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06-24-2012, 04:44 PM
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Posting another picture and hoping someone can id what the stuff is. I found it under a plate in the undercarriage of the machine. Plate is held in by 2 little screws. I titled the picture the belly of the beast.
Is it old gunky grease? If so, how do I clean it out (what products) and what do I replace it with?
Chris
Is it old gunky grease? If so, how do I clean it out (what products) and what do I replace it with?
Chris
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I see Monica answered, but be careful with Q-tips - they can leave fuzz!
06-24-2012, 04:46 PM
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Thanks. He is both heavy and handsome. I did degrease the plate cover with qtips so will do the same with the old grease. The manual didn't even id this area or that it needed lubricant/grease.
06-24-2012, 04:47 PM
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Posting another picture and hoping someone can id what the stuff is. I found it under a plate in the undercarriage of the machine. Plate is held in by 2 little screws. I titled the picture the belly of the beast.
Is it old gunky grease? If so, how do I clean it out (what products) and what do I replace it with?
Chris
Is it old gunky grease? If so, how do I clean it out (what products) and what do I replace it with?
Chris
06-24-2012, 04:47 PM
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Chris that is dried up sewing machine grease - at least that is what it looks like from here! I'd get a tooth pick - the plastic ones with brushes really work well! Dig out all that stuff and re-lube with sewing machine lubricant - not grease! You should always use the lubricant on gears, oil everywhere else!
nancy
I see Monica answered, but be careful with Q-tips - they can leave fuzz!
nancy
I see Monica answered, but be careful with Q-tips - they can leave fuzz!
06-24-2012, 04:52 PM
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06-24-2012, 04:55 PM
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I will be picking up my new to me Necchi, Supernova, tomorrow, I am so excited! I didn't realize that there are Necchi, cabinets. Of course, why not. Will the Necchi, fit into other cabinets, Singer, Franklin, etc, that anyone knows of?
I saw a picture of a parlor cabinet, very nice.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35557704@N04/5825393355/
Thank you.
I saw a picture of a parlor cabinet, very nice.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35557704@N04/5825393355/
Thank you.
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06-24-2012, 04:58 PM
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I'm not sure if I still have the one like that or if I sold it. I have a bunch that are lighter weight but made like that. The ones I have left look like they have never been used - looks like they were from a dealer. They have set around a long time and need to be checked over and cleaned. I'd like to get rid of them.
06-24-2012, 05:02 PM
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Anamaria, That Necchi is in a very nice base. So, you will not need to worry about putting in a cabinet right away for you to use. It can sit on a table for some time until you find a Necchi cabinet. I have seen the non treadle Necchi cabinets on Cl from time to time. Oh, and those Necchis are very heavy machines; so, place it in a spot that it can sit for a long period of time, but at the same time you can use it.
I forgot about that pristine base.
I forgot about that pristine base.
06-24-2012, 05:05 PM
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Nancy, the slanted part of the outlet is for the foot control. I don't have that extra bit you have. I suspect yours is like that because it was in a table and came that way originally for the knee control or was rewired by someone? If you don't need the foot control you are set to go! Many of these machines have been reconfigured to bypass the foot control/outlet combo because they are near impossible to get and cost a fortune. If you can somehow take a picture of how the wiring meets the inside of the machine, I'd love to see that. Because, maybe I can rig something like what you have!
The vintage Pfaff yahoo group has lots of info. Are you a member?
The vintage Pfaff yahoo group has lots of info. Are you a member?
Ok, we decided that slanted plug side had to be for a foot pedal, but why? I would think the foot pedal would just be mounted in a cabinet if it were sold as a knee control? Why configure a second outlet for a knee control?
Candace, I see now going back and looking at your plug that there are two wires coming from that plug. One goes to the foot control and one plugs into your house receptacle? I will get my machine back out and take more photos - we put it away just to get things straightened since I can't use it anyway. No I am not putting it into a cabinet so I can use the knee control - I need a foot control or Rod will just have to put a longer cord on the knee control. It looks like I am good to go. I don't need that fancy cord? I will take it this week to a repair guy and see what he says. It runs fine, light and all, with the plug from the Sterling and only using the left side of the plug!
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Oh and Candace be patient - I have to get Rod to help me with this machine! He put it away for me - it weighs over 40 lbs! I will post more photos for you as soon as I can get him to get it out again! I have a torn rotator cuff - having surgery later this summer - so I have a hard time lifting right now!
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06-24-2012, 05:11 PM
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Ok, we decided that slanted plug side had to be for a foot pedal, but why? I would think the foot pedal would just be mounted in a cabinet if it was sold as a knee control? Why configure a second outlet for a knee control?
Nancy, my guess is that the machine was easier to get up and down in the cabinet
Nancy, my guess is that the machine was easier to get up and down in the cabinet
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