loosen the bolt and push down hard on the reducer wheels to tension the belt, then tighten down the securing bolt. You may need to loosen the adjuster nuts on the long threaded bolt on the front of the motor, allowing it to move up with the reducer assembly. Start by loosening the top nut. I think it needs an 18mm wrench. thank you! I have learned a lot by reading through lots of your posts, btw. Edited September 7, 2016 by Tent99 Quote
Members Tent99 Posted September 7, 2016 Author Members Report Posted September 7, 2016 6 hours ago, JLSleather said: That what I dun said ... .like the old bridgeports ... Bob-- answer yer phone ... been wiling to try that cowboy thread! OH! By the way.. I know I'm the only one prolly would need to be told this... but I put the handwheel on, linin' up the bolt with the groove.. then I always gotta remember to tighten the bolt into the groove! Sometimes, it helps if somebody reminds me stuff like that thank you, and no, I need to be told every lil detail. The only sewing i have ever done was on plain ol fabric sewing machine in home ec class. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted September 7, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted September 7, 2016 Not to worry.. these are pretty simple to figure out. My experience with sewing was dating a couple girls who knew how to sew (though, they never actually did it around me - ). Bottom line, if I can do it, YOU can do it! Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members dikman Posted September 7, 2016 Members Report Posted September 7, 2016 Thanks for that Bob. It's nice to know there was a genuine reason (just sounded a bit strange as no mention was made of slipping). Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Uwe Posted September 8, 2016 Report Posted September 8, 2016 So how did the belt get on the machine if you didn't install it and Bob shipped the machine with the hand wheel removed? Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
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