How to change a belt on a Featherweight?
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I have a Featherweight 221 and I would like to change the belt on it. The one that is currently on it has alot of little cracks all over plus I think that it is worned down because when I go to wind a bobbin on it the bobbin winder doesn't engage. I think it is just because the belt has become to thin. Anyway if someone could give me some basic instructions I would like to change it. I already have the belt and thought I would ask before I just start trying it on my own. It doesn't look to hard and I thought an ounce of prevention would be better. So if anyone cares to share with me I would greatly appreciate it.
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Sherryl
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Thanks so very much,
Sherryl
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Originally Posted by candlequilter
I have a Featherweight 221 and I would like to change the belt on it. The one that is currently on it has alot of little cracks all over plus I think that it is worned down because when I go to wind a bobbin on it the bobbin winder doesn't engage. I think it is just because the belt has become to thin. Anyway if someone could give me some basic instructions I would like to change it. I already have the belt and thought I would ask before I just start trying it on my own. It doesn't look to hard and I thought an ounce of prevention would be better. So if anyone cares to share with me I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks so very much,
Sherryl
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Thanks so very much,
Sherryl
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I am glad you were able to get it changed out. Sometimes the aluminum will "white rust" in the threads of the bolt and give you a hard time. But if you ever run into that again just put a drop of oil on the spot and warm it up with a hair dryer and then it will come out for you. Always put a dab of grease or anti seize on the screws that go into the body of the machine just to prevent it from ever happening again.
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On a similar note, at my local singer retailer (sew/vac shop), he had the belt priced at $17.95 and I said "I can get it online for $7.00" at which point he dropped it down to $10.00- I don't mind paying a little more at a local shop and I'm not one to bicker over prices but that was a big difference so I guess it doesn't hurt to ask!!
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
I am glad you were able to get it changed out. Sometimes the aluminum will "white rust" in the threads of the bolt and give you a hard time. But if you ever run into that again just put a drop of oil on the spot and warm it up with a hair dryer and then it will come out for you. Always put a dab of grease or anti seize on the screws that go into the body of the machine just to prevent it from ever happening again.
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Sherryl
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Originally Posted by candlequilter
Originally Posted by Lostn51
I am glad you were able to get it changed out. Sometimes the aluminum will "white rust" in the threads of the bolt and give you a hard time. But if you ever run into that again just put a drop of oil on the spot and warm it up with a hair dryer and then it will come out for you. Always put a dab of grease or anti seize on the screws that go into the body of the machine just to prevent it from ever happening again.
Billy
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Thanks,
Sherryl
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by candlequilter
Originally Posted by Lostn51
I am glad you were able to get it changed out. Sometimes the aluminum will "white rust" in the threads of the bolt and give you a hard time. But if you ever run into that again just put a drop of oil on the spot and warm it up with a hair dryer and then it will come out for you. Always put a dab of grease or anti seize on the screws that go into the body of the machine just to prevent it from ever happening again.
Billy
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Thanks,
Sherryl
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Billy
Thanks,
Sherryl
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