amcatanzaro

And I got it!!!!! Sweet.

ArchaicArcane

Yeah!! Good on ya! They're really nice machines.
I rebuilt the motor on my 201-2, in the living room, while we were watching TV. I'm not sure how that happened, but DH turned and looked at me at one point and said "I had no idea it was running until I saw the movement....

amcatanzaro

I think that's going to be my new year's resolution. To learn how to rebuild the motors on these. This one runs slower than snot so I have a feeling that's next.

ArchaicArcane

Which motor is on the 201? Is it a -3 or a -2?
I think that might be why I rebuilt this one. I remember not having any point of negotiation on this machine, so it wouldn't have been wiring.... either way, I'd check to see that the grease is getting to where it should be (I have a 15-90 that the grease wicks weren't doing their jobs on), check the brushes and then maybe look at the armature afterward if you have to.

oldsewnsew

i also have 2 of the 201-2 that run slow. been putting it off but winter is here, might as well get started!

amcatanzaro

I got a good sized piece of thread out of one of the grease pots. That might be helpful.

ArchaicArcane

How the heck does thread get in there?!?! I have a hard enough time imagining how it gets in the belt, the area behind the takeup lever, etc... I mean I know it happens, I find it all the time...

miriam

Tammi, I have seen thread in some very unusual places on machines, too.

barny

CD, that is a beautiful stitch on leather.

ThayerRags

Thanks Barny.

CD in Oklahoma