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    Old 03-19-2014, 05:19 AM
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    Took the motor out of the machine, cleaned the commutator up, and hooked it back up to the outlet/foot pedal, and just let it run. It smoked and ran sluggish for a bit, but eventually stopped smoking, and began running normally, and now it runs like a sewing machine.
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    Originally Posted by oldsewnsew
    Or you could knock it free with a sledge hammer!! ;^)
    Ahem..........
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    Originally Posted by miriam
    A Crush and Throw motor fits as well some parts the 403 is a wonderful machine!!!
    I am assuming that you are referring to some of the Touch and Sews??? Love it!...ROFL
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