Replacing Juki sewing hook?

[Firestar1485]

I bought an LU-563 from a reputable dealer on ebay.  I ordered lots of parts including the larger bobbins that fit the 563 model.  Turns out the machine is actually a 562 with the smaller bobbin.  I need the larger for thick T90+ thread.

Question:  Can I just replace the 562 hook with a hook for the 563?  Are they interchangeable?

Any other thoughts on how to solve this "size really does matter" dilemma?

[TinkerTailor]

Get ahold of the seller and get the machine you actually purchased. If I read this right, you bought a 563 and it showed up a 562. Ebay has good protection for the buyer in product switch cases. Contact them first, it is far better for them to deal with this in person than for ebay to get involved. Do not hesitate because there is a time limit on the ebay purchase protection.

[Firestar1485]

Supposedly you can swap the hook assembly from the 562 with the large capacity of the 563, but no one will confirm that before I purchase one??

[TinkerTailor]

I still don't understand why you would go to all the trouble to convert the machine when you said it was not the one you bought in the first place. The seller should make right or at least pay for a shop to convert it for you. In case you are a novice, this is the kind of task that is probably left for someone who has worked on and timed a few industrial machines already,.

According to the parts list the hook opener, opener arm and various bushings are also different part numbers between the 562/63. You may be able to convert the machine but it probably will entail more than just changing the hook. They have some screws different and they lubricate slightly differently. http://southstarsupply.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/JUKI-LU-562LU-563.pdf

http://dunlapsunbrand.com/flipbook/juki/LU-562,_LU-563_INSTRUCTION_MANUAL_DSI1.00_AMG_042814/files/assets/basic-html/toc.html

Edited November 2, 2016 by TinkerTailor

[CowboyBob]

NO,they do not just interchange!You need to either buy the correct hook saddle(the part that holds the hook in) or it needs to be taken out & machined deeper.The large hook is also taller & won't fit in,you also need to change the take up lever,as it's also longer on the 563.

[Firestar1485]

Thanks for the feedback.  I decided to live with the smaller bobbin size for now.  Still not happy with the ebay seller, but I have been down the ebay return/dispute route before and got nowhere. 

Next problem, the safety clutch is engaged and won't disengage.  I need to look again but I suspect the spring in the clutch is missing and/or I lost it while "thoroughly" cleaning the machine.

[MADMAX22]

Curious if you dont mind what shop was it on ebay that sold it to you. Not to start a flame war or anything, just wondering if its the one I think it is. 

[Firestar1485]

Not a fan of bad mouthing anyone when there are always two sides to the story, so I won't disclose particulars other than to say I bought it from an industrial machine dealer/reseller in Pennsylvania with high ebay ratings and quick shipping, but product was not as advertised, no acceptable explanation for the variance and no offer to make it right ... yet.  Here's the one I bought (ebay screen shot).  In my opinion, it seems reasonable to assume this would be a 563, not a 562 ... LOL

 

 

 

[billybopp]

I'd open a case with ebay.  You did not get what you paid for.

 

[Firestar1485]

I'm giving seller the opportunity to make it right, holding out he will see the value in maintaining happy customers. 

In the meantime, I'll make do with what I have and get back to "making stuff" out in my shop!