PROBLEMS with new to me Elna supermatic
01-03-2015, 06:28 PM
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01-03-2015, 06:51 PM
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So to get to all these parts...do you take the bottom of the machine off...I've tried the screws there and right now they are not loosening up, but did put a lot of oil on them, and I'll try to get them unscrewed tomorrow. The machine is cleaned as much as I can get too, and it sews wonderfully but is noisy and I have no cams to check that part out. Thanks for all your comments. Keep them coming if you can help me out. Thanks It also has a power flickering problem, so I'm guessing the electrical needs tweaked...anybody know anything about that with these machines???
The pulley is accessed via the handwheel - you'll see that on the video NapaJohn posted.
For tough screws, the oil is good but also have a really good fitting screwdriver and seat the bit in the screw and give it a firm tap on the top of the top of the screwdriver.
This might help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZj1YRYE4jI
01-04-2015, 12:17 PM
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WOW...thanks so much NapaJohn for providing the link, and Tammi for doing the video...this helps me so much...anything special I need to know about getting the hand wheel off????
01-04-2015, 03:00 PM
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There is. It's video full of stills that I mentioned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0YGkYvhCFs
The Supermatics that I worked on didn't have the snap ring and I think that's what Colleen's fighting with.
The Supermatics that I worked on didn't have the snap ring and I think that's what Colleen's fighting with.
01-04-2015, 03:25 PM
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Yep, the snap ring is the next step I'll deal with. Want to take a look at that pulley part before I order it. Probably be making a trip to Harbor Freight tomorrow if needed. Thanks so much for all of your help. Now I have to decide if I want to buy some cams. All fun in the long run.
01-05-2015, 12:55 PM
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SOOO, does anyone know what size of "drift pin" that holds the new friction pulley would be. I have the old one off, and ready to order a new one but I don't think a new pin comes with it. Hubby says if he knew what the size was he could probably get one locally. The old pin is in too bad a shape to reuse. Thanks Colleen
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